Diamonds in The Rough - Summer,
2009 Schedule
| Beginner - Red Level | ||||
| Date | Time | Life Skill | Golf Skill | Rule |
| Tues., June 16 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Meet & Greet, introductions; Roll the ball, say your name |
Putting, set-up, stroke, short & long putts. | Definitions |
| Thurs., June 18 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Review yardage book, explain why so important |
Chipping, set-up, stroke | Definitions |
| Tues., June 23 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Code of Conduct: Respect for myself, others, surroundings |
Putting and Chipping skills test | Definitions (Test) |
| Thurs., June 25 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Rules of the game; How golf is different from other sports |
Full swing irons - Range | Definitions (Test) |
| Tues., July 7 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Rules of the Game ; Why rules are so important |
Putting | Rule 13: Play ball as it lies |
| Thurs., July 9 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Three tips for having more fun: Patient, Positive, Ask for help | Chipping | Rule 27: Ball lost or out of bounds |
| Tues., July 14 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Staying cool, 4 Rs: Replay, Relax, Ready, Redo |
Putting & Chipping skills test | Rule 21: Cleaning the ball |
| Thurs., July 16 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Shooting par; What is par? |
Full Swing Irons | Rule 28: Ball unplayable |
| Tues., July 28 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Personal par: What is your personal par? |
Full swing iron | Rule 18: Ball at rest moved |
| Thurs., July 30 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Nine core values: Discuss values 1, 2, & 3 |
Full swing irons & woods | Rule 27: Lost ball |
| Tues., Aug. 4 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Nine core values: Discuss values 4, 5 & 6 |
Chipping Team Competition | Rule 26: Water hazards |
| Thurs., Aug. 6 | 8:00- 9:30 a.m. |
Nine core values: Discuss values 7, 8 & 9 |
Putting Team Competition | Review golf terms |
| Date TBA |  |
End of Summer Tournament | Reminder: Student must attend at least 10 classes. (Full-year members are automatically entered) | |
| Intermediate - Silver Level | ||||
| Date | Time | Life Skill | Golf Skill | Rule |
| Tues., June 16 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Meet & Greet, introductions; Roll the ball, say your name |
Putting | Definitions |
| Thurs., June 18 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Review yardage book, explain why so important |
Chipping | Definitions |
| Tues., June 23 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Code of Conduct: Respect for myself, others, surroundings |
Full swing | Definitions (Test) |
| Thurs., June 25 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Rules of the game; How golf is different from other sports |
On course instruction | Definitions (Written Test) |
| Tues., July 7 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Rules of the Game ; Why rules are so important |
Putting | Rule 10: Order of play |
| Thurs., July 9 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Three tips for having more fun: Patient, Positive, Ask for help | Chipping | Rule 11: Teeing ground |
| Tues., July 14 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Staying cool, 4 Rs: Replay, Relax, Ready, Redo |
Full swing | Rule 16: The Putting Green |
| Thurs., July 16 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Shooting par; What is par? |
On course instruction; 1/2 class play 3 holes |
Rule 18: Ball at rest moved |
| Tues., July 28 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Personal par: What is your personal par? |
Putting | Rule 16: The Putting Green |
| Thurs., July 30 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Nine core values: Discuss values 1, 2, & 3 |
Chipping | Rule 14: Striking the ball |
| Tues., Aug. 4 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Nine core values: Discuss values 4, 5 & 6 |
Full swing | Rule 26: Water hazard |
| Thurs., Aug. 6 | 10:30- 12:00 noon |
Nine core values: Discuss values 7, 8 & 9 |
On course instruction; 1/2 class play 3 holes |
Rule 24: Obstructions |
| Date TBA | |
End of Summer Tournament | Reminder: Student must attend at least 10 classes. (Full-year members are automatically entered) | |
| Advanced - Gold Level | ||||
| Date | Time | Life Skill | Golf Skill | Rule |
| Tues., June 16 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, introductions; Roll the ball, say your name |
Putting | Definitions |
| Thurs., June 18 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Review yardage book, explain why so important |
Chipping | Definitions |
| Tues., June 23 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Code of Conduct: Respect for myself, others, surroundings |
Full swing | Definitions (Test) |
| Thurs., June 25 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Rules of the game; How golf is different from other sports |
On course instruction | Definitions (Written Test) |
| Tues., July 7 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Rules of the Game ; Why rules are so important |
Putting | Rule 10: Order of play |
| Thurs., July 9 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Three tips for having more fun: Patient, Positive, Ask for help | Chipping | Rule 11: Teeing ground |
| Tues., July 14 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Staying cool, 4 Rs: Replay, Relax, Ready, Redo |
Full swing | Rule 16: The Putting Green |
| Thurs., July 16 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Shooting par; What is par? |
On course instruction; 1/2 class play 3 holes |
Rule 18: Ball at rest moved |
| Tues., July 28 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Personal par: What is your personal par? |
Putting | Rule 16: The Putting Green |
| Thurs., July 30 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Nine core values: Discuss values 1, 2, & 3 |
Chipping | Rule 14: Striking the ball |
| Tues., Aug. 4 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Nine core values: Discuss values 4, 5 & 6 |
Full swing | Rule 26: Water hazard |
| Thurs., Aug. 6 | 1:00- 2:30 p.m. |
Nine core values: Discuss values 7, 8 & 9 |
On course instruction; 1/2 class play 3 holes |
Rule 24: Obstructions |
| Date TBA | |
End of Summer Tournament | Reminder: Student must attend at least 10 classes. (Full-year members are automatically entered) | |