Week Four: Sand and flopping

Core Value: Honesty

Rule of the Day: Clubs, Balls, Equipment (Rule 4)

Lesson: Pitching vs. Bunker/Flop shots

Practice: Pitching, sand, flopping

Application: Golf Course (Focus: pace of play)

Homework: Quiz 4

Quiz 4

Extra Resources:

1. Rule: Clubs, balls, equipment - refer to rule 4 in your rules book

   1. Notes

2. Flop shot - video 1, video 2

3. Golf Course

   1. Pace of play is the most important element of tournament play. You should always move as fast as possible. Here are some ways to make sure you’re keeping a good pace of play:

      1. Only take one or two practices swings each shot

      2. As soon as you hit your ball, start thinking of what club you will need for your next shot

      3. Play ready golf: always be ready to play when it’s your turn

      4. Walk quickly and don’t get distracted by nature

      5. Put your back off to the side of the green, closest to the next hole. Bring your putter or club to chip/pitch with.

      6. Don’t write down scores until the tee box of the next hole so you don’t hold up other groups on the green

      7. You should take an average of 15 minutes per hole. Keep a timer and see how you do.

      8. Always be hitting or walking. Never just stand there waiting for your opponent to hit. Have your bag on your back and be ready to go as soon as he’s done.