ABSTRACT
Women professional golfers competing in Europe appear to have been excluded from scientific enquiry. Little is known about how they plan their practice time to enhance their chances of success. Few studies have addressed issues relating to beliefs about factors leading to tournament success. In particular, the extent to which women golfers consider mental factors as important either in performance or in practice is not known. In this initial study, a survey approach was used to specifically address such beliefs and the perceived practice habits of thirty-four women European tour professionals. Results indicated that although women golfers view psychological skills as important for performance success, this is not reflected in their pre tournament practice habits, suggesting that their could be a mismatch between aspirations and preparation.
