Two tests of approach-iron golf skill and their ability to predict tournament performance

The aim of this study was to investigate the convergent and predictive validity of two skill tests that examine the ability of golfers to hit accurate approach-iron shots. Twenty-four high-level golfers (handicap = 2.6 ± 1.7) performed the Nine-Ball Skills Test (assesses the ability to shape/control...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences 2014-01, Vol.32 (14), p.1341-1349
Main Authors: Robertson, Sam, Burnett, Angus F., Gupta, Ritu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accuracy
Adolescent
Adult
assessment
Athletes
Athletic Performance
criterion-related validity
cross-validation
Estimating techniques
generalised estimating equations
Golf
Humans
Iron
Male
measurement
Motor Skills
Task Performance and Analysis
Young Adult
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Summary:The aim of this study was to investigate the convergent and predictive validity of two skill tests that examine the ability of golfers to hit accurate approach-iron shots. Twenty-four high-level golfers (handicap = 2.6 ± 1.7) performed the Nine-Ball Skills Test (assesses the ability to shape/control ball trajectory with high accuracy) and the Approach-Iron Skill Test (assesses the ability to hit straight shots from varying distances with high accuracy). Participants then completed at least eight rounds of tournament golf over the following 90 days and reported an indicator of approach-iron accuracy (per cent error index). A moderate correlation (r = 0.50, P 
ISSN:0264-0414
1466-447X
DOI:10.1080/02640414.2014.893370