Positive Relationships Between Golf Performance Variables and Upper Body Power Capabilities

Sorbie, Graeme G.; Glen, Jonathan M.G.; Richardson, Ashley

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“…A range of improvements have been observed for CHV and carry distance, Doan et al (2) identified a 1.6% increase in CHV with Lephart et al (20) and Fletcher et al (15) showing improvements of 1.5 -5.2% and 4.3 -7.7% for CHV and carry distance respectively. Additionally, strong relationships have been identified between upper body power capabilities and golf performance (CHV and ball velocity) (21). Based on these results golf driving performance is enhanced by improving power capabilities of the golfer.…”

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“…Prior to measuring golf performance variables, all participants completed a standardized warm up. This consisted of dynamic stretches targeting lower and upper body structures, as well as practice swings and full golf shots (21). Participants then performed 8 golf shots with the Driver, with 30-seconds rest in between each trial (36).…”

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The effect of upper body sprint interval training on golf drive performance

Williams¹,

Glen²,

Sorbie³

2022

J Sports Med Phys Fitness

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BACKGROUND: Improving golf fitness is one way to improve club head velocity and subsequently golf performance. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of a three-week upper-body sprint training (SIT) program on power output and golf performance. METHOD: Eleven golfers (handicap: 5.5 ± 2.8) completed the SIT intervention. This was a self-controlled experiment with three testing points (pre-control, post-control and postintervention) where subjects completed a ballistic bench press, upper-body Wingate and golf testing session. RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed (13.3-15.5%) in peak and mean power production during the Wingate post-intervention in comparison to pre and post-control time points (p < 0.05). This was replicated in peak power for the ballistic bench press for both peak power (p < 0.05), but significance for mean power was only observed between post-control and post-intervention (p < 0.05) (improvements of 6.1-8.5%). These improvements were not seen consistently in golf performance variables measured, with no significance identified for the 7-iron and significant improvements (p < 0.05) observed in Carry Distance (2.2%) and Ball Velocity (1.4%) between pre-control and post-intervention.CONCLUSION: Lack of golf performance improvements could be because of the natural variation in club-head velocity across sessions or the inability of subjects to utilise their power gains during the golf swing. Longer SIT interventions may be needed to observe improvements in golf performance.

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The effect of upper body sprint interval training on golf drive performance

Williams¹,

Glen²,

Sorbie³

2022

J Sports Med Phys Fitness

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“…In terms of lower body power, previous studies have reported significant associations with CHS including countermovement (CMJ) positive impulse (r = 0.70-0.79, p < 0.05) [4,11] and peak power (r = 0.61, p < 0.05) [10]. From an upper body power perspective, field-based testing has shown significant associations between CHS and rotational medicine ball throws (r = 0.62 and 0.56 for males and females, respectively, p < 0.05) [5] and ball speed and ballistic bench press peak power (r = 0.66, p < 0.05) [14]. Collectively then, it appears that moderate to large positive associations are evident between measures of lower and upper body strength and power and important golf performance measures such as CHS and ball speed.…”

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Associations and Within-Group Differences in Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance Data in High-Level Amateur Players

Brennan,

Murray,

Coughlan

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between a comprehensive physical testing battery and golf performance, as quantified through a variety of previously determined usable metrics from launch monitor data. Twenty-six high-level, amateur golfers undertook a series of physical assessments, including anthropometry measurements, isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), isometric bench press, countermovement jump (CMJ), seated medicine ball throws for distance, and seated thoracic rotation tests. In addition, golf shot data were recorded in an indoor biomechanics laboratory, with a driver and 6-iron to quantify clubhead speed (CHS), ball speed, carry distance, and smash factor. Pearson’s r associative analyses showed that the strongest relationships with the golf shot data were with the isometric bench press for the upper body (r values up to 0.76) and countermovement jump for the lower body (r values up to 0.82). In addition, the median split analysis of the physical performance data revealed that players who were able to exhibit greater maximal and explosive strength capabilities in the IMTP, isometric bench press, and CMJ assessments had a significantly greater CHS (g range = 1.09–1.28; p < 0.05), ball speed (g range = 1.18–1.41; p < 0.05), carry distance (g range = 1.06–1.53; p < 0.05), and smash factor (g range = 0.81–1.17; p < 0.05). These data underscore the importance of superior physical capacity for golfers, especially for maximal force production in both the lower and upper body, as well as explosive force production for the lower body.

