Science of the Golf Swing – Data-Driven Swing Analytics | Independently Published

Science of the Golf Swing presents a groundbreaking analytics system that actually measures the forces and torques at work during a swing. Developed over years with a world-class golf scientist, this work translates complex physics into practical insights you can relate to real life on the practice tee, on the course, or when reviewing video and photos.

This book blends rigorous science with actionable guidance, inviting readers to explore why a swing feels a certain way and how to align technique with the physics of motion. Rather than pushing a single method, it offers a physics-based framework that respects your body, your tempo, and your goals, so you can apply the ideas using the coaching approach you trust.

What you’ll find

• A data-backed view of core swing forces, including torque, accelerations, and how they relate to tempo and path.
• Benchmarks and comparisons that help you place your swing in a measurable context—without hype.
• Practical steps to turn measurements into cues you can test during practice and range sessions.
• Real-world examples from players across ability levels to illustrate patterns and variations.

How this translates to your training

• You’ll learn to evaluate your swing using data rather than relying on guesses or anecdotes.
• You’ll discover how physics-based insights can coexist with different coaching styles, choosing what suits you best.
• You’ll find ideas you can apply with common training aids, video review, and structured practice.

Meet the authors and why it matters

Michael Jacobs, recognized by Golf Digest as a Top Teacher and by Golf Magazine on the Top 100 list, teams with Dr. Steven Nesbit, a mechanical engineering expert. Together with series editor Matthew Rudy, they link expert instruction with rigorous movement science to offer a unique lens on the golf swing.

Using this knowledge, readers can approach practice with curiosity and clarity, learning how to optimize what they do with their skills and their body—guided by physics applied to golf through accessible data and clear explanations.