Purpose.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of KPGA tour golf players’ pre-shot routine time consistency regarding skill level. Theorizing based on sport psychology literatures, we pay attention to psychological traits of functional routine consistency and further investigate to contribute in improving golfers’ skill level.
Methods.
In order to achieve this research objectives, we selected 9 high professional skill level players and 15 low professional skill level players based on the 2012 prize money ranking provided by KPGA Association as of 2013. Researchers have measured pre-shot routine time for the tee shot, second shot and putting of each player in every hole in the first round of golfers' tournament competition in which their average skill level were obtained. We analyzed 2 professional skill level group data using t-test technique.
Results.
Our empirical findings indicate that the consistency of a pre-shot routine time of the tee shot have shown to be significantly different between high skill level and low skill level professional golfer groups. On the other hand, there were no significant differences regarding the consistency of the second shot and putting pre-shot routine time between two skill level professional golfer groups.
Conclusion.
Based on our findings, the pre-shot routine time of tee shot demonstrate significant influence on performance of professional golfers. A consistent training to maintain the pre-shot routine time of the tee shot will be more effective than those of the second shot and putting. Above all, categorical rumination provide adequate psychological references for both academics and field experts researching golfers’ performance implications.
Keywords : KPGA, Pre-shot Routine Time, Consistency, Performance
링크 : https://www.dbpia.co.kr/journal/articleDetail?nodeId=NODE07024428
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