[Yoda]

Just for the sake of argument:
I would argue that in the real world no one uses centrifugal force to swing a golf club.

Sounds like you guys are using TGM science that doesn't hold much weight outside of the yellow book.

Change,

As you can see, we have established a special thread wherein you may state and defend your arguments.



Homer Kelley was well aware of the academic arguments concerning centrifugal force. In fact, he discussed those issues with our January 1982 GSEM class. In one of the lighter-hearted moments of that week, and with his voice mocking his detractors, he said: "There is no such thing as centrifugal force, son!"

In his book (The Glossary) he chose to define it for golfers as follows:

CENTRIFUGAL FORCE

Example -- whirling weight on a string.

Mechanical -- The resistance of the Inertia in an orbiting object to change in direction.

Golf -- The effort of the Swinging Clubhead to pull the Primary Lever Assembly (Left Arm and Club) into a straight line.

This common ground concept underlies most discussions throughout our Forums. However, in this special thread, feel free to 'have it your way'. I don't expect any earth-shaking revelations or resolutions -- in the 25 years since Homer's passing, the arguments have grown quite tired -- but you will have had your say, and as a result of the discussion, we all may actually learn something.