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Kelly Price

Kelly Price completed her Ph.D. of Human Ecology with a concentration in Retail and Consumer Sciences at the University of Tennessee. She currently teaches at East Tennessee State University where she is a three-time recipient of the College of Business and Technology Excellence in Teaching Award. Her research interests include women’s golf, consumer behavior, and online education with numerous presentations and publications in these areas. Her non-academic experience includes management of discount, specialty, and luxury/resort retail including merchandise buying and retail operations management.

Dr. Price is the host of the On the Tee with Dr P podcast. Contact her via email at Ontheteewithdrp@gmail.com or on Twitter @DrKelly04. 

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Minjee Lee by Ben Harpring - LPGA logo
It's Time the LPGA Logo had a #DriveOn Refresh
Dr. Kelly Price uncovers relevant research on brand logo colors and design, and questions the continued use of the 2007 LPGA logo.
Hannah Green
Updating the Language of Golf
Words can carry tremendous weight! Dr. Kelly Price looks at the academic research on how deep-seated outdated language reinforces sexist discourse in golf
Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel - Ben Harpring
Does Golf Have a Pink Problem?
I love my pink glove. My last bag was pink. I am glad I had the pink option when I purchased these items. But the question remains, why must golf continue to place such deep division within so many of its...
LPGA Drive On marketing campaign - WomensGolf.com - Photo by Ben Harpring
Bigger than Golf - LPGA Branding and the 'Drive On' Marketing Strategy
With the LPGA's 'Drive On' campaign, Dr. Kelly Price says "the brand of the LPGA is alive and well"... but it hasn't always been that way.
Stacey Lewis
How Motherhood Affects Professional Golf Careers
Dr. Kelly Price analyzes the evidence on how becoming a mother can impact an LPGA player's productivity, performance, and earnings.
Lydia Ko at the KEB Hana Bank Championship - Photo Ben Harpring
Great score! But What About Her Hair? - When Performance Isn't Enough
Dr. Kelly Price analyzes key research confirming that elite female athletes including pro tour golfers are still judged on their physical attractiveness and social behaviors.
Brooke Henderson - virtual golf - womensgolf.com LPGA - Kelly Price
Women’s Golf has a Virtual Opportunity
Dr. Kelly Price looks at the ways new technology like augmented and virtual reality can help boost the coverage and popularity of women's golf.
Golf Products for Women - WomensGolf.com Dr Kelly Price
Golf Products for Women - Supply and Demand
In her search for a glove, Dr. Kelly Price looks at the research on sport marketing and the value of the female golf consumer.
Michelle Wie at the 2018 U.S. Women's Open | Photo by Ben Harpring
TV Commentators on Women’s Golf: Are We Being Framed?
Kelly Price considers the research on the covert and blatant sexism of golf announcing and how modern TV commentators like Juli Inkster are making a difference.
Beauty and womens professional golf lpga
Beauty and Women's Professional Golf
Dr. Kelly Price looks at the research linking perceived attractiveness and prizemoney on the LPGA Tour and asks 'What is Beauty?'
Why isn't womens golf more popular - Kelly Price
Why Isn't Women's Golf More Popular?
Dr. Kelly Price looks at the research on the barriers faced by women's sport in getting media coverage, public attention, and commercial support.
politics and the perception of womens golf abilities kelly price
Politics and Perceptions of Women’s Golfing Abilities
Dr. Kelly Price discovers a remarkable study showing a connection between tee box positions for women and the prevailing politics in the local area.
Minjee Lee by Ben Harpring - LPGA logo
It's Time the LPGA Logo had a #DriveOn Refresh
Dr. Kelly Price uncovers relevant research on brand logo colors and design, and questions the continued use of the 2007 LPGA logo.
Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel - Ben Harpring
Does Golf Have a Pink Problem?
I love my pink glove. My last bag was pink. I am glad I had the pink option when I purchased these items. But the question remains, why must golf continue to place such deep division within so many of its...
LPGA Drive On marketing campaign - WomensGolf.com - Photo by Ben Harpring
Bigger than Golf - LPGA Branding and the 'Drive On' Marketing Strategy
With the LPGA's 'Drive On' campaign, Dr. Kelly Price says "the brand of the LPGA is alive and well"... but it hasn't always been that way.
Stacey Lewis
How Motherhood Affects Professional Golf Careers
Dr. Kelly Price analyzes the evidence on how becoming a mother can impact an LPGA player's productivity, performance, and earnings.
Lydia Ko at the KEB Hana Bank Championship - Photo Ben Harpring
Great score! But What About Her Hair? - When Performance Isn't Enough
Dr. Kelly Price analyzes key research confirming that elite female athletes including pro tour golfers are still judged on their physical attractiveness and social behaviors.
Golf Products for Women - WomensGolf.com Dr Kelly Price
Golf Products for Women - Supply and Demand
In her search for a glove, Dr. Kelly Price looks at the research on sport marketing and the value of the female golf consumer.
Michelle Wie at the 2018 U.S. Women's Open | Photo by Ben Harpring
TV Commentators on Women’s Golf: Are We Being Framed?
Kelly Price considers the research on the covert and blatant sexism of golf announcing and how modern TV commentators like Juli Inkster are making a difference.
Beauty and womens professional golf lpga
Beauty and Women's Professional Golf
Dr. Kelly Price looks at the research linking perceived attractiveness and prizemoney on the LPGA Tour and asks 'What is Beauty?'
Why isn't womens golf more popular - Kelly Price
Why Isn't Women's Golf More Popular?
Dr. Kelly Price looks at the research on the barriers faced by women's sport in getting media coverage, public attention, and commercial support.
Womens Golf an academic perspective - Kelly Price
Women's Golf: an Academic Perspective
You may be asking yourself, “Why should I care if women’s golf is studied by a bunch of professors?" - Dr. Kelly Price
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Updating the Language of Golf

Words can carry tremendous weight! Dr. Kelly Price looks at the academic research on how deep-seated outdated language reinforces sexist discourse in golf

Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel - Ben Harpring

Does Golf Have a Pink Problem?

I love my pink glove. My last bag was pink. I am glad I had the pink option when I purchased these items. But the question remains, why must golf continue to place such deep division within so many of its product lines which continues to fuel the gendering (and arguably sexism) of golf?