Would golf ball with only half hemisphere filled with dimples self correct itself?

Question

Imagine a golf ball with one hemisphere covered with dimples and the other half hemisphere is smooth. Suppose I launch the same golf ball at random orientation into the air numerous time, would the dimples side always face windward so that the smooth side is always leeward?

Answer 1

Always? Almost certainly not. This is more of an engineering problem, you would have to test to be sure. I seriously doubt that even someone who is highly familiar with fluid dynamics could give you a concrete answer, but you could certainly make some educated guesses. Sorry if that's not very helpful.