Why do lower lofted golf clubs go further

Question

The ideal launch angle to get the most distance is 45 degrees, so why does a 20 degree club go further?

In: Physics

Answer 1

1: the more loft you have the less ball speed because it’s more of a glancing blow.

2: backspin imparted on the ball creates lift, so the flight is not parabolic. for optimum flight you need the right amount of lift so the the ball doesn’t climb and also doesn’t fall out of the sky like a rock.

3: bounce and roll. a flatter landing angle allows the ball to bounce and roll further