Modelling flight path of a golf ball

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Is there an equation in which you can model the flight path of a golf ball? I know there must be as there are plenty of "Golf Ball Flight Simulators". Does anyone know of this equation? Would be quite helpful to me.
 

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Hi PeterBucket! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Golf balls are highly aerodynamic.

Google {"golf ball" equation}, and you should find plenty. :wink:
 

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