Her first-of-its-kind research for her Masters degree focused on biomechanics and how golf grips affected golfers with and without arthritis. It was only natural, then, that she would join Golf Pride after completing her studies.
At our new Global Innovation Center in Pinehurst, Sara’s work will allow Golf Pride to continue to elevate our R&D efforts and make our industry-leading products even better for all golfers.
What did you study for your Masters degree?
My research focused on the effects of various golf grip designs on the grip forces exerted during a swing in players with and without hand arthritis, using a system called Finger TPS. There’s not a lot of research out there on golf grips. My professor did not know much about golf, but she specialized in hand biomechanics, and her realm was arthritis, which made our collaboration a good match.
Biomechanics is the movement of the body and the study of how forces move through your body and joints. It’s really fascinating – everything in your body is connected.