Chris Como moderates a dynamic panel discussion at Open Forum 7 featuring two researchers — Dr. Sasho Mackenzie and Dr. Mike Duffey — alongside two elite teachers — Rob Houlding and John Dunigan — all focused on the kinetics of the golf swing.
The 68-minute session covers ground reaction forces, torque timing, club kinetics, and the gap between academic research and practical teaching. Key discussions include the timing of peak torque (before lead arm parallel), how long drivers generate speed differently, teaching ground forces from the 'top down' (hands/club first), and the role of friction in grip pressure.
The Q&A-driven format produces spontaneous insights as researchers and coaches challenge each other's perspectives on how to apply force science to real golfers.