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The Science of Golf: Kimberly Dinh’s Connection to the Greens and the Lab
By incorporating scientific knowledge into my golfing journey, I have enhanced my performance competitively on the course and developed a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of the game.
Beyond the serene greens and the satisfying sound of a well-struck ball, there lies a world of materials science and analytics connecting the scientific principles in my career to the strategies and techniques in my game.
As an Associate Research Scientist at Dow, I often find myself exploring the relationship between my two passions: science and golf.
Growing up, I was surrounded by innovators. My parents worked at Dow for 25 years as chemical engineers and my dad introduced me to the game of golf at an early age. Their constant support taught me I can achieve any goal I set: on the course and in the lab.
Every day I want to do better—to find solutions to challenges. My desire to improve provided me the opportunity to compete in both the 2022 & 2023 LPGA Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational (GLBI) and to continue to work on solving some of the world’s most pressing scientific and sustainability challenges.
Learning more about the intersection of science and golf has provided valuable insight into my golf experience and career.
For example: at Dow, we use the power of materials science to help make the GLBI tournament more circular, using recycled mesh as a raw material for tees, ball markers, and divot tools. As a golfer, I am excited that our polymers are used in a golf ball’s core to enhance spin control and distance. By taking the challenges on the golf course and the needs of a golfer into our lab, we are contributing to optimizing an individual’s experience on the golf course, truly connecting two of my biggest passions.
By incorporating scientific knowledge into my golfing journey, I have enhanced my performance competitively on the course and developed a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of the game.
So, the next time you step onto the green, or any other arena, consider what synergies you could find between your various passions.
Kimberly Dinh, Associate Research Scientist at Dow