Foundation Skills & Course Play
Golf
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 3 students to golf fundamentals through a carefully structured progression from putting basics to full course play. The focus is on developing precise motor control, spatial awareness, and sporting values whilst building confidence with golf-specific movements. Through authentic golf course experiences, students learn to apply techniques strategically whilst developing patience, concentration, and respect for the game's traditions.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use proper technique and golf etiquette to improve our putting accuracy?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop correct grip and stance for golf putting
- • To improve putting accuracy towards targets of varying distances
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we control the weight and direction of our putting to score points and navigate different areas of a golf course?
Key Objectives:
- • To putt a ball towards a target with improved accuracy and appropriate weight of shot
- • To understand the key components of a backswing in putting
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we control where the golf ball goes when we hit it through the air?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop striking skills using iron clubs for medium-distance shots
- • To understand when and how to set up for iron shots
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can I use the golf club to make the ball fly over obstacles and land where I want it to?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop chipping technique to elevate the ball over short distances
- • To understand how club position affects ball elevation
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use different golf techniques to navigate around hazards and hit my target?
Key Objectives:
- • Strike the ball with increasing accuracy using chipping technique
- • Demonstrate understanding of golf course hazards and club selection
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I play a full round of golf while demonstrating sporting values and keeping accurate score?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop technique in both iron play and putting during course play
- • To understand and apply golf scoring systems and terminology