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Competitive Golf: How Longer Courses Are Changing Athletes and Their Approach to the Game.

Nutrients
January 1, 1970
Matthew Zoffer
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
carbohydrate supplementation
increase
aerobic fitness
competitive golfers
-
support
#1
adequate hydration
increase
performance in focused movement sports
golf and similar sports athletes
-
improvement
#2
adequate carbohydrate status
increase
performance in focused movement sports
golf and similar sports athletes
-
improvement
#3
caffeine use
increase
performance in focused movement sports
golf and similar sports athletes
-
improvement
#4
ergogenic supplements
increase
performance
competitive golfers
-
can improve
#5
Abstract

Nutritional guidance for competitive golfers to improve performance is limited. Recommendations and study conclusions from older research used smaller golf courses compared to today and require a reevaluation of energy expenditure. This review identifies aerobic fitness, in addition to strength, as a key determinant of success. A novel nutritional approach that incorporates carbohydrate supplementation to support aerobic fitness without sacrificing the ability to build strength is presented since longer courses require more stamina. Strategies for training, competition, and recovery are outlined based on different skill levels. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for carbohydrates, protein, and hydration intake are tailored specifically for competitive golf based on this approach. Putting requires precise movement and can be affected by fatigue. Nutritional studies in golf and similar sports that require focused movements are presented, exhibiting an improvement with adequate hydration and carbohydrate status and caffeine use. Competitive golf poses unique challenges to an athlete and commonly used ergogenic supplements that can improve performance in a variety of circumstances during training, competition, and while traveling are reviewed.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AthletesAthletic PerformanceCaffeineCarbohydratesGolfHumansSports
Study Links
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year0.7
Relative Citation Ratio0.46
NIH Percentile24.9%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
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