To solve this, we can break the motion of the ball into horizontal and vertical components, using the principles of projectile motion. We'll assume that the angle at which the ball is hit is $\theta$.

Given dataTo solve this, we can break the motion of the ball into horizontal and vertical components, using the principles of projectile motion. We'll assume that the angle at which the ball is hit is $\theta$.

Given

• Distance from golfer to hole horizontally: $d_x = 420 \, \text{ft}$
• Distance from golfer to hole vertically: $d_y = -40 \, \text{ft}$ (since the golfer is above the hole)
• Initial velocity: $v_0 = 120 \, \text{ft/s}$
• Acc