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This unit introduces Year 2 students to fundamental golf techniques through a carefully structured progression from simple putting to playing a complete round. The emphasis is on developing hand-eye coordination, force control, and spatial awareness whilst building confidence with golf equipment in a safe, supportive environment. Through progressive challenges, students learn to control ball direction and distance while developing personal responsibility and mathematical skills through score-keeping.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Golf Grip and Putting Fundamentals
45 min

Big Question:

How can we control where our golf ball goes by changing how we hold the club and stand?

Key Objectives:

  • • To grip a golf club using the correct overlapping technique
  • • To adopt a stable putting stance and strike a ball towards a target

Lesson 2

Putting Accuracy and Force Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we control our putting force to roll the ball exactly where we want it to go?

Key Objectives:

  • • To putt a ball towards a target with increasing accuracy
  • • To adjust putting force based on slopes and distances

Lesson 3

Iron Play Fundamentals
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our eyes and body position to strike the ball accurately with an iron club?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop consistent striking technique with iron clubs
  • • To understand proper setup and stance for iron shots

Lesson 4

Iron Shots with Height and Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use the 'tick-tock' technique to make our golf ball fly over obstacles safely?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the tick-tock technique for achieving height in iron shots
  • • To demonstrate safe movement and positioning within defined practice areas

Lesson 5

Chipping and Target Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use different golf techniques to get my ball exactly where I want it to go?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop chipping technique to clear obstacles and land accurately
  • • Apply appropriate club selection for different golf situations

Lesson 6

Playing a Round and Keeping Score
57 min

Big Question:

How can we play golf safely whilst demonstrating the school games values and keeping accurate scores?

Key Objectives:

  • • To play a complete round of golf safely whilst keeping accurate scores
  • • To demonstrate school games values throughout the game