Poisson regression analysis of additional strokes assessed at golf

Poisson regression analysis of additional strokes assessed at golf

We introduce Poisson regression to the golf context with a model of additional strokes assessed to finish the current hole. Data relate to every shot – taken by every player – in every round of the 2011 PGA Championship. From statistical models, we learn to what extent various shot characteristics d...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of sports science & coaching 2016-08, Vol.11 (4), p.619-622
Hauptverfasser: Chimka, Justin R, Talafuse, Thomas P
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We introduce Poisson regression to the golf context with a model of additional strokes assessed to finish the current hole. Data relate to every shot – taken by every player – in every round of the 2011 PGA Championship. From statistical models, we learn to what extent various shot characteristics do (and do not) affect shot-level performance.
ISSN:1747-9541
2048-397X
DOI:10.1177/1747954116654785