Chabot College
September 2000
Course Outline for Physical Education 3
ADVANCED GOLF TOURNAMENT MENTAL PREPARATION
Catalog Description:
PHED 3GLM – Advanced Golf Tournament Mental Preparation
1.5 unit
The course is designed to prepare the advanced golfer to handle the pressures of tournament golf through
mental and physical relaxation techniques in top amateur golf. The class will meet 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
1. Tournament playing with a maximum index of 6 or lower
2. Verification of playing index (NCGA Card)
3. Pass performance testing
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
The course is designed to prepare the advanced golfer to handle the pressures of tournament golf through
mental and physical relaxation techniques in top amateur golf.
Course Content:
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Equipment fitting and selection of clubs.
Golf course dress and etiquette.
Introduction of tournament formats with the specific strategies for each.
Relaxation techniques-breathing, emotional releases for bad shots and/or missed opportunities and
choosing appropriate focal points.
Concentration techniques-staying in the moment, technique for controlling our inner voice and
visualization.
Practical application through tournament participation.
Practice sessions-course and driving range.
Course management.
Psychology in scoring.
Methods of Presentation:
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Demonstrations
Videos
Lecture
Drills
Playing 18 holes
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Performance testing
Attendance
Scoring
Course work
Chabot College
Advanced Golf Tournament Mental Preparation - PHED 3GLM, Page 2
Textbook:
Golf Is Not A Game Of Perfect, Bob Rotella
Special Student Material:
Golf shoe (spikeless) 14 clubs with bag, appropriate dress attire
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September 2000