Telegraph: "Scientists find secret of perfect golf swing"

Take that, golf magazines!

Reader Michael passed along Caroline Gammell's Telegraph exclusive on the news we've all been waiting for: scientists discovering the perfect golf swing secret.

The key is knowing at exactly what stage of the swing you should exert the maximum force, according to research.

Hmmm...that's helpful.

Using a complex mathematical equation, Professor Robin Sharp from the Department of Mechanical, Medical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Surrey, has calculated which parts of the upper body should be used at what stage.

Breaking with conventional thinking, his study suggests that the wrists are not as important as the way a golfer uses their arms.

His research also concludes that height is not as advantageous as previously thought, with short people able to hit a ball almost as far as their taller competitors if they use the right technique.

Verne Troyer will be relieved.

Prof Sharp studied three professional golfers from the 1968 Ryder Cup - Bernard Hunt, Geoffrey Hunt and Guy Wolstenholme - whose swing action was photographed on a high speed camera.

Guess footage of Dai Rees wasn't available. Boy and that was a great Ryder Cup team. Too bad they didn't play one in '68 or that Wolstenholme never played in a Ryder Cup!