Neuroscience of the Quiet Eye in Golf Putting

Abstract

Over 50 refereed publications have been published on the quiet eye (QE, Vickers, 1996) in a wide range of motor tasks. Mean quiet eye duration in the golf putt is longer for highly skilled golfers (handicap less than 4), averaging 2.5--3.0 s, compared with 1.0--1.5 s for those with lower skill levels. A long duration QE not only helps organize and sustain the neural networks underlying the organization and control of the putt, but also may insulate the golfer from the normally debilitating effects of distracting thoughts, high arousal and high pressure. Research from neuroscience using electroencephalograph (EEG) and imaging are beginning to identify the neural structures underlying QE focus of attention. QE training in the golf putt has proven to be effective and has been shown to increase performance under high pressure.

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