Test-retest reliability of putting-related variables in medium-to-high handicap golf players
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Determining reliable golf putting performance requires 18-28 trials for scoring accuracy. However, accelerometer-based variables for golf putting only need 7 attempts for reliable measurement in amateur players.
Area Of Science
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Golf Performance Analysis
Background
- Golf putting performance and acceleration are crucial for players with medium-to-high handicaps.
- Understanding the reliability of performance metrics and acceleration data is essential for accurate assessment and training.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the reliability of performance and acceleration variables during the golf putt in amateur golfers.
- To determine the minimum number of attempts needed to achieve reliable measurements for these variables.
Main Methods
- Eight male and two female golfers (mean age 55.67 years) participated in two sessions a week apart.
- Participants performed golf putts towards a target 2m away, with performance assessed by dartboard proximity.
- Acceleration data was collected using Xsens Dot motion sensors.
Main Results
- Performance reliability required 18 trials for a 0-10 scoring system and 28 trials for a 0-3 system.
- Accelerometer-derived variables demonstrated good-to-excellent reliability with just 7 attempts.
- Most golf putting variables showed reliable measurements within the tested protocol.
Conclusions
- The study provides a reliable protocol for measuring golf putting performance and acceleration in medium-to-high handicap players.
- Fewer attempts are needed for accelerometer data reliability compared to performance scoring.
- This research offers practical insights for golf training and performance evaluation.
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