A computational approach for predicting plant canopy induced wind effects on the trajectory of golf shots
Publication Type:
Journal
Authors:
Co-Authors:
Rajat Mittal
Year Published:
2018
Abstract:
Large-eddy simulation of atmospheric flow is combined with golf ball trajectory modeling that incorporates local plant canopy information to predict the trajectory of a golf shot at any hole on a golf course in a variety of wind conditions. The model is applied to examine golf shots on hole 12 of the Augusta National Golf Club, which is particularly well known for its wind-induced difficulty. The results indicate that the tree canopies around this hole play a significant role in golf ball trajectories and also induce a strong directional sensitivity on the landing spot of the ball for this hole.
Journal:
Sports Engineering
Volume:
21
Issue:
1
Pagination:
1-10
ISSN:
Short Title:
Date Published:
6/2/2017