Persuading Vacationers To Calculate Latitude

Monday, April 1, 2013 - 10:01 in Psychology & Sociology

When making holiday plans, golf is number 938 on my to-do list. Sure I can appreciate the energy transformations involved in swinging a club, deforming the ball and projecting it along a parabolic trajectory while dimples reduce drag. Indeed, the consistency of body mechanics and correct choice of club increase the likelihood that the ball will reach the right altitude and take the most direct path to the green. Psychologically, yes, it's nice to control one's emotions and play more efficiently, but I get a bigger thrill from finding someone else's ball in the woods than from sinking a long putt. read more

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