Displaying 1 of 1 1999 Format: Book Author: Jorgensen, Theodore P. (Theodore Prey) Title: The physics of golf / Theodore P. Jorgensen. Edition: 2nd ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Springer : AIP Press, ©1999. Description: xii, 189 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Summary: A study of the physics of golf, examining club swing and stroke, looking at the aerodynamics of the game, and discussing club flexibility and selection. Subjects: Physics. Golf. Force and energy. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: 1. The Secret of Golf Is in the Swing -- 2. A First Look at the Golf Stroke -- 3. A Second Look at the Golf Stroke -- 4. Variation of Parameters Brings New Understanding of the Golf Swing -- 5. The Energy of the Swing -- 6. Producing Power with Precision -- 7. Developing Your Own Golf Stroke -- 8. The Aerodynamics of Golf -- 9. When the Clubhead Meets the Ball -- 10. The Harry Vardon Swing -- 11. The Matching of Clubs -- 12. The Flexibility of Shafts -- 13. Examining the Handicap System -- 14. A Short Chapter on Short Putts -- Technical Appendix. 1. Parameters of Golf Clubs. 2. The Matching of Clubs. 3. Clubhead and Ball. 4. The Differential Equations. 5. Torques and Energies. 6. Treatment of Data. 7. Stroboscopic Photograph of the Golf Stroke. 8. Tables. 9. Newtonian Dynamics. Web Site: Table of contents Publisher description LCCN: 98032112 ISBN: 038798691X 9780387986913 Other Number: 40251446 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 112295 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 796.352 Jorgense Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
