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.

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Apr 10th, 11:00 AM Apr 10th, 12:00 PM

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.