Why It’s Almost Impossible to Drive a Golf Ball 450 Yards
WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez looks at carry vs. total distance, breaks down the biomechanics of the tee shot, and gets tips from Dustin Johnson, one of the top drivers on the tour, to find out why it's Almost Impossible to drive a golf ball 450 yards through the air.
Released on 06/13/2019
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