ABSTRACT

This book contains the papers presented at the second World Scientific Congress of Golf. The overall theme of the congress is the application of science, scientific method and scientific research in golf. The congress is intended to provide a forum for scientists of different disciplines to meet and discuss their ideas and research and for practising coaches to interact with scientists.

part One|287 pages

The Golfer

chapter 17|10 pages

Golf development in Australia

chapter 35|6 pages

The search for the perfect handicap

part Two|189 pages

The Equipment

chapter 47|6 pages

An analytical model for ball-barrier impact

Part 1: Models for normal impact

chapter 48|7 pages

An analytical model for ball-barrier impact

Part 2: A model for oblique impact

part Three|280 pages

The Golf Course and the Game

chapter 61|13 pages

The playing quality of golf greens

chapter 70|5 pages

A golf club on a volcano

chapter 86|14 pages

The database of golf in America: a guide to understanding U.S. golf markets

A Product of Golf Digest, The Golf Company

chapter 92|9 pages

Golf, media and change in Australia