Meeting Pattern

Online/Google Classroom

Description

Beginning Golf Fundamentals is designed for educators, coaches, and anyone looking to build a better understanding of the game. The course covers basic equipment, safety, grip, setup, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing fundamentals, rules, etiquette, and course management. Participants will learn the skills, practice them, and look at simple ways to teach or coach beginning golfers.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify and describe basic golf equipment, terminology, and essential safety practices.
• Demonstrate and explain basic golf fundamentals, including grip, setup, alignment, putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing.
• Apply basic rules, etiquette, and course management concepts to common beginner golf situations.
• Complete beginner level practice activities designed to improve fundamental golf skills.
• Create and explain simple instructional activities for teaching or coaching beginning golfers.
• Design a beginning golf instructional plan that addresses safety, skill progression, available equipment, space limitations, and different ability levels.

Text:

No required textbook. Course materials will be provided by the instructor and may include instructional handouts, presentations, videos, and selected free online resources.

Required Student Resources:

Internet access and a computer or tablet capable of viewing course videos and materials. Participants will also need access to basic golf equipment, including a putter, a wedge or short iron, one longer club, several golf balls or practice balls, and simple alignment aids such as alignment sticks, clubs, yardsticks, or tape. A safe indoor or outdoor practice area is required for skill activities. A phone camera or mirror may be helpful for self-assessment but is not required.