Level One Assessments - What to Expect
Putting
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 4 putting forms
- Thumbs on Top
- The "Y" Setup
- Eyes over the Ball
- Backswing = Follow-Through
Skills
- Short Putt - 2 feet away, must make 3 of 5 attempts
- Medium Putt - 10 feet away, must two-putt 3 of 5 attempts
Around the Green
Chipping
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 4 chipping forms
- Hotdog in the Bun
- Big Toe
- Eyes over the Ball
- Backswing = Follow-Through
Skills
- Short Chip - 20 feet away, must chip 3 of 5 into within 8 feet of the hole.
Pitching
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 5 pitching forms:
- Hotdog in the Bun
- "Y" Setup - Ball in the Middle
- "L" to "L" backswing = Follow-through
- Brush the Grass
- Stick the Finish - Show some shoe
Skills
- Short Pitch - Using a tee or hitting off the ground, 2 of 5 pitches must land and stay on the green from 10 yards away.
Full Swing
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 5 full swing forms
- Hotdog in the Bun
- "Y" Setup with Ball in the Middle
- "Y" to "L"
- Release the "L" / Brush the Grass
- Stick the Finish / Show the Shoe
Skills
- Mid-Iron Shot - Hit a 6, 7, or 8 Iron using a tee or off the ground at least 25 yards in air, 3 of 5 attempts.
Equipment, Rules & Etiquette Knowledge
This information is covered in the back of the Learning Program Handbook. You must answer 5 of 5 questions correct verbally.
Scoring
Once qualified by passing skills test, we go out to the course. From 50 yards away, you must make a 6 or better 3 times.