Physics

[lagster]

One of the benefits of learning TGM is the Science. There are probably many that have started into the study and application of TGM with little or no Physics backgrounds. They actually developed an interest in physics through their study of G.O.L.F..

TGM could be used as a tool to help foster the learning of physics in youth, that ordinarily would have NO interest in the subject. I believe I read that this actually happened to one person on this forum.

There are probably also some science and physics buffs out there that simply enjoy that part of TGM. I see nothing wrong with that. These people should, however, have a very good understanding of Chapter 14, The Computer, so as to be able to positively utilize the information in their golf game.

My background is not extensive... but I will start the discussion if anyone is interested.

Physics... as I understand it, consists of 4 basic factors. From these 4 things... MASS, SPACE, TIME, and ENERGY all physics is comprised.

MASS-- matter, weight, etc.
SPACE-- distance measurements
TIME-- measured in seconds, or parts of a second
ENERGY-- the capacity to do WORK(Force x Distance)

One can easily see how all these factors have involvement in a golf stroke. Lets start with MASS.

HOW MUCH DOES (MASS) INFLUENCE THE DISTANCE A GOLF BALL CAN BE STRUCK BY A PERSON WITH A GOLF CLUB; THE MASS OF THE PERSON STRIKING THE BALL, AND/OR THE MASS OF THE GOLF CLUB?