Golf Lesson Plan
By Adam Bibbs
Grade: 12
Unit: Golf
Class size: 25 students
Equipment:
 30 Golf balls
 20 Hula Hoops
 25 Putters
 25 9 irons
 25 7 irons
 1 putting green with a hazard
 10 cones
Lesson #: 7 of 10
Content Focus: Shots used to position the ball on the green
Behavior Objectives: By the end of the lesson the student will be able to:
 Affective
Display a positive attitude by fully participating in all drills and activities,
while encouraging other classmates. This will be assessed by daily points
awarded by the evaluation of students form.
 Cognitive
Identify primary cues for the stance, grip, swing, chip, and pitch shots so
they understand how to apply these skills and shots in their future game
play. This will be assessed through teacher observation while the students
participate and when we review cues at the end of the class period.
 Psychomotor
Demonstrate proper shooting, stance, grip, swing, chip, and pitch shots
assessed by evaluation of students form. Demonstrate how to properly
demonstrate these skills and shots during game play, which will be
assessed by teacher observation and the skill analysis sheets.
Safety Concerns
-Be quiet while others are shooting
-Give the shooter plenty of space to strike the ball
-Never stand in front of someone who is about to shoot
-Treat others and equipment with respect
-Pay attention at all times
-Always be behind the ball that is farthest from the pin
-Stretch before you play
Future Suggestions:
Time
0-2
3-10
Description
Beginning
Set Induction:
 Anticipatory set: Can
anyone tell me what a
golfer can do to place
the ball on the green?
If they do not hit the
ball on the green two
very likely strategies
are to use a pitch or
chip shot to do so.
 Today we will be
learning how to
perform the pitch and
chip shots.
Warm up:
Stretching: touch toes, roll
shoulders, twist hips, arm circles,
and hold each for ten seconds. We
are doing these stretches to loosen
up the body so it is easier to shoot.
Grip Review
 Two handed grip
Usually used if you have small
hands
 Overlap grip
Usually used if you have larger
hands and prefer a weaker
grip
 Interlocked grip
The grip that I recommend
because it helps the hands
swing as one, and you have a
stronger grip on the club
Cues
Stance Review
Have the students gathered around
sharing how they think the proper
stance is executed.
weight centered
Organization
circle up
X
X
X
X
X
T
Circle up
X
X
X
X
X
V – Grip
T
Hammer - Grip
X
X
X
Stand tall
X
X
raise hips
T
bend knees
good posture
Feet shoulder
width apart
X
X
Swing Review
Have the students gathered around
sharing how they think the proper
swing is executed
Left arm
straight
X
X
X
Swing Straight
Back
T
Head down
11-18
After reviewing, pair students to
perform the skills together. These
partners will also play the game
with each other.
Middle
Major task 1: Pitch shot Performed with a 9 iron. A high
approach shot in golf. This shot is
specifically used to hit the ball
over a hazard and land on the
green close to the pin. Once the
ball lands it should not roll, it is
designed to die once it lands. We
will be working from short
distances to establish accuracy.
Extension 1: hit the ball with
proper form 5 times.
Extension 2: Hit the ball over the
hazard and on to the green.
Triangle with
arms
Follow Through
-Slightly open
stance
-Length of
swing
depending on
distance
-Choke down
-Head down
-Swing with
X
same force
-Hit down on
X
the ball, not a
scoop
-Follow through
X
X
X X
X
X
X X
T
19-26
Major task 2: Chip shot Performed with a 7 iron. A short
lofted golf stroke, used in
approaching the green. It is
specifically used in close distances
from the green where you would
like to hit the ball on the green and
it rolls to the pin. This shot should
not travel as high in the air as a
pitch shot. We will be working
from short distances to establish
accuracy.
-Slight open
stance
-Length of
swing depends
on distance
-Head down
-swing with
same
force/tempo
-don’t chop
-follow through
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X X
T
27-46
Extension 1: hit the ball with
proper form 5 times.
Extension 2: Hit the ball so it hits
on the edge of the green and rolls
toward the pin 5 times.
Application Activity: (hand out
the score cards) Set up a course,
have students use chip and pitch
shots depending on the hazards of
the course, then have them put the
ball into the hole. The student(s)
with the lowest score will win a
prize.
Remember the
safety rules
The Green Area
Lets play
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X X
T
47-50
Ending:
Closure: Clean up, put equipment
away.
lesson review
-review cues for stance, grip, and
swing
-review cues for pitch shot
-review cues for chip shot
Preview
-Tomorrow we are going to do
something a little different and go
play Frisbee Golf.
-circle up
X
-ask questions
about the lesson
X
X
Score Card for Application Activity
Hole 1
Hole 2
Hole 3
X
T
Walk back inside and bring
equipment back in
Name:
X
Score
Assessment Method
Evaluation of students
Demonstrates Proper Grip
Demonstrates Proper stance
Demonstrates Proper swing
Demonstrates Proper technique for the chip shot
Demonstrates Proper technique for the pitch shot
Demonstrates an understanding of game play
Daily points (All or None)
Poor Average Excellent
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
0
5
Golf Exam (61 pts)
Multiple Choice – 10pts
Directions – Circle the answer that fits best in the statement.
1. The earliest known reference of golf took place in ______________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Scotland
Ireland
Greenland
Finland
2. In 1858, a standard for round play was adopted and ___________ holes were
designates as a round.
a.
b.
c.
d.
19
18
9
10
3. Each hole begins by hitting the ball off the __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Fairway
Green
Tee
Bunker
4. The ___________ is a shot typically used to hit the ball over a hazard.
a.
b.
c.
d.
drive
chip
putt
pitch
5. ______________ is a club used to hit the ball while it lies on the green.
a.
b.
c.
d.
No. 3 wood
No. 3 iron
putter
Sand wedge
True or False – 10pts
Directions – Read the statements below and mark (+) for true and a (0) for false.
___1. Golf is only played by people who have a high income.
___2. No one should move, talk, or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole
when a player is making a stroke.
___3. No player should play until golfers playing ahead are out of range.
___4. The player whose ball is closest to the hole plays first.
___5. On a hole that is marked a Par 4, a player hits the ball into the hole on his/her
second shot. This would be considered a birdie.
Matching – 10pts
Directions – Match the statement with the correct choice.
a. Bogey
b. Eagle
c. Hazard
d. Rough
e. Fairway
__1. An obstacle on the golf course.
__2. The mowed or well kept part of the area between the tee and the green.
__3. The un-mowed or unwell kept part of the area between the tee and the green.
__4. A score of 1 over par on any hole (Example: On a Par 5 a player shoots a 6).
__5. A score of 2 under par on any hole (Example: On a Par 5 a player shoots a 3).
Short Answer –31pts
Directions – Answer all parts of each question clearly and label each part of your answer
clearly.
1. Name and describe the 3 major clubs used to play golf. (6pts)
2. Name and describe 3 shots used while playing a round of golf. (6pts)
3. Identify 3 ways to maintain safe game play while participating in golf. (3pts)
4. Identify and describe the 3 major parts of the full swing. (6pts)
5. Other than clubs and balls name and describe 5 other pieces of equipment that can be
used when playing golf. (10pts)
Extra Credit (4pts)
1. Who is currently the number 1 golfer in the world? (2pts)
2. What is the minimum diameter of the golf ball? (2pts)
Sources: Sports and Recreational Activities by Mood, Musker, & Rink,
Sport Progressions by Roy A. Clumpner, and PE Central.com