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This unit introduces Year 4 students to the technical precision and strategic thinking required in golf through a carefully scaffolded progression of striking skills. By focusing on control, accuracy, and decision-making, students develop both fine motor coordination and analytical thinking as they learn to assess distance, select appropriate techniques, and navigate course challenges with increasing independence.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Golf Grip and Putting Fundamentals
1h 1min

Big Question:

How can we develop control and precision when striking a golf ball?

Key Objectives:

  • • Demonstrate correct golf grip and stance techniques
  • • Execute controlled putting strokes towards a target with increasing accuracy

Lesson 2

Putting Accuracy and Assessment
1h

Big Question:

How can I use the correct putting technique to score points and help my teammates improve their skills?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop putting accuracy using correct grip and stance
  • • To understand golf course terminology and apply backswing technique

Lesson 3

Iron Shot Technique
1h

Big Question:

How can we strike a golf ball accurately through the air to reach our target?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop iron club striking technique with proper setup and grip
  • • To understand when and how to use iron clubs for medium-distance shots

Lesson 4

Chipping Over Short Distances
1h

Big Question:

How can I use technique and precision to chip the golf ball over obstacles and land it accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop chipping technique to elevate the ball over short distances
  • • To demonstrate coordination and precision when chipping over hazards

Lesson 5

Chipping Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use different golf techniques to overcome course hazards and improve our accuracy?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop chipping technique with increasing accuracy over hazards
  • • To understand and identify different golf course features and their impact on play

Lesson 6

Course Navigation Skills
1h 9min

Big Question:

How can I use golf skills strategically while showing sporting values during tournament play?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop technique in iron play and putting through purposeful practice
  • • Demonstrate understanding of golf course hazards and strategic play