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Advanced Golf


Course Description

Development of skills and strategy in advanced golf.


Athena Title

ADVANCED GOLF


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Course Objectives

Objectives: 1. Be able to analyze mechanical principles involved in golf swing. 2. Be able to tell why flight of ball may curve right or left. 3. Be able to perform these shots: chip, pitch, putt, sand, irons, woods, fairway woods.


Topical Outline

1. Proper techniques in these will be taught: a. chip shot b. putting c. pitch shot d. sand shot e. iron play f. driving g. fairway woods h. trouble shots 2. Proper way to play a golf hole 3. Analyze a video tape of own golf swing. 4. Perform on the golf course what is learned on the practice area. 5. Demonstrate competence in health related fitness knowledge topics such as cardio respiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition, stress management, behavior modification and wellness.


Syllabus