Development of Golf Conditioning Questionnaire for Korean Elite Female Golfers

Features of Golf-Related Shoulder Pain in Korean Amateur Golfers

OBJECTIVE To investigate the causes and characteristics of golf-related shoulder injuries in Korean amateur golfers. METHODS Golf-related surveys were administered to, and ultrasonography were conducted on, 77 Korean amateur golfers with golf-related shoulder pain. The correlation between the golf-related surveys and ultrasonographic findings were investigated. RESULTS The non-dominant shou...

Title: Movement variability in the golf swing of male and female skilled golfers Running title: Golf swing variability in skilled golfers Authors and affiliations:

Movement variability in the golf swing of male and female skilled golfers.

BACKGROUND Despite the complexity of movement, the swings of skilled golfers are considered to be highly consistent. Interestingly, no direct investigation of movement variability or coupling variability during the swings of skilled golfers has occurred. PURPOSE To determine whether differences in movement variability exist between male and female skilled golfers during the downswing of the f...

In-Game Physiological Responses of Young Elite Male and Female Golf Players: A Field-Based Study

Background. Females' golf course lengths have been reduced due to their strength characteristics, leading to shorter shot distances than men. Although the golf game requires different physical conditions for females and males, the physiological demands of both genders are unknown. Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the physiological responses of female and male golfers during 18 holes...

A survey of golf injuries in amateur golfers.

A survey of 461 amateur golfers was undertaken to assess golf injuries. There were 193 respondents of whom 57% reported injuries. Wrist, back, muscle, elbow and knee problems were the most likely ailments to compromise a player's game. Overuse and poor technique were the main aetiological factors. Attention to those factors in addition to maintenance of physique would reduce the incidence of th...