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Taxonomy of golf putting: do different golf putting techniques exist?
Patrick McLaughlin1, Russell Best
1Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. patrick.mclaughlin@vu.edu.au
Journal of Sports Sciences
|February 1, 2013
Summary
Researchers identified two distinct golf putting techniques, "Arm putting" and "Body putting," using cluster analysis. Some golfers switched techniques during play, but neither method improved putt accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Motor Control
Background:
- Golf putting is a critical skill influenced by technique.
- Previous research has not definitively identified distinct putting techniques in golfers.
- Understanding putting technique variations is essential for performance improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the existence of different golf putting techniques using cluster analysis.
- To identify and characterize distinct putting techniques based on kinematic and center of pressure data.
- To explore the relationship between identified techniques, player skill, and putting accuracy.
Main Methods:
- Cluster analysis was applied to kinematic and center of pressure data from 34 club-level golfers.
- Putter head kinematics and center of pressure data were collected during putting trials.
- Players were grouped by handicap and putting accuracy for further analysis.
Main Results:
- Two distinct putting techniques, termed "Arm putting" and "Body putting," were identified.
- 17 out of 34 golfers utilized both techniques during their trials.
- No significant difference in putting accuracy was found between the two techniques or when re-analyzing by handicap or accuracy.
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first report of distinct "Arm" and "Body" putting techniques in golf.
- The findings underscore the importance of methodological approaches in detecting technique variations.
- Further research is needed to explore the implications of these techniques on putting performance and skill development.
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