TY – JOUR
T1 – Which specific golf skills are related to performance in skilled junior golfers?
AU – Brožka, Matěj
AU – Carson, Howie J
AU – Komarc, Martin
AU – Zahálka, František
AU – Gryc, Tomáš
PY – 2023/1/5
Y1 – 2023/1/5
N2 – Golf performance relies on success at several different skills. However, no previous studies have investigated multiple skills with a single research sample to discriminate key performance determinants. Furthermore, such research is limited concerning junior performances, which is an important phase in the transfer to the professional level. The aims of the study were to evaluate performance in a golf skills test battery, to identify any significant determinants of junior golfers’ handicaps and to analyse the strength of associations between these skills. Sixteen skilled junior golfers performed golf skills tests that assessed putting to driving skills. Significant determinants of handicap were found for short shots from the bunker, short and long approach shots, driving accuracy and Combine test. Data imply that junior players should focus on shot accuracy for the fastest performance achievement, especially in short approach shots. However, for long-term performance development, it is important that driving and putting skills are developed to enable successful transition to cope with professional tournament demands.
AB – Golf performance relies on success at several different skills. However, no previous studies have investigated multiple skills with a single research sample to discriminate key performance determinants. Furthermore, such research is limited concerning junior performances, which is an important phase in the transfer to the professional level. The aims of the study were to evaluate performance in a golf skills test battery, to identify any significant determinants of junior golfers’ handicaps and to analyse the strength of associations between these skills. Sixteen skilled junior golfers performed golf skills tests that assessed putting to driving skills. Significant determinants of handicap were found for short shots from the bunker, short and long approach shots, driving accuracy and Combine test. Data imply that junior players should focus on shot accuracy for the fastest performance achievement, especially in short approach shots. However, for long-term performance development, it is important that driving and putting skills are developed to enable successful transition to cope with professional tournament demands.
KW – assessment
KW – coaching
KW – determinants
KW – success
KW – test
KW – TrackMan
M3 – Article
SN – 2168-7595
VL – 11
JO – International Journal of Golf Science
JF – International Journal of Golf Science
IS – 1
ER –