| dc.description.abstract | The influence on putting accuracy due to the position
of the eyes relative to the ball, the position of the
ball relative to the stance and the distance of the
putt was determined. Putts were performed by thirty two
beginning golfers on a level indoor putting surface
from distances of 6 and 15 feet. Dependent measures
included putts made (hit data) and putts not made (miss
data which was measured in the X [long,short] and Y
[left,right] directions). Results indicated that
overall, the forward ball position was most accurate,
possibly due to its stabilizing effect on the stance.
On shorter putts, it is recommended that the eyes be
positioned over the ball. A reasonable view of the
target is achieved from this position and, in
combination with the forward ball position, yielded
accurate results. On longer putts the eyes should be
positioned along the ball-target line since the view of
the target appears to provide an important advantage in
terms of putting accuracy. There appears to be an as
yet undetermined optimal range for accuracy for the
eyes along the ball-target line position. Results of
this study may be applicable only to putts performed on
a level surface. | |
