Promoting Performance and Satisfaction Through Quality Golfer-Caddie Relationships

Jowett, Sophia; Zhong, Xinmiao

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“…As previously stated, one must acknowledge that generalizability to other countries or golf environments may be limited. Other studies have investigated psychology and philosophy of the caddie and the caddie/golfer relationship [23,24].…”

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The Golf Caddie - The Forgotten Worker

Adams¹,

Sevene²,

Walsh³

et al. 2020

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Caddies are an integral part of the game of golf. As an occupation, little is known regarding the physical and psychological demands of caddying. Likewise, there is a dearth of scientific literature regarding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among caddies. This research endeavor attempted to provide a review of literature regarding the physical demands associated with caddying as well as the prevalence of MSDs. The authors then provide targeted research recommendations to address the shortcomings of the current state of the scientific literature as related to the occupation of caddying. This information may help inform workplace health intervention strategies to improve job performance/satisfaction, lower the occurrence of MSDs, lower health care costs, increase occupational longevity, and enhance the quality of life for the professional caddie.

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The Golf Caddie - The Forgotten Worker

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Walsh³

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“…Perceived task-involving has been seen relatively experiencing higher levels of closeness, commitment, and complementarity with the coach. In addition, some studies supported the link between the quality of the relationship and performance success [44][45][46].…”

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The Coach–Athlete Relationship and Self-Talk in Turkish Athletes

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Background: The first purpose of the study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Automatic Self-Talk Questionnaire for Sports (ASTQS) in the Turkish language and the secondary purpose was to examine the relationship between the quality of the coach–athlete relationship and athletes’ self-talk. Methods: 477 athletes (females = 252, males = 225) completed the Turkish versions of the Coach–Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) and the ASTQS. Results: ASTQS showed good psychometric properties in the Turkish language. Findings on the construct validity of the scale were consistent with the original scale’s 8-factor structure. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranged from 0.65 to 0.91. Furthermore, path analysis results showed that closeness had a direct effect on disengagement, psych-up, and anxiety control. The commitment had a direct effect on somatic fatigue, and complementarity had a direct effect on worry, confidence, and instruction. Conclusions: Finally, the results from the present study indicated that the Automatic Self-Talk Questionnaire provided a reliable and valid measure for Turkish athletes. The results revealed the importance of the coach–athlete relationship in sport and its’ role in shaping athletes’ self-talk.

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“…As a result, despite the significant mean experience of 15 years, the views obtained from the 'caddies' are potentially not reflective of those typically available at the elite level and could arguably be influenced from the perspectives they held as professional golfers and coaches. Jowett and Zhong (2016) further contended that researchers have failed to explain the specific nature and quality of the golfer-caddie relationship. To address this, they employed the use of the 3+1C's relationship model (Jowett, 2014) to provide a theoretical basis from which the golfer-caddie relationship could be explained.…”

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“…This is due to such factors as the position that the caddie inhabits with regards to their proximity to their player, the trust between the player and caddie, and their awareness of the golfer's psychological state (McNeill & Meade, 2017;Pilgrim et al, 2016). Nevertheless, with the exception of Lavellee et al (2004) and Jowett and Zhong (2016) previous researchers have failed to obtain the perspective of the caddies themselves (e.g., McNeill & Meade, 2017;Swann et al, 2016). Furthermore, understanding how the caddie facilitates the golfer's psychological performance has been noted as an overlooked area within the literature (Adams et al, 2020;Pilgrim et al, 2016;Schlereth, 2015).…”

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More than carrying a bag? The role of the caddie in facilitating a golfer’s psychological performance.

Donald¹,

Winter²

2022

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

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Psychological factors affecting golfing performance have been widely researched within the sport psychology literature. Although there is a general consensus on these, the sport offers a unique environment whereby at the highest-level golfers compete with a caddie. Despite the proximity and potential influence on the golfer, the role and perspective of the caddie has been overlooked. This study therefore sought to ascertain caddies' perceptions of their role in facilitating a golfer's psychological performance. One semi-structured interview was conducted with seven male active caddies (M age = 35.57, SD = 9.78), working across six professional tours. Caddies reported a mean experience of 9.25 years (SD = 8.39) and 1.7 years with their current player (SD = 1.09). Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes were identified: a) it's more than carrying a bag, b) caddying, it's a people thing, and c) confidence is a two-way street. The study provides an insight to the role of the caddie, the specific processes employed, and the factors which influence their ability to facilitate a golfer's psychological performance. It is intended that findings and implications for practice will enhance understanding for professionals and sport psychologists working within golf. In addition, educational tools are warranted to develop the knowledge and subsequent evidence-based practice of aspiring and currently active caddies.

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Promoting Performance and Satisfaction Through Quality Golfer-Caddie Relationships

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The Golf Caddie - The Forgotten Worker

The Golf Caddie - The Forgotten Worker

The Coach–Athlete Relationship and Self-Talk in Turkish Athletes

More than carrying a bag? The role of the caddie in facilitating a golfer’s psychological performance.

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