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Highlights
- An update and revision of the best selling book on the physics of golf, with new material added on putting, the latest technology in modern golf clubs, more applications of physics to the usual problems every player faces, and revised references, Written by a physicist (who is also a life-long golfer) for the educated and curious golfer, this book is the only one on the market devoted exclusively to explaining the science behind a successful golf game.
- Author(s): Theodore P Jorgensen
- 189 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Golf
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About the Book
"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 of that analysis, you, he, and I might all swing the club better and play better golf".--"Physics Today" (Bob Adair, author of "Physics of Baseball"). 25 illus.Book Synopsis
An update and revision of the best selling book on the physics of golf, with new material added on putting, the latest technology in modern golf clubs, more applications of physics to the usual problems every player faces, and revised references, Written by a physicist (who is also a life-long golfer) for the educated and curious golfer, this book is the only one on the market devoted exclusively to explaining the science behind a successful golf game.Review Quotes
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)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 189
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Golf
Publisher: Springer
Format: Paperback
Author: Theodore P Jorgensen
Language: English
Street Date: March 26, 1999
TCIN: 90809322
UPC: 9780387986913
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-1138
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds
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