Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance, study finds

A study by the University of Eastern Finland found that golf players spend approximately €330 million on golf annually, generating an estimated benefit to society almost twice as high. Golf promotes physical activity and generates €80 million in savings for society, with a Social Return on Investment (SROI) ratio of 1.9.

A new hydrophilic coating developed by Thomas J. Kennedy III enhances the interaction between golf balls and grass, allowing for consistent speed on both wet and dry greens. The coating's properties make it suitable not only for golf but also for improving solar panel performance.

A new study finds that simple email reminders significantly increase clinicians' use of a database supporting safe prescribing of opioids and other drugs. Emails emphasizing legal requirements more than tripled engagement, while emails highlighting clinical benefits were also effective but less so.

A recent study by the University of North Florida's Rosenblatt Lab found that living on a golf course changes alligator feeding habits, leading to different dietary patterns and prey communities. The research, published in Ecology and Evolution, highlights the impact of land use changes on large predators.

Researchers found that students' beliefs in their ability to succeed, view of the course's importance, and perception of its emotional cost predict final course grades. Instructors can improve student motivation by emphasizing course importance, reducing frustration, and making content more interesting.

Researchers from the University of Kansas discovered that taller, leaner athletes with improved jumping ability generate faster club head speeds. The study developed golf-specific load velocity profiles to help athletes and coaches develop plans for improvement, focusing on exercises like squats and building lean mass.