@article{article_1677812, title={The Role and Importance of Family in Golf Athletes}, journal={Journal of Sport for All and Recreation}, volume={7}, pages={257–265}, year={2025}, DOI={10.56639/jsar.1677812}, author={Demir, Müşerref and Kaplan, Merve and Türkay, Gaye}, keywords={Golf, Young Golf Players, Family Support, Role of Family}, abstract={This study aims to examine the impact of family support on athletes in golf. The research sample consists of golfers aged 15-24, with a handicap of 15 or lower, who are registered with the Turkish Golf Federation. The study evaluates the participation status of these athletes in golf and analyzes the role of family factors in this process In this study, data were collected using the questionnaire technique and analyzed through the chi-square test in SPSS version 25.0. The findings indicate that family support is a significant factor influencing participants’ engagement in golf (p <0.05). Additionally, the presence of family members involved in sports and the occupational status of parents were identified as key variables affecting participation in golf. The results suggest that family support encourages participation in golf, enhances athletes’ motivation, and fosters long-term sports engagement. Accordingly, it is recommended that families take a more active role in directing their children toward sports and that policies be developed to improve access to sports education.}, number={2}, publisher={Akan BAYRAKDAR}