Introduction to golf

Introduction to golf

Objective

Students will be able to Demonstrate knowledge of golf rules and concepts.

How Golf is Played

• There are 18 holes per course

• The object of the game is to get the ball into the hole in as FEW shots as possible

• In golf, the lowest score wins.

Multiple Choice

The object of the game is to get your ball from the starting point, into the hole in MANY shots as possible.

• True

• False

Golf Clubs

• Each club has a different purpose

• Woods are used for longer distance

• Irons are used for shorter distances and rougher terrain

• Putters are used on the green for putting the ball.

• The length and angle of the club face varies per club which affects the distance.

• The lower the number on the club, the farther it will hit the ball.

• ex: The driver is marked with the number 1.

Multiple Choice

The driver is used to hit the ball as far as possible

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Higher numbered irons should be used when?

• Long shots

• Driving

• Putting

• Shorter shots

Multiple Choice

Typically, when would you want to use a wedge club.

• When teeing off

• On the green

• When close to the green or in a sand bunker

• When far from the hole

Multiple Choice

The golfer furthest from the hole hits the ball next.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

The penalty for a lost ball is...

• 1 stroke

• 2 strokes

• forfeit hole

• forfeit round

Multiple Choice

How many clubs are you allowed to have?

• 11

• 13

• 14

• 20

Multiple Choice

What is an Ace in golf

• Serve that cannot be returned

• Playing card

• Hole in one

Multiple Choice

What is Par in golf?

• The amount of strokes it should take you to complete the hole

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

What is a birdie in golf?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• One stroke under par

Multiple Choice

What is a bogey in golf?

• one stroke under par

• one stroke over par

• two strokes under par

• two strokes over par

Multiple Choice

What is an eagle in golf?

• one under par

• two under par

• one over par

• two over par