Event Title
A Strength and Conditioning Program for Professional Golfers
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science
Mentor Information
Amy Crawley
Department
Movement Science
Location
Kirkhof Center KC48
Start Date
10-4-2013 11:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 PM
Keywords
Health, Physical Science
Abstract
As the sport of golf continues to intensify, both coaches and athletes are searching for a new edge to surpass the competition. Current research suggests golf performance can be enhanced through the utilization of strength and conditioning programs specifically catered to golf athletes. These adaptations include improving power output and rotational velocity, which in turn increases club head speed. The purpose of this research was to develop a golf specific strength and conditioning regiment, specifically developed to improve golfers' power and flexibility. A caveat of the research was the inability to administer the tests and exercises to existing athletes. Thus, more research is needed to support the positive correlation between power and flexibility with improved golf performance. Golfers and coaches alike can use the presented information to help increase drive distance, as well as range of motion during each swing.
A Strength and Conditioning Program for Professional Golfers
Kirkhof Center KC48
As the sport of golf continues to intensify, both coaches and athletes are searching for a new edge to surpass the competition. Current research suggests golf performance can be enhanced through the utilization of strength and conditioning programs specifically catered to golf athletes. These adaptations include improving power output and rotational velocity, which in turn increases club head speed. The purpose of this research was to develop a golf specific strength and conditioning regiment, specifically developed to improve golfers' power and flexibility. A caveat of the research was the inability to administer the tests and exercises to existing athletes. Thus, more research is needed to support the positive correlation between power and flexibility with improved golf performance. Golfers and coaches alike can use the presented information to help increase drive distance, as well as range of motion during each swing.