Why are there dimples on golf balls?

Question

Why are there dimples on golf balls?

Answer 1

Lower drag coefficient.

They reduce the drag, and allow the ball to fly further.

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Answer 2

To keep the ball in the air longer.

Answer 3

So the ball does not drop out the sky like a stone.

Answer 4

makes the ball stay on its line also

Answer 5

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Answer 6

its a wind resistence thing.  Drag coefficient.  Helps the ball spin in the air.  Spinning things in the air make them go further and straighter (think rifle over smooth bore musket).  The amount, size and placement of the dimples all change the flight, etc. of the ball.

Answer 7

Air resistance, they will travel further.

Answer 8

they cup the air and travel further.

Answer 9

to give you a place to put a black dot to mark your ball