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

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Robertson, Samuel ORCID: 0000-0002-8330-0011, Burnett, Angus F and Gupta, Ritu (2014) Two tests of approach-iron golf skill and their ability to predict tournament performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32 (14). 1341 - 1349. ISSN 0264-0414

Abstract

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 < 0.05) was noted between scores for both tests. Generalised estimating equations, using two covariates (lie of the ball and distance to hole), were used to determine model fit and the amount of variance explained for tournament per cent error index. Results showed that the Approach-Iron Skill Test was the slightly stronger predictor of on-course per cent error index. With both test scores considered together, a minimal amount of additional variance was explained. These findings suggest that either of the tests used individually or combined may be used to predict tournament approach iron performance in high-level golfers.

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Item type Article
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/26267
DOI 10.1080/02640414.2014.893370
Official URL http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/0264041...
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1106 Human Movement and Sports Science
Current > Division/Research > College of Sports and Exercise Science
Keywords generalised estimating equations; cross-validation; measurement; criterion-related validity; assessment
Citations in Scopus 9 - View on Scopus
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