The objective of golf is to get the golf ball into the hole in the least amount of strokes.  Why is the golf ball so unique?  Did golf balls always have dimples?  What's the big deal about the golf ball anyway?  The videos below that were created by the USGA and NBC should answer some of your questions.  

I found a series of videos created by the USGA and NBC that can help junior golfers bring the sport into their academics while also allowing adult students to become better students of the game.  The videos that follow illustrate how the principles of physics are very much at work in the golf swing.  While the videos are over 5 years old physics remains the same.  Enjoy!

Most beginner golfers start off with lessons to physically play but do not realize that they may need a lesson in how to keep score and keep pace while playing. The following videos that were created by the USGA and NBC provide some great insights into scoring, the course set up and pace of play.  These are especially for helpful to parents of junior golfers who may not understand the game yet.  Enjoy!!