Underwater treasure, meet Gordon Davis, golf ball diver

Underwater treasure, meet Gordon Davis, golf ball diver

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

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Gordon Davis, a professional golf ball diver, shares insights into his unique profession. He dives in murky waters to retrieve thousands of lost golf balls, which are then repurposed into various keepsakes. Gordon highlights the challenges of diving, such as poor visibility and deep mud, and emphasizes the qualities needed for the job, like grit and independence. He humorously advises golfers to consider other sports to avoid losing their balls.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge golfers face at the 17th hole of TPC Sawgrass?

Long distance

Sand traps

Water hazards

Strong winds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Gordon Davis primarily locate the golf balls underwater?

By following a map

By feeling them in the mud

Using a metal detector

With a flashlight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge Gordon faces while diving for golf balls?

Strong currents

Poor visibility due to algae

Cold water temperatures

Aggressive fish

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the golf balls after they are retrieved?

They are repurposed into keepsakes

They are sold as new

They are used for practice

They are thrown away

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Gordon give to golfers to keep their balls dry?

Use waterproof balls

Improve their swing

Take up another sport

Avoid playing on rainy days