Effects of Long Term Periodization Training in Korean Male Elite Golfers

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to develop the periodization training for elite golfers and investigate the effect of the program for elite golfers. [Methods] Eighteen male participants were divided into training group (TG: n=8) and control group (CG: N=10). The periodization consists of flexibility and strength training and conducted for 20weeks. To examine the effects of training program, physical fitness (isometric muscle strength, flexibility, isotonic maximum strength, muscle power, muscle endurance, isokinetic trunk muscle strength) and driver performance (launch angle, club head speed, ball speed, and carry distance of the driver shot) were measured after 20 weeks of training. [Results] Back muscle strength, shoulder flexibility, isotonic maximum strength, muscle power, club-head speed, ball speed, carry distance showed significant interaction. [Conclusion] These results suggest that periodization training for 20-weeks turned out to be an effective in improving physical fitness and driver performance in Korean elite golfers. Therefore, not only during the preparation period but also the competition period, scientific physical training should be maintained in order to improve the physical function and driver performance.