The 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 does

and 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.

 

"Jorgensen tells golfers what they ought to be doing and why, the correct technique according to the principles of physics."   -Golf Weekly

"�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."   -American Golf Pro

"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."   -Physics Today

"This very enjoyable book covers most aspects of golf from the swing, to club selection, golf balls, and human motion."   -Applied MechanicsReview