Engineering the Modern Golf Club
Abstract
One of the most fascinating aspects of golf is the distance to which the golf
ball t ravels and the precision professional players can demonstrate while negotiating
the world's toughest courses. The game of golf includes many physical
systems all of which contribute to different aspects of the game. These systems
include the swing, which has been modeled as a double pendulum, and
impact, which is most theoretically feasible as an elastic collision. While much
of the physical principles remain shrouded in mystery as to why the golf ball
behaves the way it does, engineers remain\ steadfast in determining more and
more ways to manipulate golf equipment to enhance players game.