The Effects of Vertically Oriented Resistance Training on Golf Drive Performance in Collegiate Golfers
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2018
Description
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of vertically oriented resistance training on golf driving performance. Ten Division-I collegiate golfers completed two resistance training sessions per week for 10 weeks during the fall tournament season. Pre- and post-training assessments of strength-power and golf performance were compared. To assess strength-power, jump height, peak force, and peak power were measured from static and countermovement vertical jumps; peak force and rate of force development from 0 to 250 ms were measured from an isometric mid-thigh pull. Golf performance was assessed in terms of ball launch speed, spin rate, carry yardage, and total yardage, averaged from five shots using a driver. Following training, all measures of strength-power improved, with countermovement jump peak power improving significantly (p < 0.00625). The golf performance assessment indicated significant increases (p < 0.0125) in ball speed, carry yardage, and total yardage. These results suggest that vertically oriented resistance training can improve golf driving performance.
Citation Information
Driggers, Austin R.; and Sato, Kimitake. 2018. The Effects of Vertically Oriented Resistance Training on Golf Drive Performance in Collegiate Golfers. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. Vol.13(4). 598-606. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117743374 ISSN: 1747-9541