OBJECTIVE To assess the relationships between golf and health. DESIGN Scoping review. DATA SOURCES Published and unpublished reports of any age or language, identified by searching electronic databases, platforms, reference lists, websites and from consulting experts. REVIEW METHODS A 3-step search strategy identified relevant published primary and secondary studies as well as grey litera...

It is believed that increasing the X-factor (movement of the shoulders relative to the hips) during the golf swing can increase ball velocity at impact. Increasing the X-factor may also increase the risk of low back pain. The aim of this study was to provide recommendations for the three-dimensional (3D) measurement of the X-factor and lower trunk movement during the golf swing. This three-part...

In this paper Bayesian analysis is used to analyze some problems that arise in playing golf in what is thought to be a scientific manner. Some issues that arise are: (1) Is a scientific analysis of golf possible? (2) What concept of probability, models and inference procedures are most useful? And (3), Can Bayesian decision theoretic methods be used to help improve George Judge’s and other golf...

Two studies examined the use of Think Aloud (TA) protocol as a means for collecting data of cognitive processes during performance in golf. In Study 1, TA was employed to examine if different verbalisation (Level 2 or Level 3 TA) instructions influence performance of high and low skilled golfers. Participants performed 30 putts using TA at either Levels 2, 3, or no verbalization condition. Alth...

In this paper, we quantify the economic worth of celebrity endorsements by studying the sales of endorsed products. We do so with the use of two unique data sets consisting of monthly golf ball sales and professional golfer (celebrity) quality levels. In particular, we specifically look at the impact Tiger Woods has had on sales of Nike golf balls. Our identification of the causal effect of cel...

Golf, a global sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, involves relatively long periods of low intensity exercise interspersed with short bursts of high intensity activity. To meet the physical demands of full swing shots and the mental and physical demands of putting and walking the course, it is frequently recommended that golfers undertake golf-specific exercise programs. Biomecha...

The search for a suitable golf course is a very important issue in the travel plans of any modern manager. Modern management is also infamous for its penchant for high-tech gadgetry. Here we combine these two facets of modern management life. We aim to provide the cuttingedge manager with a method of finding golf courses from space! In this paper, we present Genie: a hybrid evolutionary algorit...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Skin cancer prevention and detection campaigns targeting specific groups are necessary and have proven to be more effective than those aimed at the general population. Interventions in outdoor tourist spots have proven successful, although none have specifically targeted golf courses. The aims of this study were to describe the risk profile of golfers and golf course w...

Golf is now a sport where physical training is an integral component of elite players' practice and contributes to the ability to play at a high level consistently and without injury. Relationships between physical conditioning and golf performance have not been reported. Therefore, the objective of this research was to identify physiological correlates of golf performance in elite golfers unde...

opposed to playing golf properly. It is not a dangerous sport if played properly. However, in the hands of children playing unsupervised, golf clubs are potentially lethal weapons. We recommend that children are supervised at all times when playing with golf clubs and that this should be done on a golf course. I Lintdsav KW, MIcClatchic (G, Jcnnett B. Serious head injury in sport. B.MJ 1980;281...