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Is the golf hole tapered to a smaller diameter at the bottom?
The diameter of the "cup" is the same top to bottom. There is, however, a slight beveled edge which makes the ball sit in the middle of the cup making it easier to retrieve by the golfer.
If a golfer's ball is in a hazard and he encounters an animal and fears for his safety does he get free relief?
He gets relief from an animal as an Outside Agency. A drop would be allowed without penalty. It cannot be closer to the hole. If the ball is in a hazard, the drop would be allowed either in the same hazard or another similar hazard, as long as it isn't closer to the hole.
Can you use a new ball for each hole?
Professional golfers wouldn't use a new ball that often, but they would change a ball as soon as there is any imperfection on the ball they are using, a scuff or small cut. They would probably go through about 6 a round. Ernie Els believes there is only 1 birdie in each golf ball.
Can you play a different kind of golf balls on different holes in the same round?
Yes, in amateur golf there is nothing stopping you. The only thing you cannot do is change ball midway through a hole. On the professional tours there is a one ball rule.
Could 2 golf balls fit in the same hole?
No, two golf balls cannot fit in the same hole simultaneously. A standard golf hole has a diameter of 4.25 inches, while a regulation golf ball has a diameter of about 1.68 inches. This means that while one ball can fit inside the hole, two would not be able to occupy the same space at the same time.
Why does a ball leak air even when it has a tiny hole?
Because the pressure inside the ball is greater then outside the ball. When you poke even a small hole in a ball you connect the ball and the outer surroundings (air) into one system. That system them tries to get toward equilibrium where the pressure is the same in the ball and its surroundings.
why does a ball leaks air even when it has a tiny hole?
Because the pressure inside the ball is greater then outside the ball. When you poke even a small hole in a ball you connect the ball and the outer surroundings (air) into one system. That system them tries to get toward equilibrium where the pressure is the same in the ball and its surroundings.
What is the meaning of same old sixes and sevens?
Things are going as usual. Derived from Golf in that an average amateur golfer goes from hole to hole scoring his same old mediocre score of sixes and sevens.This comes from england. To be "at sixes and sevens" is a British English idiom used to describe a state of confusion or disarray
Can you change a golf club during a round?
You can change golf balls in a tournament. As long it is on different holes or the ball is unfit for play, (like if it hit the cart path and was scratched.) But if it was unfit for play you must tell your opponent.
What two things have the same mass but different volume?
A metal ball and a foam ball can have the same mass but different volumes. The metal ball will be denser and therefore have a smaller volume compared to the foam ball.
What is another name for a career golfer?
"Pro" (are you doing the same cryptic crossword as me?)
What is a homonym for whole?
A homonym for "whole" is "hole," which is pronounced the same but has a different spelling and meaning.
