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Golf for the senior player

C Stover1, J Stoltz

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington, New Jersey, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Golf offers seniors unparalleled opportunities for participation and competition across skill levels. Factors like mixed competition, tailored packages, and advancements in combating aging ensure golf

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Sport

Background:

  • Golf provides extensive opportunities for senior participation and competition at diverse skill levels.
  • The sport uniquely encourages mixed-gender (men and women) competition.
  • The senior demographic possesses significant spending power, influencing market trends in golf equipment and travel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factors contributing to the sustained and growing popularity of golf among senior players.
  • To examine the role of sports marketing and specialized services in catering to the senior golf market.
  • To assess the impact of medical advancements and training methodologies on enabling senior athletic participation.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of market trends and industry offerings for senior golfers.
  • Review of advancements in sports medicine and specialized coaching techniques.
  • Examination of social and competitive structures within the sport of golf.

Main Results:

  • Golf's structure inherently supports varied skill levels and mixed competition, appealing to seniors.
  • Industry focus on senior spending power results in targeted equipment and travel packages.
  • Medical and training innovations effectively mitigate age-related physical decline for golfers.

Conclusions:

  • The confluence of sport accessibility, market adaptation, and health advancements secures golf's enduring appeal for seniors.
  • Continued focus on these factors will likely maintain and increase senior engagement in golf.
  • Golf stands out as a sport uniquely positioned for long-term senior participation and enjoyment.

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