Table 1. Golfing experience profile of 10 Researchers (and 3 authors).
Competency N Current Playing N Coached others N Received coaching N
Basic understanding 4 Never or rarely play Golf 3 No experience coaching others 12 Never received coaching 4
Average player 6 Odd social game (e.g. a few times a year) 7 Do coach (or have taught) but have no qualification 1 Small amount of coaching (few lessons) 7
Reasonably competent 2 Play when I get a chance (around once or twice a month) 1 Professional coach (not at state or national level) 0 Some regular coaching 1
Very competent AND/OR I play structured competitive 1 Regular games scheduled (weekly or more) 2 AAA rated coach (for Australian-based respondents) or equivalent for US respondents 0 Extensive coaching 1