sinusgolf

Sinusgolf is a fictional precision sport that blends golf with concepts from trigonometry and wave physics. Played on courses whose fairways and greens follow sinusoidal profiles, the game challenges players to complete each hole while accounting for curved trajectories and undulating terrain. Standard golf equipment is used, but shot selection centers on mathematical prediction as much as power.

Origin and status: The concept arose in online mathematics and simulation communities in the early 21st century and was later formalized by a small governing body known as the Sinusgolf Association. Although never widely adopted as a mainstream sport, Sinusgolf has been demonstrated in exhibitions and classroom settings to illustrate trajectory modeling and course design.

Rules and play: A round consists of a fixed number of holes. Players use regular clubs and golf balls; scoring follows traditional stroke counting with par benchmarks for each hole. The key difference lies in strategy: players must estimate the ball’s path along a sine-based surface, adjust aim for curvature, and compensate for slope and phase shifts indicated on the course map.

Course design and equipment: Courses include sine-wave fairways, curved greens, and markers for amplitude and phase. Some versions employ digital simulators that compute predicted paths, while others rely on live play. The governing body provides standardized templates to enable consistent practice and competition.

Competition and reach: Sinusgolf events are typically small-scale and educational or demonstration-focused. Ranking and rules are managed by the Sinusgolf Association, which also curates course templates and teaching materials for physics-informed golf instruction.