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Brainstorm Golf
Fri May 02, 2003
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Well, it's only May and even before many of us have actually struck a golf ball this season,
Tiger Woods is already tearing up the competition. Hi, I'm Bryan Yeaton for The Weather
Notebook.
Our Brainstormer, a triple-digit handicapper himself, is watching the snow melt and
anticipating the greening of the North Country links. And today he presents us with a question
about the object of a golfer's attention and sometimes consternation, the seemingly lowly golf
ball. What he wants to know is this: how many dimples are there on a standard golf ball, and
what are they doing there?
In case you're not familiar with our Brainstorms, we ask you a question that is somehow
related to the atmospheric sciences - and really, this one is - and you answer it. If we use
your answer on the air, you receive our trophy, a magical Weather Notebook mug. To contact us,
just call our toll-free number: 888-RAIN-001. Or 888-724-6001. Same thing. You can also write
to us at questions@weathernotebook.org.
Again, the question: How many dimples are on a golf ball -- a standard one - and do they
really make a difference in how well you play?
The Brainstormer is eager to hear your answers - right now he'll take any advice to help his
game. Again, call us at 888-RAIN-001, or write to questions@weathernotebook.org. If you want
to review the question, or check out our past Brainstorms, logon to our website:
www.weathernotebook.org. Good luck.
The Weather Notebook is produced by The Mount Washington Observatory, and receives generous
support from Subaru of America and The National Science Foundation.
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