[Update: The last test slot is now filled. Thanks to everyone for the responses.] This post is going to come off like an advertisement, but I promise it’s not. I just find the idea compelling. Let me rewind a bit. Remember about week ago, when I talked about the idea of divergence in rules and equipment for tournament and recreational golfers? I mentioned that the thought process was sparked by a conversation with someone in the golf industry. Well, that someone was Dave Felker, the director of technology for a company called Polara Golf. I found the story of Polara to be quite interesting. In last week’s post, I discussed the idea that the USGA has a way of squashing technology through equipment regulations. Those of you who go back a ways might have even heard of the Polara ball before. The brand originated in the 1970′s. Here’s some information from the Polara Golf history page that kind of outlines what I’m talking about. Two scientists, Daniel Nepela and Fred Holmstrom developed the original Polara