ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the research evidence that suggests that golf coaching per se needs to move from a coach-centred model to a participant-centred approach, one that could be described as being 'socially constructed'. It explores the issues from a sociocultural perspective. With limited published research within golf coaching, the chapter explores the wider coaching research and looks to apply this to a golf-specific context. Coaching experiences that are characterised by participants' active involvement, where learning is facilitated with the aid of self-development and problem solving are beneficial. This process is aided by creating authentic practice environments within which effective social relationship between player and coach can take place. Good golf coaching is vital to the sport as it can provide participants with quality experiences, meeting their wants and needs and enabling them to play and enjoy the game more. It is therefore imperative that coaches are able to offer more than 'standard' technical coaching.
