Abstract
Abstract This paper examines why some professional golfers are more successful than others. We assume that achieved skills are the primary determinants of players' scoring averages and total earnings. We also assume that touring pros who are proficient at all the various shot-making skills are more successful than players who excell in some areas (e.g., the long game) more than others (e.g., the short game). We test these assumptions using official statistics from the 1983 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) tour. The evidence supports our hypotheses and specifies the relative importance of various shot-making skills. The implications for future theory and research are discussed.
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