The Physics of Golf

The Physics of Golf by Theodore P. Jorgensen.

Improve your golf game by learning the underlying fundamentals of the golf swing in this acclaimed, unique contribution to the sport. Finally, you’ll understand: why shortening your backswing doesn’t substantially decrease clubhead velocity what components contribute to the optimal swing and what va...

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Main Author: Jorgensen, Theodore P. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 1999.
Edition:2nd ed. 1999.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Physics.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • The Secret of Golf is in the Swing
  • The First look at the golf stroke
  • A second look at the golf stroke
  • Variations on Parameters brings new Understanding of the Golf Swing
  • The energy of the swing
  • Producing power with precision
  • Developing your own golf stroke
  • The aerodynamics of golf
  • When the clubhead meets the ball
  • The Harry Vardon swing
  • The matching of clubs
  • The flexibility of shafts
  • Examining the handicap system
  • On short putts
  • References
  • Technical Appendices
  • Index.

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