Teaching the Rules and Etiquette
Define the Game of Golf
Rule 1-1: The Game of golf consists of playing a ball from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the rules.
Explain the source of all protocol and the Special Olympics Golf Rules:
- The Official Special Olympics Sport Rules shall govern all Special Olympics Golf competitions.
- As an international Sports Program, these rules have been based upon
The Rules of Golf as approved by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrew, Scotland (R&A) and the United States Golf Association.
- These rules shall govern all competition except when in conflict with the Official Special Olympics Rules. In such cases, the Official Special Olympics Rules shall apply.
Demonstrate and review the Summary of the Rules of Golf
- Pictures
- Video
- "What if" Scenarios
Rules Assessment
- Written
- Oral
- Athlete demonstration of proper procedure
Training Session Reviews
- 28 Basic Rules ( 8 week training session)
- Feature at least 3-4 Basic rules as part of each training session and incorporate into skills training: Example: When teaching putting introduce rules and etiquette that would apply to the putting green. ( Marking the ball, touching the line, order of play, etc.)
Coaching suggestion: Invite a Golf Association representative or golf professional to host a Golf Rules Training for the athletes, coach and volunteers.
