Theodore P. Jorgensen

The Physics of Golf (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This revised and expanded bestseller includes a new chapter on putting, a new appendix on the fundamental physics covered in the book, increased coverage of modern club design, and an updated reference section. As in the previous book, most of the mathematics is relegated to a technical appendix. The first edition of this book was enthusiastically received by the both the science press in Physics Today, IEEE Spectrum, and Nature and the golf world in American Golf Pro and Golf Week.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer New York
• Seitenzahl: 189
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781441986184
• Artikelnr.: 44000581

Inhaltsangabe

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.

Rezensionen

¿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 exposition is designed to be accessible to the casual reader while satisfying the critical student¿first word or last, for anyone who has swung a golf club, the book is fun to read.¿ ¿PHYSICS TODAY (BOB ADAIR, AUTHOR OF PHYSICS OF BASEBALL) ¿Gives us 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.

From the reviews: "... 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 (BOB ADAIR, AUTHOR OF PHYSICS OF BASEBALL)