Students will develop an understanding of golfing clubs that are commonly used within the game of Golf.
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Students can describe appropriate times to use different clubs in a game and apply in practical scenarios.
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There have been many changes throughout the life in golf in equipment. From simple sticks to hand crafted wooden clubs to todays technologically advanced innervations to suit all players and courses to achieve the best outcome.
Whilst watchin the video note down 3 points ( in sentences) that has led to the changings and innervations for todays golf clubs. example
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Playing golf requires a range of equipment all of which can be bought from your local club, driving ranges, or on-course and off-course golf retail stores. A lot of equipment can also be hired from your local club or driving range. Equipment includes anything used or worn such as clubs, balls, golf bag, buggy, tees, golf shoes, a glove, etc.
Each golf club is designed for a different task.
Using your research skills copy and complete the below table into your workbooks
Each golf club is designed for a different task.
- Woods
- Woods have the least angle on the club face and are designed for shots from the tee or for long fairway shots. In theory, the 1 wood or driver provides the least height but the greatest distance. In contrast, the 5 wood travels higher but not as far.
- Hybrids
- Hybrids fit between the woods and irons and are often described as ‘rescue’ clubs.
- Irons
- Irons are numbered from 1 to 9. Again, the low numbered clubs are built for distance while the 7, 8 & 9 irons are for higher, shorter shots.
- Wedges
- Wedges are designed for even shorter, higher shots out of bunkers or very close to the green.
- Putters
- Putters come in a variety of styles but all have a flat face with which the ball is struck to roll across the green.
Using your research skills copy and complete the below table into your workbooks
Its not only the clubs that are the tools for the equipment but also the ball. The technology that goes into the ball to make it spin less or more, have less drag or more dimples to maximize its efficiency is a whole industry.
Golf strategy is not just about the club you choose its also about how you hit the ball.
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Golf balls have also involved from being stuffed with feathers and wrapped in horse hide to aerodynamic projectiles. What are some of the key components in changes in golf ball construction.
example: dimples to reduce drag What rules ensure golf is still about the player and not the technology |