Saint Peter Boys Golf
Scope and Sequence
(Grades 7-12)
Indoor Practices
Purpose: to review golf rules, golf swing and etiquette; warm up the golf
swing and golf muscles
How We Will Do This:
Review Rules
-golfers will take 3 rules tests within the first week of practice
-golfers passing these tests (90%) will be exempt from viewing the
rules videos, but will have to make corrections
-golfers not receiving a passing score on these tests, will watch the
rules videos and correct the rules on their tests
-rules tests and/or videos must be completed before competing in
a meet/tournament
Work on Fundamentals of Game
-grip (overlap, interlocking, or two-hand – first two preferable)
-proper stance (feet shoulder-width apart, slight bend at the
waist, knees bent)
-proper arm position (elbows, wrist)
Areas of the Game and Fundamentals of the Shots
-putting: slow, straight back and through – finish with putter
pointing to hole, narrower stance (carpet simulation)
-chipping: backswing determined by distance, follow through to
target, use variety of clubs depending on lie (targets/hula
hoops, nets)
(ex. 100 yards out – pitching wedge, 50 yards out – sand
wedge, fringe – 8 iron with a “putting” swing)
-full swing: position of arms and feet, placement of ball in stance,
transfer of weight
nets
**Each golfer has his/her own unique swing. What works for one golfer will
not always work for another, however, reviewing the basic fundamentals can
help each golfer find a swing that is effective and meets his/her individual
needs.
Outdoor Practice
Purpose: to continue working on same skills as indoors and using them in
game like scenarios
How We Will Do This:
Review of Rules
-use the course to give scenarios and show various rules and
procedures
-discuss rules that come up during practice rounds and competition
Work on the Fundamentals of the Game
-Putting Green:
-work on finding the stroke used at various distances,
-reading the greens (left and right break, slope, uphill, downhill)
-bump and run (short irons vs. pitching/sand wedge)
DRILLS:
*1-2-3 putter lengths (make 15, 10, 5)
*2-4-6 putter lengths (make 10, 5, 3)
*putt to a tee (feel of green vs. making putt)
*Stop Putt (importance of follow through)
*Eyes Closed Test (proper stroke/line)
*Fringe Putting
*Chip and 1 putt game (partner up and each
golfer gets 1
chip and 1 putt, if they make this they get a point. Play to
10 or whatever you have time for)
-Chipping/Sand
-identifying length of swing based on distance
-positioning of club (open to lift, closed to roll)
-stance, positioning of ball (back in stance to bump and run,
forward in stance to loft more)
-location (do you want to land on green or roll to pin)
DRILLS:
*Target Practice
*No-Wrist Chipping Drill
*Groove Your Chipping Stroke
-Range
-pre-shot routines (follow same routine each shot)
-identify distances for each club (use range)
-hitting for location (pick post to fly over or chip to)
-practice “trouble” clubs
-club selection (if buried in rough, use an iron – in trees, find
safest way out to fairway)
DRILLS:
*Target Practice
*Preset Back Swing Drill
*Consistent Swing
*Easy Driver Drill
*Hip Turn Drill
*Play 9 holes or 18 holes as if you were on course. Play hole
1 by teeing off and 2nd club depends on how you hit first
shot, etc. No putting.