Comparison of Physical and Golf-Specific Performance Profiles Between Strength-Trained and Non-Strength-Trained Male Golfers
International Journal of Special Education, cilt.41, sa.6s, ss.314-319, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 6s
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Special Education
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Directory of Open Access Journals, Education Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.314-319
- Anahtar Kelimeler: ball speed, body composition, golf performance, maximal strength, physical performance, strength training
- Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The purpose of this study was to compare the physical and golf-specific performance profiles of male golfers who regularly participated in strength training in addition to golf practice and those who only participated in golf training. A total of 60 male golfers voluntarily participated in the study. Participants were divided into two groups: golfers who regularly performed strength training alongside golf practice (n = 40) and golfers who only participated in golf training (n = 20). Body composition, maximal strength performance, countermovement jump (CMJ), and golf-specific performance variables including ball speed and club head speed were assessed. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all variables. Independent samples t-tests were used for between-group comparisons, while Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine relationships between variables. Statistical significance was accepted at p < 0.05. The findings indicated that the strength-trained group demonstrated higher values in maximal strength variables compared with the golf-only group. In golf-specific performance measures, the strength-trained group showed higher mean values in several variables; however, not all between-group differences reached statistical significance. In addition, body fat percentage was negatively associated with jump performance variables. Positive trends were observed between selected lower-body strength measures and golf performance outcomes, although these relationships were not consistently significant. In conclusion, golf performance appears to be influenced not only by technical skill but also by physical performance characteristics. Regular strength training may contribute positively to the physical performance profile of golfers. However, longitudinal and experimental studies are required to establish causal relationships more clearly.