Stupid Golf Question
What is descent angle?
The launch monitor grades the angle your ball returns to earth
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Descent angle, also called landing angle, measures how steeply the ball is coming down near the end of its flight. Steeper shots tend to stop sooner, while shallower shots tend to roll more.
The NPG answer
It is the difference between arriving with brakes and arriving with weekend plans.
When it matters
It matters on approach shots because carry alone does not tell you whether the ball is likely to hold the green.
What to do next
Compare descent angle and rollout for several approach shots with the same club.
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What is launch angle?
Launch angle is the angle at which the ball starts its flight relative to the ground.
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