ABSTRACT
Exercise programs designed to improve performance and prevent injury in golfers have been encouraged for many years, and a wide range of exercise approaches have been evaluated in the scientific literature. The concept of exercise as 'personalised medicine' has gained more attention, with several studies in non-golfing populations demonstrating that exercise programs that are tailored to an individual's attributes are more effective than generic exercise programs. While there is good evidence that exercise programs for golfers can result in positive physiological and golf performance outcomes, individualising exercise testing and prescription may offer superior results for golfers of all ages and abilities. There is also a need for application of individual, evidence-informed exercise programs for golfers that incorporate the well-established three pillars of evidence-informed medicine: the best available evidence from scientific studies; the expertise, experience and judgement of the practitioner or coach; and the values and preferences of the golfer/s.
