You may have seen golfing before, but there are some fun fact about golf that you've never heard of. Some of these things include the fact that Woodrow Wilson played the game in the snow, and that Phil Mickelson actually used his left hand to play the game.

Woodrow Wilson played in the snow

While he was president, Woodrow Wilson played more than 1,000 rounds of golf. He never became a great golfer, but he did enjoy it.

As a president, Woodrow Wilson was under pressure on all fronts. He was elected by Congress to run the government, and he faced a reelection challenge from Charles Evans Hughes. He was also trying to get the League of Nations passed. In the midst of this, Wilson was diagnosed with a major stroke. Despite a lot of effort, he was not able to complete the job.

However, he did have time to play golf in the winter. At the time, Wilson had a handicap of 25-30. When he decided to play in the snow, he had his caddie carry a flashlight.

Phil Mickelson used his left hand to play the game

Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer who plays with a left handed swing. He has had a long career, winning multiple Major championships and collecting a huge amount of prize money. In fact, he is ranked second on the PGA Tour's all time money list.

Phil started playing at an early age. He learned the game from his father, a Navy pilot who had a passion for golf. His father also helped Phil get a job as a flag picker at the local golf course.

While he started his career as a right-handed golfer, he eventually switched to a left-handed swing to improve his game. That move would earn him the nickname "Lefty."

As a teenager, he had a great deal of success. He earned a full scholarship to Arizona State University and won three consecutive national junior player of the year awards.

Agolf balls were made of feathers and leather

The earliest known golf balls were made from feathers and leather. This type of ball was not a round object, and only flew about 225 yards. It was difficult to make a round ball of this material, and the distance was reduced when the ball was wet.

Feathery golf balls were first mentioned in Scotland in 1724. It was used by wealthy golfers in the 1620s to 1848. However, the cost of featheries was high, and only a small number of golfers could afford to buy them.

After the 17th century, feathery golf balls were replaced by gutties. Gutties were a cheaper alternative, and the ball was easier to make. They were made from a rubber-like sap from the Gutta tree, which can be dried into latex.

Agolf balls travel farther on hot days

The temperature and humidity of the air has a great effect on the distance of a golf ball. Cold weather can cause a lot of drag on the golf ball, but warmer weather can increase its flight.

Golf balls are designed with rubber materials that give the ball more velocity and spin. Warmer temperatures also promote loft. In addition, the density of the air affects the flight of a golf ball.

Air density is based on several factors, including pressure, air temperature, and the number of molecules per cubic centimeter. The more molecules per volume, the less dense the air. Because the density of the air changes with the temperature of the air, the more lift and drag forces the ball needs to overcome in order to take off.

Agolf balls have dimples

In the early 1900s, manufacturers started adding dimples to golf balls. These dimples provide a number of benefits to the ball. They increase the aerodynamic characteristics of the golf ball, allowing it to travel farther and faster. The dimple pattern plays a large role in the way the ball spins, too.

Dimples create a turbulent boundary layer of air around the golf ball, which reduces drag and increases lift. This creates a more predictable flight pattern and reduces the wake behind the ball.

Golf ball dimples can be found in many different shapes and sizes. Depending on the manufacturer, the ball will have an average of 300 to 500 dimples. However, the size of the dimples does not determine the quality of the golf ball.