The ideal launch angle to get the most distance is 45 degrees, so why does a 20 degree club go further?
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45 degrees is only the optimal launch angle in a vacuum, where having as much hangtime as possible isn’t an issue. When air resistance comes into play, you need a much shallower angle for maximum distance. You also typically want the ball to roll as far as possible on a drive, which means that you want to maximize horizontal velocity so that when the ball hits the ground, it keeps going.
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