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Tempo, Rhythm, and Aging in Golf.

R J Jagacinski1, N Greenberg2, M J Liao1

  • 1a Department of Psychology , The Ohio State University.

Journal of Motor Behavior
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Older golfers may exhibit faster swing tempos and earlier peak force compared to younger golfers, despite potential challenges in controlling instability during the golf swing. This research explores age-related differences in golf performance dynamics.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Typical research indicates slower perceptual-motor performance in older adults.
  • Understanding age-related differences in complex motor skills like golf is crucial for performance optimization and injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate age-related differences in the biomechanics of the golf swing.
  • To analyze force application, swing tempo, and stability in older versus younger golfers.
  • To explore the impact of auditory feedback on golf swing execution.

Main Methods:

  • 12 older and 12 younger golfers performed golf shots towards a target.
  • An accelerometer on the clubhead measured applied force.
  • Auditory feedback (pitch proportional to force) was provided to half the participants.
Keywords:
aginggolfrhythmtempo

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Main Results:

  • Older golfers showed earlier peak downswing force and a trend towards faster swing tempo.
  • Older golfers exhibited greater force variability and instability during the swing.
  • Auditory feedback led to a slower follow-through but did not significantly alter shot accuracy or quantity.
  • Swing phases (backswing, downswing, follow-through) demonstrated a chain-like temporal structure, suggesting tempo and rhythm are interdependent.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults may compensate for age-related motor control changes with altered swing dynamics.
  • The interplay between tempo and rhythm is critical in golf performance, and manipulating one can affect the other.
  • Further research is needed to understand how older adults manage instability in dynamic movements.