Golf is a game, which is played individually, against an opponent. The aim of the game is to tee off from the first tee, and get the golf ball in each of the holes, in as few shots as possible.
Golf
What
is it?
Golf is a game, which is played individually, against an opponent. The aim
of the game is to tee off from the first tee, and get the golf ball in each
of the holes, in as few shots as possible.
Safety
Message
Participants should receive appropriate training in the safe use of equipment
before playing this game.
Ideas/Aims
• Have a sound knowledge of the rules golf.
• Know what special clothing should be worn
to play the game, and be aware that different clubs can require different
clothing.
• Be able to keep score of your own game.
• Be able to keep score of others games.
• Attain a reasonable proficiency in the
basic skills of the game.
• Participate and compete in a serious game.
• Show knowledge of the care and maintenance
of equipment.
• Show skills and an improvement in your
standard of play.
• Try improving your shots, by playing at
a driving range.
• Aim for a national governing body standard.
Review/Assessment
Participants should show the assessor their skills in this sport, and their
ability to drive the golf ball in a straight line. They should discuss the
rules of the game and the participant should show the assessor their ability
to keep score.
Governing Body/Organisation
English Golf Union, The National Golf Centre, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa,
Lincolnshire, LN10 6PU
Tel: 01526 354500, Fax: 01526 354020
web site: www.englishgolfunion.org
The
Golf Foundation, Foundation House, Hanbury Manor, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12
0UH
Tel: 01920 484044, Fax: 01920 484055