Model 1. Prestige of winning Model 2. Feel good about oneself Model 3. Personal satisfaction in mastering the game Model 4. Competitive golf is an integral part of life Model 5. Skills level allows one to be well-regarded
Childhood Socioeconomic Statusa
Working Class 3.95
(0.30-7.16)
3.19
(0.26-4.36)
1.70
(0.08-3.16)
0.55
(0.07-4.61)
1.06
(0.13-4.18)
Upper Middle Class 1.50
(0.40-5.63)
0.17
(0.03-1.04)
2.52
(0.43-4.72)
1.07
(0.24-4.79)
0.94
0.24-3.66)
Upper Class 1.36
(0.16-11.60)
1.03
(0.05-2.45)
2.90
(0.20-4.62)
1.81
(0.12-6.93)
3.28*
(1.05-3.34)
Education
Has a college degree 0.73
(0.17-3.17)
0.26
(0.04-1.58)
0.59
(0.35-1.47)
0.19
(0.03-1.29)
0.17*
(0.04-0.77)
Age 1.00
(0.91-1.11)
1.05
(0.92-1.20)
0.99
(0.86-1.14)
0.89*
(0.79-0.99)
1.01
(0.92-1.13)
Age started playing golf 1.00
(0.99-1.01)
1.00
(0.99-1.02)
1.05
(0.90-1.24)
1.00
(0.99-1.01)
1.00
(0.99-1.02)
Played NCAA Division 1 Golf 1.54
(0.30-7.86)
0.15*
(0.01-0.95)
0.59
(0.07-5.02)
1.72
(0.32-6.12)
1.49
(0.26-4.36)
Current Member of a Private Club 2.76*
(0.75-0.98)
4.22*
1.34-5.41)
1.21
(0.25-5.81)
2.20
(0.57-5.37)
2.63
(0.70-3.92)
Occupational Statusb
Professional/Managerial 0.68
(0.16-2.77)
2.12
(0.47-7.60)
0.21
(0.01-2.27)
1.59
(0.37-4.83)
0.35
(0.09-1.38)
Golf Coach/Golf Industry 0.25
(0.03-2.05)
5.80
(0.55-6.91)
0.29
(0.02-5.22)
0.78
(0.10-3.39)
1.77
(0.24-3.33)
Married or in a cohabiting relationship 3.05
(0.51-8.18)
0.15
(0.02-1.52)
0.43
(0.04-5.60)
1.41
(0.23-5.71)
1.25
(0.21-4.30)
Has 1 or more children 1.13
(0.20-6.30)
1.25*
(1.08-2.76)
1.77
(0.19-5.87)
1.34
(0.27-2.35)
0.66
(0.13-3.32)