Design a short course
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can design and play a short course to demonstrate golfing etiquette.
Key learning points
- Move: consistently applying the correct technique for all shots, adjusting power and angles accordingly, brings success.
- Think: designing a hole and deciding where to place hazards requires careful reflection.
- Feel: regular exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety by releasing endorphins, the body's natural stress relievers.
- Connect: respecting our teammates and opponents when playing a round of golf is essential in applying golf etiquette.
Keywords
Etiquette - a set of respectful behaviours and customs that players follow to ensure the game is safe, fair and enjoyable
Par - the expected number of strokes that a skilled golfer should take to complete a hole
Course - a carefully designed stretch of land made up of a series of individual holes
Common misconception
Golf etiquette is just about being polite.
Explain to pupils that golf etiquette is about courtesy, consideration and respect for other players, the course and the game itself.
Teacher tip
Based on the space available, ideally tennis balls or plastic golf balls a safe alterative enabling lots of success as pupils move through the mini golf course.
Equipment
golf balls or tennis balls, cones , tees, 1 putter between 2, 1 wedge between 2, various targets
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not a hazard?
Q2.What triggers a penalty stroke?
Q3.What is the expected number of shots on a hole called?
Q4.Which of the following contains sand?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is it called when you follow a set of respectful behaviours and customs to ensure a game is safe, fair and enjoyable for all?
Q2.Which of the following is not an example of good etiquette?
Q3.What is the format of the game called when you win a point each time your score is lower than your opponents on a hole?
Q4.What chemical is reduced during exercise that helps reduce anxiety, improve mood and relieve stress?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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