Golf Swing Launch Data for 142 Competitive Golfers with Disabilities

A cross-sectional study of 142 competitive golfers with disabilities (mean age 40.6 years, 27 female, 115 male) across four Sport Classes. The dataset contains normative launch monitor data for seven key performance variables, including carry distance and variability, collected using a Doppler-radar based launch monitor. The data was authored by Kristian M. Jones and published on figshare under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Analyzing relationships between disability Sport Class and golf swing performance based on launch variables.
• Establishing normative reference ranges for ball-striking ability and consistency in golfers with disabilities.
• Comparing swing performance metrics, such as carry distance and its variability, across different playing styles like Sitting and Visual.
• Informing future research and tournament organization for adaptive golf based on empirical performance data.

Strengths

• Dataset includes 142 competitive golfers, providing a sample for analysis.
• Measures seven key performance variables using a Doppler-radar launch monitor, a specific measurement tool.
• Statistical analysis includes generalized linear models with reported coefficients, standard errors, and confidence intervals.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is small at 90.6 KB, indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Cross-sectional study where golfers struck shots with three different clubs; launch variables were measured using a Doppler-radar based launch monitor.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-07 04:45:06; freshness should be verified.