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We’re not far away from releasing details on the 13th WSCG, set for March 2027 in Oceanside, California. In the meantime, you can access all of the abstracts from the 2024 conference for free here: figshare.com/articles/book/…

New paper in the International Journal of Golf Science! “The validity and reliability of Two Golf Performance-Tracking GPS Devices” (Arccos and Shotscope) by Hall et al, available open access for free here: golfsciencejournal.org/article/144587…

Missed our last conference? You can get access to the entire set of videos - tens of hours of peer reviewed high quality golf research for $199 or around £150. A few are free to view. Check them out here: vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2…

If you’ve not read any of our International Journal of Golf Science recently, check out their website. Here’s a link to the latest paper quantifying the effect of wind on putting: golfsciencejournal.org/article/133669… @golfsciencejou1

Check out our new and improved Golf Science website! Find details on the 2027 conference in Southern California, look up abstracts and find videos from the previous conferences, and learn how you can get involved with our mission. golfscience.org

We're also excited to be re-launching the Golf Science website with a fresh new look. It's the place to go for current news, the history of the WSCG, how to donate, join our community or find papers from all the previous conferences. Check it out here: golfscience.org

Exact dates in March will be announced later in the year, along with more details on the programme. We're planning a great few days of keynotes, workshops, presentations and social activities. Keep an eye out here and on our website for details.

We are delighted to announce that the 12th World Scientific Congress of Golf will be held in March 2027 at the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, CA. Professor Scott Lynn and California State University Fullerton are the conference organizers. golfscience.org/wscg-2027

Hi! It's been a while, but we are gearing up for a big announcement soon. We've been busy here at Golf Science so watch this space for some upcoming news. In the meantime, a little reminder that all the presentations from WSCG 2024 are available here: vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2…

Attention Golf Researchers! New job posting for Biomechanics Assistant Professor at Penn State University. This position will have a focus on biomechanics in the Penn State Golf Teaching & Research Center. Apply here: psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/j…

Our new editor of the International Journal of Golf Science, @Al_Bliss has penned this first editorial calling for more frequent collaboration between academics and practitioners. Read it here, free and open access like all of our papers: golfsciencejournal.org/article/129201…

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a very successful 11th WSCG hosted in Loughborough by @SportsTechLboro - you can access a couple of the presentations for free and the entire conference proceedings for a small fee at our Vimeo page: #GolfScience vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2…

In 2022, Alex edited “Strength and Conditioning for Golf: A Guide for Coaches and Players”, published by Routledge. He consults with a range of golfers, particularly with England Golf and pros on a range of tours. Welcome to the team, Alex! #GolfScience @golfsciencejou1

We are delighted to announce our new board member and Journal editor, @Al_Bliss Dr. Alex Bliss is Associate Professor at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. His PhD and golf research focuses on the application and integration of physical training within high-performance golf.

Our WSCG XI video collection is now complete! We were missing one paper that has now been added to the collection - @BeatTheYips presentation on EMDR treatment for Golfers' yips has been located and added for viewing and purchase here: vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2… #GolfScience

This year's World Scientific Congress of Golf had loads of great putter studies including this one from @PHurrion Purchase and stream it here: vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2… We count at least 9 putter specific presentations... #GolfScience

You can also purchase the presentation in full from the World Scientific Congress of Golf here: vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2… (video number 28), and stream @SashoMacKenzie 's workshop on face to path variability in irons for free (video number 8). Check out the other 46 videos too...

We made a couple of the presentations from the 11th WSCG FREE to stream, including this great workshop from @SashoMacKenzie - check out this one and all the other presentations at vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2… #GolfScience

We are delighted to announce that the videos for the 11th World Scientific Congress of Golf are now available online to purchase. Check out the 48 videos featuring over 14 hours of great content here: vimeo.com/ondemand/wscg2… Thanks to great work from @GMSGolf #GolfScience

We've updated our website. There's a few general updates but in particular, check out the details on the recent 11th World Scientific Congress of golf here: golfscience.org/wscg-2024/ #GolfScience