Academic Catalog

PES206 GOLF

Course Code: 4530206
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(1-4)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Physical Education And Sports
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

General Description and orientation, the social aspect of golf; Golf Rules, course knowledge, basic principles, and terminology, safety requirements; The origin and development of golf; Introduction of basic golf equipment, golf balls, clubs, tees, markers, golf dress rules; Explanation of the essential skills of golf; Introduction of the basic rules and sportsmanship on the golf course; Introduction to advanced skills; Introduction of famous golf players and their basic strategies, presentation of popular golf tournaments; Course orientation, equipment information, tools of golf- club selection; putting and chipping; ball positioning, targets, distance and direction, swing progression, practice, and play.