Pitching Test #1
Purpose: To determine the student's ability to strike a ball in the air over a goal post 5 feet high.
Equipment or facility:
- 9 iron or wedge
- 6 golf balls
- Two standards with a rope between; the width 15 feet, the cross bar 5 feet off the ground.
Procedure: The student stands 25 feet from the standard. Each shot has a possible 20 points. To score 20 points, he/she must strike ball firmly and in the air over the cross bar. Five points are given for hitting the ball solid, and 15 points for the ball going in the air over and in between the 15 feet width. He/she can score 10 points for the ball to go under the cross bar. He/she can score 5 points for just striking the ball. Only count 4 best balls out of 6. The student may use a tee for each shot.
Pitching Test #2
Green Version (9 — pitching wedge or Sand wedge)
- While using the chipping/pitching diagram, simply place a bag, club or obstacle 1/3 the distance from the starting point to establish a restraining line.
- All shots must fly over the restraining line and come to rest within the target area to be considered a successful shot.
Range Version (9 — PW or SW)
- Follow above instructions while using the Range Version diagram below.
- The pitching test for the range version is optional in the event that pitching is not allowed on the putting green.
Pitch/Chip Test
Use the Chipping/Pitching diagram and select any one of the three distances. (Short, Medium, Long)
There is no restraining line, however the starting distance should allow the ball to land on the green with any of the less lofted clubs.
Use the short shot chart to help you select the proper iron for the shot distance.
Note: Any ball, which hits a tee, can be replayed if there is some doubt of its status.
Note: Use same distances for both pitch and chip skills except for the pitch place a club or bag 1/3 the distance from the starting line for a restraining line in pitching.
Note: Use the roll and flight calculations from the pitching a chipping short shot chart to select your proper iron for each distance.
Student Set-Up Instructions: Pace the distance and use golf tees to outline the targets to establish the test stations.
