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1: Title
2: Objectives & Standards
3: Essential Questions
4: Sensor Sponsor
5: History of Golf
6: Gravity
7: Golf Terms To Know
8: Backspin and Bernoulli’s Principle
9: How Can Temperature Affect Golf Balls?
10: The Effects of Wind
11: What do You Think?
12: Can Air Pressure Affect a Golf Ball?
13: What About Humidity?
14: Golf in the Rain
15: Key Points: Weather and Golf
16: Evaluate Your Learning!
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What About Humidity?
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Because humid air is lighter than dry air, it reduces drag on the ball.
However, too much humidity can be a bad thing for golfers. Fog can reduce visibility on the golf course causing play to be suspended.