How many dimples are on a typical golf ball?

Q: How many dimples are on a typical golf ball?

336 dimples (336). A smooth golf ball would fly only half as far — the dimples do the work. Source: USGA / manufacturers

336

dimples

A smooth golf ball would fly only half as far — the dimples do the work.SOURCEUSGA / manufacturers

Scale check: 336 is roughly a packed double-decker bus.

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