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01-31-2022 , 07:38 AM
Seems like we are close to having a distance vs dispersion vs course parameters solution. Wherein the optimal line is given?.? When would you expect such an app? will it be pared with rangefinder at first? If you were to teach a junior golfer would you bother with course management as it will be solved shortly?

As an aside do you feel like this is kind of a shame for golf. For instance I lost interest in poker when it became a memorization exercise rather than a creativity/problem solving challenge... end rant

Seems like learning off a simulator at this point is more effective and valuable. How do I invest in Canadian golf?
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01-31-2022 , 07:56 AM
I guess after thinking about it for a few minutes.. That in a way golf has always been solved and that only small edges can be achieved by the extremely competent. For instance maybe Bryson eeking out another 20 yards with swing speed optimization is approaching diminishing returns when factoring accuracy. (longer more offline?) Well I take that bit back as course design is a major factor...

Or perhaps strokes gained at that high a level is a different ball game completely. By this I mean will a virtual caddy only be effective up to a certain competency..

anyway this rant went in a few different directions, hopefully one of them were discussion worthy..
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01-31-2022 , 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by drowkcableps
Seems like we are close to having a distance vs dispersion vs course parameters solution. Wherein the optimal line is given?.?
Yeah never mind. No where near close - given thousands of variables like bunker depth and things like that.
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01-31-2022 , 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by drowkcableps
For instance maybe Bryson eeking out another 20 yards with swing speed optimization is approaching diminishing returns when factoring accuracy. (longer more offline?) Well I take that bit back as course design is a major factor...
Seeing as I can't delete thread maybe I can salvage it. Would you consider a hole that opens up at 340 carry a poor designed hole? or a much deserved reward for the long hitters?

Sorry for the ramble feel free delete or move to misc..
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