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Prepared by: Glenda Last NameOctober 7, 2010
PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATESOF GOLF PERFORMANCE
Greg Wells, Ph.D.
October 2010
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Rationale for Training Research
Golf is now a sport Golfers are athletes
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Training for Improved Performance
A systematic undertaking that featurespurposely planned periods of stimulation, stress,
effort and recovery,
designed to effectively bring about a range ofadaptations
that will improve the ability to successfully carry out
specific tasks and respond to the demands and
challenges of particular conditions.
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Golf Performance Tests
Driver distanceDriver club head speed
5-iron distance5-ironclub head speed
Greens in regulationAverage putting distance after a chip shotAverage putting distance after a sand shot
Average score
Average number of putts
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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Balance
Test 1 Test 2
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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Balance
Correlations (dominant leg):greens in regulation (r=0.43,
P=0.04)
Correlations (non-dominant leg):putting distance after a chip
shot (r=0.50, P=0.01)
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FlexibilityPhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance
Test 1 Tests 2 & 3 (right & left)
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Flexibility
Correlations:driver carry distance
(r=-0.36, P=0.04)
5-iron ball speed(r=-0.41, P=0.02)
5-iron carry distance(r=-0.44, P=0.01)
score (r=0.43, P=0.03)Note negative rs
Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance
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Core StrengthPhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance
Test 1 Tests 2 & 3 (right & left)
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Core Strength
Correlations:driver carry distance (r=0.38,
P=0.04)
5-iron carry distance (r=0.56,P=0.03)
average putt distance after achip shot (r=-0.44, P=0.03)
average putt distance after asand shot (r=-0.59, P=0.001)
Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance
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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Vertical Jump
Test 1 Test 2
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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Upper body
Strength
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Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance Forearm
Strength
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Muscle Strength & Power
Correlations (vertical jump): driver distance (r=0.61, P=0.01) greens in regulation (r=0.66, P=0.01)
Correlations (pull up / push up): 5-iron distance (r=0.58, P=0.02) sand shots (r=0.69, P=0.01)
Correlations (grip strength): putting (r=0.61, P=0.03)
Physiological Correlates of Golf Performance
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CardioPhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance
http://www.rugbycoach.com/fitness/test/20msrt.htm
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Cardio
Correlations:Driver distance (r=0.76,
P
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PosturePhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance
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PosturePhysiological Correlates of Golf Performance
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Physical Training for Golf
Step 1: Functional Movement /Musculoskeletal Screen (Physiotherapist)
Step 2: Physical Fitness Testing (Physiologist)
Step 3: General Fitness Training+ Remedial Exercises (S & C Specialist)
Step 4: Golf Specific Training (S & C + Golf Pro)
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Physical Correlates of Golf Performance
Greg Wells, Ph.D.