I Calculating Force on a Golf Ball when Putting on a Level Green

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To calculate the force needed to putt a golf ball on a level green, it's essential to focus on the initial impulse rather than just force, as impulse is the average force multiplied by time. The mass of the golf ball is 45.93g, and the distance to be covered is 3.048m, along with the rolling coefficient of friction derived from a stimpmeter reading. A free body diagram and Newton's second law (F=ma) can help in visualizing the forces at play, but the key is to consider the initial momentum required for the putt. Additionally, the force of rolling friction will play a significant role in the deceleration phase after the initial impulse. Understanding these dynamics will aid in accurately calculating the necessary force for a successful putt.
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I'm looking for advice on how to calculate the force needed to putt a golf ball on a level green a certain distance. I currently have the mass of the golf ball (45.93g), distance (3.048m), and the rolling coefficient of friction using a stimpmeter reading. I have started by creating a free body diagram and using Newton's second law (F=ma), but I am so unsure of where to go from here to include the required distance into this equation.
 
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I'm looking for advice on how to calculate the force needed to putt a golf ball on a level green a certain distance. I currently have the mass of the golf ball (45.93g), distance (3.048m), and the rolling coefficient of friction using a stimpmeter reading. I have started by creating a free body diagram and using Newton's second law (F=ma), but I am so unsure of where to go from here to include the required distance into this equation.
It's not force you need, it's the initial impulse, which is (average) force by time to give you the initial momentum from the initial sudden acceleration phase.

The force of rolling friction/resistance is relevant for the deceleration phase.
 
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