Golf Etiquette

Civility on the Course

This lesson plan is written in scripted form and lists supplies and handouts required. An additional lesson plan, the 'Power Point Lesson Plan', is designed to assist you with your Power Point presentation.  This lesson plan indicates each slide and place that you need to move down the slide.

Each component may be altered to suit the client or teacher.

Purpose and Objectives:

In this 2-1/2 hour session, the students will learn the principles of the “Spirit of the Game” manners and etiquette the USGA recommends besides etiquette suggestions from many other sources.  The focus of this class is:

• Learning about the etiquette involved when we are on the teeing ground
• Learning why the pace of play is important.
• Learning the proper use of golf carts and the etiquette involved.
• Becoming aware of our role as golfers in course condition.
• Learning about honesty and integrity on the course. 
• Learning about the proper manners and etiquette we use on the course.

Golf Etiquette

Civility on the Course

Outline

On the Teeing Ground

• Basic etiquette rules: on time, divots, noise
• Body language: where to stand, no running
• Safety
• Activity

Pace of Play

• Be ready to play, plan shot, one practice swing
• Lost balls
• Etiquette used for the players in front and in back of your group
• Where to leave golf bag
• Know the rules
• Playing through
• Playing Ready Golf
• Activity

Golf Carts

• Know the rules and obey them
• Have an idea of where you are
• How to use the cart on the course
• Activity

Course Condition

• Leave the course in better condition than you found it
• Divots and how to repair them
• Putting greens—do’s and don’ts
• Ball marks and repair
• Activity

Honesty and Using Good Manners

• Discussion
• Basic rules that apply to consideration and kindness
• Quiet
• Activity

Choose this Lesson Plan Package

·         Scripted for easy use. This plan includes a PowerPoint CD and companion lessons indicating the location of all of the slides and all handouts.  Our special price is $175.00 for a limited time.