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“…Upper-body strength-related measures (e.g., maximal strength; rate of force development), and anthropometric characteristics, have been shown to differentiate sub-elite and elite athletes [1,2]. Research has also demonstrated the positive relationship between upper-body power measures, such as bench press throws and upper-body Wingate test [3,4], and strength measures, such as the bench pull, bench press, and pulldown test [5][6][7][8], with athletic performance in various sports, including golf, rugby, handcycling, (sprint) swimming, double poling, and (sprint) kayaking. Furthermore, markers of upperbody strength, such as one repetition maximum (1RM) for the bench press and bench row or handgrip strength, have proven to be useful for identifying talented athletes in kayaking, cross-country skiing, and tennis [9][10][11].…”

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Effects of Upper-Body Plyometric Training on Physical Fitness in Healthy Youth and Young Adult Participants: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Garcia-Carrillo,

Ramirez-Campillo,

Thapa

et al. 2023

Sports Med - Open

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Background Upper-body plyometric training (UBPT) is a commonly used training method, yet its effects on physical fitness are inconsistent and there is a lack of comprehensive reviews on the topic. Objective To examine the effects of UBPT on physical fitness in healthy youth and young adult participants compared to active, specific-active, and passive controls. Methods This systematic review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and utilized the PICOS framework. PubMed, WOS, and SCOPUS were searched. Studies were assessed for eligibility using the PICOS framework. The effects of UBPT on upper-body physical fitness were assessed, including maximal strength, medicine ball throw performance, sport-specific throwing performance, and upper limb muscle volume. The risk of bias was evaluated using the PEDro scale. Means and standard deviations were used to calculate effect sizes, and the I2 statistic was used to assess heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed using the extended Egger's test. Certainty of evidence was rated using the GRADE scale. Additional analyses included sensitivity analyses and adverse effects. Results Thirty-five studies were included in the systematic review and 30 studies in meta-analyses, involving 1412 male and female participants from various sport-fitness backgrounds. Training duration ranged from 4 to 16 weeks. Compared to controls, UBPT improved maximal strength (small ES = 0.39 95% CI = 0.15–0.63, p = 0.002, I2 = 29.7%), medicine ball throw performance (moderate ES = 0.64, 95% CI = 0.43–0.85, p < 0.001, I2 = 46.3%), sport-specific throwing performance (small ES = 0.55, 95% CI = 0.25–0.86, p < 0.001, I2 = 36.8%), and upper limbs muscle volume (moderate ES = 0.64, 95% CI = 0.20–1.08, p = 0.005, I2 = 0.0%). The GRADE analyses provided low or very low certainty for the recommendation of UBPT for improving physical fitness in healthy participants. One study reported one participant with an injury due to UBPT. The other 34 included studies provided no report measure for adverse effects linked to UBPT. Conclusions UBPT interventions may enhance physical fitness in healthy youth and young adult individuals compared to control conditions. However, the certainty of evidence for these recommendations is low or very low. Further research is needed to establish the optimal dose of UBPT and to determine its effect on female participants and its transfer to other upper-body dominated sports.

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Positive Relationships Between Golf Performance Variables and Upper Body Power Capabilities

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

The effect of upper body sprint interval training on golf drive performance

The effect of upper body sprint interval training on golf drive performance

Associations and Within-Group Differences in Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance Data in High-Level Amateur Players

Effects of Upper-Body Plyometric Training on Physical Fitness in Healthy Youth and Young Adult Participants: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

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