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  • 1School of Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, Queensland, Australia. d.neumann@griffith.edu.au

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This study introduces a novel camera-based system for evaluating golf putting accuracy. It precisely measures line and length errors, offering a more comprehensive assessment than traditional distance-only methods.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Traditional golf putting accuracy metrics, primarily distance from the hole, inadequately capture performance by conflating line and length errors.
  • A need exists for a more precise and objective method to evaluate the distinct components of putting accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a camera-based scoring system for accurately measuring both line and length errors in golf putting.
  • To provide a more comprehensive and efficient evaluation of putting performance.

Main Methods:

  • A camera positioned above the golf hole captures digital images of the ball's final resting position.
  • Custom software, developed using National Instruments LabVIEW, analyzes these images to derive specific accuracy metrics.

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  • Key derived measures include distance from the hole, error angle, and directional errors (short/long, left/right).

    • Main Results:

    • The camera-based system demonstrated accuracy comparable to manual measurement techniques.
    • The system proved reliable, yielding consistent results upon repeated assessments.
    • The system efficiently quantifies distinct errors in both the line and length of a golf putt.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed camera-based system offers a significant advancement in evaluating golf putting accuracy by separating line and length components.
    • This technology provides objective, reliable, and detailed performance feedback for golfers.
    • The system's methodology may be adaptable for analyzing performance in other sports requiring precise spatial accuracy.