Abstract
Every golfer is interested in having more flow or optimal experiences in his or her golf game. It is suggested that golfers will witness a higher frequency and intensity of flow states if they adopt a task-involved (success equals hard work and improvement) in contrast to an ego-involved (success is demonstrating superior ability) goal perspective. With respect to the psychological antecedents of flow, research is reviewed which indicates that a task-involved approach should result in higher perceived competence, a preference for optimally challenging task, perceptions of personal control, more focused attention, and greater intrinsic enjoyment. Suggestions for fostering task involvement are provided.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Science and Golf II - Proceedings of the 1994 World Scientific Congress of Golf |
| Editors | A J Cochran, M R Farrally |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 156-161 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-419-18790-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |