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The Development of Expertise for Elite Competitive Golfers and the Related Probability of Advancing to the PGA Tour – Key Information for Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Golf Professionals and Administrators. By Henry Brunton The objective of this paper is to positively impact the sport of golf by providing aspiring competitive golfers and their supporting stakeholders including parents, PGA Professionals/coaches, referees, event officials, and sports administrators with pertinent information that leads directly to the enhanced enjoyment and performance for all those involved as well as improved design and delivery of related programs and services. More specifically, it is hoped that this paper provides aspiring competitive golfers and all those who support their pursuits with a clearer understanding of the stages of development of expertise. This paper includes information on the changing patterns of behavior and the environment necessary to facilitate optimal sports skills development and motivation at each stage, the time and effort required to reach the upper echelons of performance, and the related probability of advancing to the PGA Tour. In this paper, sports science research will be drawn upon to highlight: the time and effort required to reach the world class professional level; how rare and statistically improbable it is for any top level competitive junior, collegiate or amateur competitive golfer to become a PGA Tour Member; how participating in competitive golf programs can foster youth development and future success as an adult; potential negative experiences and outcomes from sport involvement; the stages of development of elite athletes and how the roles of the coach, parents and peers evolve. The information contained in this paper can certainly have a positive effect on the game and its participants when stakeholders become aware of it and govern themselves and the sport accordingly. Download the entire paper by clicking here |
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