WHES 1070 - Golf

Credit Hours: 2.00
(2 contact hrs)
(formerly PHED 1070) Provides the student with knowledge concerning the golf swing, rules, course design, and etiquette. Students develop basic skills in the grip, chipping, full swing, and putting.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize golf terminology.

Objectives:

Explain golf terms.
Define golf terminology.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate golf skills at the basic level.

Objectives:

Demonstrate grip.
Demonstrate stance.
Demonstrate posture.
Demonstrate swing.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate safety techniques while on the golf course.

Objectives:

Identify potential hazards.
Use equipment properly.
Practice proper course etiquette.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate appropriate behavior on the golf course.

Objectives:

Identify course etiquette.
Recognize rules of the game.
Keep score.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week 1 Basic Elements - Grip, Stance, Posture

Week 2 Full Swing - Practice and Drills - Driving Range

Week 3 Pitching Techniques - Driving Range

Week 4 Sand Traps

Week 5 Hazards and Unusual Lies

Week 6 Chipping - Driving Range

Week 7 Putting - Driving Range

Week 8 Swing Mechanics - Driving Range

Week 9 Course Management - Practical On-course Experience

Week 10 Course Management - Practical On-course Experience

Week 11 Individual Videotape Recording

Week 12 Individual Videotape Review

Primary Faculty
Jenuwine, Linda
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Wilcox, Dee Ann

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088