The Golf Impact
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Newtons 2nd Law
Newton's 2nd law, as we have learned in class, is F=ma. Profession golf players make the big bucks since they can control Newton's 2nd on the golf ball better than the average Joe. They have an extreme force and are capable of controlling the aligned forces. By controlling the aligned forces, you can manipulate your shots to create what golfers know has draws, hooks, fades, and slices that are needed to succeed in golf. Multiple different mechanics go into the swing which goes into more detail on the tab "The Golf Swing". Newtons 3rd Law Newton's 3rd law states with every reaction, there is an equal and opposite reaction. As the golf club comes down at the bottom of the swing, the club head comes in contact with the golf ball at a certain force, as they come in contact, the force of the club on the ball is equal to the force of the ball on the club. Since the golf club is heavier than the ball, the golf club slows down just slightly. This is also known as an elastic collision. 
Figure 3 showing Newtons 3rd law. (http://www.tutelman.com/golf/ballflight/downdeflect.php)
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Figure 1 showing a fade. (http://adamsarson.com/gif-collections/tiger-woods-gifs/tiger-woods-gifs-the-tracking/)
Figure 2 showing a draw. (http://adamsarson.com/gif-collections/tiger-woods-gifs/tiger-woods-gifs-the-tracking/)
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