The dimples ensure the air follows a little more around the back of a ball in flight than it would if the ball had no dimples. This reduces the size of the 'wake' behind the ball and the ball goes further.
George C Thomas, an amateur architect was commissioned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Actually, he was not truly commissioned as Thomas agreed to take on the project, free of charge.
While Copperhead snakes are not found in that part of Florida, Cottonmouth (for the indigenous Cottonmouth snakes) was considered and rejected. The founders wanted a snake name, so Copperhead it was.
Tiger Woods (1997-2023), Gary Player (1959-1982) and Fred Couples (1983-2007) hold the record for most consecutive cuts (23) made at the Masters Tournament.
After the USGA allowed LIV Golf members to play in the US Open the Open Championship was doing the same and were allowing past champions and players who qualify to compete
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