Putt for Show, Drive for Off-Course Dough?
Department
Economics
Major
Applied Mathematics and Economics
Research Advisor
Davis, Michael C.
Advisor's Department
Economics
Funding Source
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences
Abstract
A significant portion of a professional golfer’s income does not come from tournament purses. In a given year, a professional golfer may make millions of dollars in off-course earnings that include everything from endorsement deals to appearance fees. Though past research has monetized the value of skill sets to the golfer in relation to their on-course earnings, it is of interest to determine the effect of a certain skill level on a golfer’s off-course earnings. Thus, this study attempts to determine the effects of power, short game, putting, accuracy and scoring on a golfer’s off-course earnings. The results suggest that scoring most effects a player’s off-course earnings.
Biography
Arielle is an undergraduate at Missouri University of Science and Technology in applied mathematics and economics. In addition to her work on this OURE project, she is a member of Delta Omicron Lambda service sorority, historian of Kappa Mu Epsilon, a member of the Missouri S&T Honors Academy and a student writer in the S&T Marketing and Communications department.
Research Category
Social Sciences
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Award
Social Sciences oral presentation, Second place
Location
Meramec Room
Presentation Date
15 Apr 2015, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Putt for Show, Drive for Off-Course Dough?
Meramec Room
A significant portion of a professional golfer’s income does not come from tournament purses. In a given year, a professional golfer may make millions of dollars in off-course earnings that include everything from endorsement deals to appearance fees. Though past research has monetized the value of skill sets to the golfer in relation to their on-course earnings, it is of interest to determine the effect of a certain skill level on a golfer’s off-course earnings. Thus, this study attempts to determine the effects of power, short game, putting, accuracy and scoring on a golfer’s off-course earnings. The results suggest that scoring most effects a player’s off-course earnings.
