While golf has a popular following among casual fans, it has become
popular among another passionate yet unlikely group: scientists.
Beyond the caddies, carts, and clubs, the game of golf is an
applied science. The seemingly simple act of striking a golf ball
invokes a wide range of processes, including physics principles
such as energy transfer, kinetics, launch angles, spin, and
momentum. However, in spite of the growing interest in the
fledgling field of "golf science," few books thus far have provided
a comprehensive introduction of the subject. In The Science of the
Perfect Swing, mechanical engineer Peter Dewhurst offers a full
treatment of the science of modern golf. Based on three decades of
experience in the physics of golf, Dewhurst examines topics such as
the interaction between club face and ball, various aspects of
trajectory and impact, and the physics of putting. Rich in
illustrations, graphs, and charts, Dewhurst presents physics-based
discussions in an accessible format. Each chapter also contains a
substantial "Findings and Consequences" section, which draws
conclusions based on the science, and makes recommendations on
ball-striking and other facets of the game. From the mechanics of
club design to modeling the trajectory of the ball once it leaves
the club face, The Science of the Perfect Swing unravels some of
the elusive mysteries about what it takes to play a great game of
golf. Interesting and informative, The Science of the Perfect Swing
strikes a perfect balance between hard science and an accessible
tone that will appeal to golf enthusiasts, engineers, and general
readers of sports science.
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