Chabot College
Fall 2002
Course Outline for Physical Education 3
GOLF COURSE PLAY - BEGINNING
Catalog Description:
PHED 3GPB – Golf Course Play - Beginning
1.5 units
This course is designed to give the student a continuation in the development of golf skills beyond the
intermediate level. The student will learn advanced skills and rules, tournament formats, course etiquette,
course management and the mental side of the game. Students will have the experience of playing on a
variety of 18 hole golf courses in the bay area. The course will emphasize the index/handicap system of
scoring and strategies in order to play competitive golf on an 18 hole golf course. 3 hours per week – Lab,
0.5 hours per week – Lecture.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Recommendations:
1. Golf course experience highly recommended with a maximum index of 36 and/or an 18 hole
maximum score of 115.
2. Pass skills and written tests on the first day of class.
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
This course is designed to give the student a continuation in the development of golf skills beyond the
intermediate level. The student will learn advanced skills and rules, tournament formats, course etiquette,
course management and the mental side of the game. Students will have the experience of playing on a
variety of 18 hole golf courses in the bay area. The course will emphasize the index/handicap system of
scoring and strategies in order to play competitive golf on an 18 hole golf course.
Course Content:
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Care and selection of equipment
Golf rules and etiquette
Index/Handicap System (Golf Handicap Index Number)
Course ratings and slopes
Course management, strategies and adjustments
Appropriate club selections on a variety of golf courses
Planned practice sessions: different shots, lies and recoveries
Common errors and corrections
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures.
Video presentations.
Computer generated presentations and analysis
Demonstrations.
Practice sessions
Competition on a variety of golf courses
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Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Attendance/Participation
b. Written tests
c. Skill tests
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Scores and Index
b. Understanding of Golf Course Play
Textbook:
Instructor’s handout
Special Student Material:
1. Appropriate physical education attire.
2. Golf bag, clubs, balls and spikeless shoes (Pull cart is optional.)
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May 2, 2002
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