An evaluation of high-level player-reported measurement of approach-iron shot distances in golf
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Multi-Science Publishing
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School
School of Exercise and Health Sciences / Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research
RAS ID
16117
Abstract
This study examined the appropriateness of self-report (predicted) data obtained from high-level golfers in tournament play. Twenty-one high-level golfers (mean ± s, handicap = +2.8 ± 1.8) completed one round of 18 holes. For approach-shots to the green on par 4 and 5 holes, three measurements were predicted by each player: a) Distance to Hole, b) Approach Shot Distance and c) Ball to Hole Distance, for on and around the green. A fourth variable, Percent Error Index (PEI) was also determined. Actual distances were measured using a combination of a laser rangefinder and tape measure. A series of accuracy, precision and agreement statistics were calculated. Despite between-distance differences being evident for some measures of precision, both low error and good between-method agreement was found for the four variables examined. Results from this study suggest that high-level golfers can utilise self-report data relating to approach-iron shots in golf.
DOI
10.1260/1747-9541.8.4.789
Comments
Robertson, S.J., & Burnett, A.F. (2013). An evaluation of high-level player-reported measurement of approach-iron shot distances in golf. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 8(4), 789-800. Available here