Physics of Golf

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 variations are acceptable how and why properly shifting your weight adds to distance why a golf ball behaves and spins as it doesand much more. Written by a physicist after some twenty years of research, Physics of Golf is the only book devoted exclusively to explaining the science behind a successful golf game. Technical appendices offer details for the so inclined. The revised and expanded second now offers you:-new material on high-tech club designs -a complete new chapter on short putts -additional applications of physics to the problems every player faces.  "e;Jorgensen tells golfers what they ought to be doing and why, the correct technique according to the principles of physics."e;   -Golf Weekly"e; gives new insights and precise views into the forces and torques developed in the downswing Thank you, Dr. Jorgensen We will all treasure your book."e;   -American Golf Pro"e;The heart of golfer Ted Jorgensen s delightful book lies in his analysis of the swing of the golf club and how, armed with insights from that analysis, you, he and I might all swing the club better and play better golf [The book] is designed to be accessible to the casual reader while satisfying the critical student. But first word or last, for anyone who has swung a golf club, the book is fun to read."e;   -Physics Today"e;This very enjoyable book covers most aspects of golf from the swing, to club selection, golf balls, and human motion."e;   -Applied MechanicsReview