Teens on the Tee
Lesson Plan # 3
Core Lesson: Honesty and Meet and Greet with A-L-R / Play Day
· Core Values: Honesty – to tell the truth.
· Core Lesson: Five Steps for Meeting Someone New and A-L-R (Ask, Listen, Respond)
· Healthy Habit: Safety – Actions done to stay out of danger and keep the PLAYer from getting hurt.
Energy – It is important to understand and make healthy choices about when to eat, how much to eat, and the types of food and drinks to provide the body with the most useful energy.
· Golf Skill: Putting, Chipping and Full Swing On the Course
· Etiquette: Pace of Play and The Spirit of the Game
· Rules of Golf: Playing the Ball
· Golf Fundamental: Get Ready to Swing and Target Awareness, Clubface and Ball Contact
· Homework: Pages 16 – 19 PLAYer book or Pages 16 – 21 Par book
LEAD COACH: Today is a play day for students. The goal is to get them on the golf course for as long as possible. Chapter staff has notified the course of this date, but it is your responsibility to make contact with the golf staff prior to arriving at the course and establish a specific plan of action.
Warm-Up: Golf Fitness Warm-Up Activity (odd numbered workout day – see separate “Golf Circuit Warm-Up” handout located on the private coach website)
Opening Questions: After completing the golf fitness warm up exercise above, coaches and participants will discuss the following questions:
1. When you hear the word honesty, what do you think about?
2. Why is it important to be honest in golf? Also in other areas?
3. Has there even been a time when you were dishonest? What happened?
4. How can you be safe on the golf course? At home?
5. Why is being safe important?
6. What types of things do you eat to create high energy levels?
7. How can you make a positive first impression?
8. What do you do when you meet someone new? (Go over five tips for meeting and greeting found in Par yardage book)
a. Face the other person and remove your hat if you are wearing one.
b. Smile and look him or her in the eye.
c. Give a firm handshake.
d. State your name clearly and loudly enough to be heard.
e. If you need more information, ask a question.
9. How do you create a conversation with someone you just met? (Go over ALR – Ask, Listen, Respond found in Par yardage book)
10. What is the difference between open and close ended questions? Give an example.
Please do not spend more than 5 - 8 minutes discussing all the material above.
Rules of Golf and Etiquette:
Etiquette – Pace of Play – Play at a good pace and keep up. It is a group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in from of them.
The Spirit of the Game: – Golf is one of the few sports where the PLAYer is responsible for making sure that he/she is following the Rules and calls penalties on himself/herself. All PLAYers should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times. They need to follow the rules at all times and win or lose with grace.
It is OK if the ball falls off the tee before the PLAYer hits from the teeing ground. The PLAYer should just put the ball back on the tee and play. Rule 11
You cannot touch your ball or move your ball (Play It As It Lies) to a better place in the middle of a hole unless another Rule allows you to do so. Rule 13-1
You can only hit the ball with the head of the club. You cannot push or sweep the ball or hit the ball with the grip (handle). Rule 14-1
You cannot make a stroke at the ball while it is moving. Rule 14-5
Make sure that the ball is yours before making a stroke. If you play a Wrong Ball you have to add two Penalty Strokes and then play your ball. Rule 15-3
Activity: Play Day
Objectives of Game: this lesson is about getting the kids on the golf course to experience playing.
Objectives of Golf Fundamental: coaches will review the golf fundamentals covered so far while playing the course.
Supplies: cones, balls, tees, ball markers/coins
Description of Set-Up: coaches should place cones/tee markers down to shorten the golf course making it more appropriate for the age and skill level of the class. Recommended yardages are: par 3 – 60 yards, par 4 – 100 yards, par 5 – 150 yards. Make sure to take in account hazards, hills and other obstacles when setting up your course.
How to Play: Below are a few sample golf formats coaches can choose from. Think about your class skill level when determining what format to play.
· Scramble (Captain’s Choice) – can be played by 2, 3, or 4 person teams, and involves choosing the one best shot following every stroke, with each team member playing again from that same spot. This can be a slow format with big groups. Always remember pace of play and safety.
· No Putts – players hit shots until they are on the green (or fringe). Once a player has reached the green (or fringe) they have completed the hole and can pick up. If played as a competition, the winning individual or team is the one who reaches the green (or fringe) in the lowest number of shots. ***No Putts can be added to a scramble format to speed up pace of play.***
***Topics for Discussion***
· Review material the class covered in weeks 1 and 2
· Talk about the different parts of the golf course
· Encourage students to demonstrate respect, courtesy, responsibility and honesty. Make sure to recognize individual students when they demonstrate these things.
Coach Notes: The goal of this week is to get the kids used to playing on the golf course. The first thing coaches should be concerned with is the safety of players on the course. Equally as important is ensuring that students are keeping up with the pace of play.
Make sure you are aware of these things:
· Who hits next? (think “air traffic controller” – clearly state who’s hitting next and help them get prepared)
· Safety (where are students standing or walking)
· Golf bags (show them where to place their golf bags to ensure a proper pace-of-play)
· Equipment (help them keep up with all of their equipment)
Remember these things when you provide golf instruction:
· Instruction should not slow down play
· Instruction should be focused on the golf fundamentals “Get Ready to Swing” and “Target Awareness”.
· Instruction should be age and skill level appropriate.
Remember to look for things they are doing right. This will probably be many participants first time on a golf course…make it fun and memorable! This is also a great time to get to know the young people in your group, so chat it up! Keep it simple, keep it light, and keep it fun!!!
Alternate Putting Game – if the golf course cannot handle the entire group on the course at one time, split the group in half. One group should go on the course while the other group stays on the putting green and plays the following game.
Putting Activity: “Meet in the Middle”
Objectives of Game: to work on basic putting skills. Good time to review last week’s core values/life skills.
Objectives of Golf Fundamental: this game stresses distance response
Supplies: string/survey tape, golf balls, putters, tees
Description of Set-up: coaches should set up the game grid based upon the description in the diagram at the end of the lesson plan. Use string/survey tape and tees to create the lines. Make sure you consider participant safety when setting up this activity.
How to Play: Group is split into 2 teams and given one of 2 different color golf balls. Each team is designated a particular side of the grid to putt from. Players spread out safely on each side and prepare to putt. When the coach signals, the participants putt and try to stop their golf ball in between the 2 middle lines. If a student successfully stops their golf ball in between the 2 middle lines, they join the coaches off to the side. The goal is to be the first team with all their players joining the coach off to the side. Once a student joins the coach, they should begin encouraging their teammates who are still putting.
Bridge to Life: Use the following questions to help participants apply their “on-course” work to their “off-course” activities and experiences.
1. How did you use the golf fundamentals Get Ready to Swing and Target Awareness on the course today?
2. What format did your group play? Explain the rules to the group.
3. Did you learn a new golf rule today?
4. How are you going to practice your golf game over the next week?
5. How did you display safety today on the course? How are you going to be safe on the way home?
6. How did you demonstrate responsibility and honesty today?
7. What decisions will you make this week to increase your energy level?
8. How will you use your new meeting and greeting skills this week?
9. What did you learn about ball contact and why is it important?
10. How do you plan to keep working on your clubface and ball contact when you practice?
11. What are the 5 Tips for a Successful Meet and Greet?
12. Do you feel more prepared to make a good “first impression” now?
Lesson Plan Progression: Activities will follow this sequence.
· Fitness Warm Up
· Opening Discussion – Honesty, Safety and Energy and Meet and Greet
· Activity 1 – On Course
· Bridge to Life Questions
· Homework Assignment - Pages 16 –19 (PLAYer) or 16 – 21 (Par)
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