Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the change of performance of driver and iron shot by 12-week weight training for improvement of upper body and core muscle strength in middle aged female golfers. For this purpose, we divided 14 women aged 40-60 years into control group(n=7) and experimental group(n=7) and analyzed swing of driver and iron shots before and after applying weight training. The results showed there were significant improvements in the club speed, ball speed, and distance of the driver and iron shots in exercise group with weight training. On the other hand, control group showed no significant differences in club speed, ball speed, and distance of the driver and iron shots. These results were supported by a two-way ANOVA with a significant main effect of Time(pre vs post) and Time×Group interaction. In conclusion, upper body and core weight training had positive effects on the overall performance of driver and iron shots of middle-aged female golfers and confirmed that they could be useful training for golfers. Also, we suggest that this training might be necessary not only for improving performance of the golf swing but also for prevention of injury.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
