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Abstract #303099

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Activity Number:	456
Type:	Contributed
Date/Time:	Wednesday, August 10, 2005 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor:	Section on Statistics in Sports
Abstract - #303099
Title:	The Importance of Individual Golf Skills and How These Change with Innovations in Technology
Author(s):	Erik Heiny*+
Companies:	University of Northern Colorado
Address:	ASRM Dept, Greeley, CO, 80639, United States
Keywords:	golf ; skills ; performance
Abstract:	This paper analyzes the relationship between individual golf skills and success on the PGA Tour. This is the first longitudinal study of its kind, using PGA Tour statistics from 1992 through 2003. The object is to identify which skills contribute the most to success and whether these skills have changed with the current advancements in technology. As with prior literature, greens in regulation and short game are still the most important skills. However, as driving distance increases, driving accuracy is becoming less important. In addition, this paper examines whether the most successful golfers fit a certain profile. It was concluded that to be a top player on the PGA Tour, a solid all-around game is necessary.

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