Influencing a ball in flight

[John Thornton]

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I encourage any more of you to weigh in if you have any thought.
Many thanks again

 

[John Thornton]

I would say the key aspect is "ball in motion" as we understand our physical universe. Golf is a game based on some philosophical truths, although not stated we assume these to be true; golf is game played within our universe of natural philosophy (physics) and it is implied impossible for a human to influence a ball under motion of "nature's flight". The challenge of the game is to get the ball to a target within the natural philosophy of constraints and all a human can do is determine the input characteristics - we calculate the intended directional inputs and hope we get close to our prediction after the ball is struck.

If the conundrum is a unique human able to control a ball in motion, playing in this universe of physical truths, then I would say its cheating.

If the conundrum is a unique human playing in a different universe of physical truths, where the ability to affect a ball in motion must exist by definition, it isn't cheating as it would be consistent with the natural philosophy of the game in that universe.

So I think the answer lies with you as the writer of this fiction. Has the protagonist moved universe perhaps?

 

[John Thornton]

Thank you for this excellent reply. This gives me a lot to think about. I appreciate it....... Join

 

[TheJezster]

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I encourage any more of you to weigh in if you have any thought.
Many thanks again

Your answer has been given. Rulefan answered you. You don't need further debate about the rules. Now, the morality, however.....

 

[John Thornton]

Well..... What would you do if you discovered that you could maneuver your ball while it was in the air?
Be honest.......

 

[ADB]

From 3.30min

 

[John Thornton]

Funny.... Thanks

 

[John Thornton]

I'm writing a book. Sorry if I have bored you with it, just looking for some honest feedback. Thanks

 

[bobmac]

You could try praying.
Spoiler.....
It doesn't work

 

[jim8flog]

If 5,000 fans sitting in the stands are willing and shouting for a ball to 'get in the hole' and it does not, makes me wonder if 5000 + 1 will have more of a chance.

 

[John Thornton]

But the +1 can actually make it happen. It's just a story. What I'm really trying to get opinions on is....... Is it cheating if you can actually do it, maneuver a golf ball in flight with only your mind?

 

[DCB]

I wonder if Matilda plays golf ?

 

[John Thornton]

I wish she would....... A sequel?

 

[John Thornton]

OK, thanks. Like I said, it's just a story, a fiction. Nobody can fly on a broomstick, either but millions of people read Harry Potter.

 

[TheJezster]

Well..... What would you do if you discovered that you could maneuver your ball while it was in the air?
Be honest.......

I'd move it, obviously. Its not exactly a naughty thought.

As rulefan has stated, it's not against the rules.

 

[John Thornton]

Thanks, rulefan

 

[bobmac]

OK, thanks. Like I said, it's just a story, a fiction. Nobody can fly on a broomstick, either but millions of people read Harry Potter.

Did JK ROWLING ask the police if it was legal to fly on a broomstick?

 

[John Thornton]

Funny, but I think you're comparing apples to oranges. I had some good feedback and to those who posted it.... Thanks.
Seems like all that's left is sarcasm now.

 

[bobmac]

Funny, but I think you're comparing apples to oranges. I had some good feedback and to those who posted it.... Thanks.
Seems like all that's left is sarcasm now.

Nobody can influence a balls flight with their mind but you asked if they could, would it be breaking the rules.
Nobody can fly on a broomstick but if they could, would they be breaking the law.
Besides, you brought up Harry Potter, not me.

 

[John Thornton]

OK, looks like I've worn out my welcome here. Feel free to keep beating me if you like.
All the best