About this Research Topic
The game of golf, with its sprawling greens and serene landscapes, has witnessed a surge in popularity among the general public and researchers alike. Despite the burgeoning interest, the emergence of new leagues, and the myriad benefits associated with golf participation, the sport remains underrepresented in academic literature. Recent statistics from the National Golf Foundation (NGF) highlight that over a third of the American population (119 million) is engaged with the game, be it through playing, spectating, or consuming golf-related content. The NGF further notes a significant uptick in golf participation in 2022, with 41 million Americans taking to the greens and a record 3.3 million first-time players. Globally, the R&A reports a one-third increase in on-course golfers in its affiliated markets since 2016.
In light of these trends, this special issue of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living seeks to adopt a multidisciplinary lens to explore the growth trajectory of golf. Our aim is to equip stakeholders with evidence-based insights to make informed decisions in the realm of golf.
In addition to the traditional facets of golf research, we recognize the pressing need to address sustainability and the sport's impact on climate change. Golf courses, with their vast expanses of maintained turf, have a unique ecological footprint, and there's a growing imperative to understand and mitigate their environmental impact.
We invite submissions spanning original research, case reports, reviews, commentaries, and perspectives that will enrich our understanding of golf from multiple dimensions.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Economic Implications: Delving into the economics behind the growth of golf.
- Physical Fitness and Golf: Assessing the impact of golf participation on physical fitness metrics across different age groups.
- Biomechanics: Analyzing the intricacies of the golf swing.
- Performance Enhancement: Interventions and strategies to elevate golf performance.
- Technological Innovations: Evaluating emerging golf-related technologies and equipment.
- Injury Prevention: Approaches to reduce golf-related injuries.
- Sustainability and Golf: Exploring sustainable practices in golf course maintenance, water conservation, and habitat preservation.
- Golf and Climate Change: Understanding the sport's carbon footprint, its contribution to climate change, and potential mitigation strategies.
By curating this collection, we aspire to provide a holistic perspective on golf, addressing both its traditional aspects and contemporary challenges, especially in the realm of sustainability and environmental impact.
In light of these trends, this special issue of Frontiers in Sports and Active Living seeks to adopt a multidisciplinary lens to explore the growth trajectory of golf. Our aim is to equip stakeholders with evidence-based insights to make informed decisions in the realm of golf.
In addition to the traditional facets of golf research, we recognize the pressing need to address sustainability and the sport's impact on climate change. Golf courses, with their vast expanses of maintained turf, have a unique ecological footprint, and there's a growing imperative to understand and mitigate their environmental impact.
We invite submissions spanning original research, case reports, reviews, commentaries, and perspectives that will enrich our understanding of golf from multiple dimensions.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Economic Implications: Delving into the economics behind the growth of golf.
- Physical Fitness and Golf: Assessing the impact of golf participation on physical fitness metrics across different age groups.
- Biomechanics: Analyzing the intricacies of the golf swing.
- Performance Enhancement: Interventions and strategies to elevate golf performance.
- Technological Innovations: Evaluating emerging golf-related technologies and equipment.
- Injury Prevention: Approaches to reduce golf-related injuries.
- Sustainability and Golf: Exploring sustainable practices in golf course maintenance, water conservation, and habitat preservation.
- Golf and Climate Change: Understanding the sport's carbon footprint, its contribution to climate change, and potential mitigation strategies.
By curating this collection, we aspire to provide a holistic perspective on golf, addressing both its traditional aspects and contemporary challenges, especially in the realm of sustainability and environmental impact.
Keywords: Golf, Research, Participation, Statistics, Growth, Economics, Fitness, Biomechanics, Performance, Technologies, Injuries
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