Effect of caffeine on golf performance and fatigue during a competitive tournament
Mumford, Petey W. Tribby, Aaron C. Poole, Christopher N. Dalbo, Vincent J. Scanlan, Aaron T. Moon, Jordan R. Roberts, Michael D. Young, Kaelin C.
Mumford, Petey W.
Tribby, Aaron C.
Poole, Christopher N.
Dalbo, Vincent J.
Scanlan, Aaron T.
Moon, Jordan R.
Roberts, Michael D.
Young, Kaelin C.
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Nutrition,Golfers,Energy,Accuracy
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Mumford, Petey W.; Tribby, Aaron C.; Poole, Christopher N.; Dalbo, Vincent J.; Scanlan, Aaron T.; Moon, Jordan R.; Roberts, Michael D.; Young, Kaelin C. 2016. Effect of caffeine on golf performance and fatigue during a competitive tournament. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: January 2016 - vol. 48:no. 1:pp 132–138
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Purpose This study aimed to determine the effect of a caffeine-containing supplement on golf-specific performance and fatigue during a 36-hole competitive golf tournament.
Methods Twelve male golfers (34.8 13.9 yr, 175.9 9.3 cm, 81.23 +/- 13.14 kg) with a United States Golf Association handicap of 3-10 participated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design in which they played an 18-hole round of golf on two consecutive days (36-hole tournament) and were randomly assigned to consume a caffeine-containing supplement (CAF) or placebo (PLA). CAF/PLA was consumed before and after nine holes during each 18-hole round. Total score, drive distance, fairways and greens in regulation, first putt distance, HR, breathing rate, peak trunk acceleration, and trunk posture while putting were recorded. Self-perceived ratings of energy, fatigue, alertness and concentration were also recorded.
Results Total score (76.9 +/- 8.1 vs 79.4 +/- 9.1, P = 0.039), greens in regulation (8.6 +/- 3.3 vs 6.9 +/- 4.6, P = 0.035), and drive distance (239.9 +/- 33.8 vs 233.2 +/- 32.4, P = 0.047) were statistically better during the CAF condition compared with those during PLA. Statistically significant main effects for condition (P < 0.05) and time (P < 0.001) occurred for perceived feelings of energy and fatigue. Compared with PLA, CAF reported more energy (P = 0.025) and less fatigue (P = 0.05) over the competitive round of golf. There were no substantial differences in HR or breathing rates, peak trunk acceleration, or putting posture between conditions or over the round (P > 0.05).
Conclusions: A moderate dose ( 1.9 +/- 0.3 mg center dot kg (-1)) of caffeine consumed before and during a round of golf improves golf-specific measures of performance and reduces fatigue in skilled golfers.
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise;v.48:no.1
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