{"product_id":"9780387986913","title":"The Physics of Golf","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Physics of Golf\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eJorgensen, Theodore P.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImprove your golf game by learning the underlying fundamentals of the golf swing in this acclaimed, unique contribution to the sport. Finally, you’ll understand: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy shortening your backswing doesn’t substantially decrease clubhead velocity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat components contribute to the optimal swing and what variations are acceptable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow and why properly shifting your weight adds to distance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy a golf ball behaves and spins as it does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a physicist after some twenty years of research, \u003cem\u003ePhysics of Golf\u003c\/em\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-new material on high-tech club designs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-a complete new chapter on short putts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-additional applications of physics to the problems every player faces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jorgensen tells golfers what they ought to be doing and why, the correct technique according to the principles of physics.\"   -\u003cem\u003eGolf Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"…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.\"   -\u003cem\u003eAmerican Golf Pro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"   -\u003cem\u003ePhysics Today\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This very enjoyable book covers most aspects of golf from the swing, to club selection, golf balls, and human motion.\"   -\u003cem\u003eApplied MechanicsReview\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 1999-03-26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780387986913\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4419-8618-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 189\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45989120213132,"sku":"9780387986913","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780387986913.jpg?v=1776457423","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780387986913","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}