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Golf - Lesson 1 - Intro, Full Swing, Stance, Posture
This is the first lesson out of nine in this golf unit. So, let's start at the beginning. A little history, some rules, and an introduction to golf terms. Practice the full golf swing without a club in hand. Focus on stance and posture....
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Golf - Lesson 2 - Etiquette, Setup, Weight DistributionGolf - Lesson 2 - Etiquette, Setup, Weight Distribution
Golf Lesson 2 is part of an eight lesson plan unit. The focus is on course etiquette. The proper grip and how to setup are introduced. After practicing and checking proper grip and setup routines, weight distribution is...
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Golf - Lesson 5 - Course Etiquette
A great golf lesson reviews all the skills learned so far, including the history, rules, terms, and course etiquette, and of course how to hit a golf ball. The class will demonstrate what the physical skills and be evaluated on their...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Golf
In this boy scout merit badge: golf worksheet, 8th graders research the rules, history, first aid, terminology, benefits, and careers of golf using the website listed, then answer 8 detailed questions as part of earning a merit badge.
National First Ladies' Library
Don't Be a Duffer! Understanding the Sport of Golf
Students are divided into six groups to access the "History of Golf Since 1497" website, and familiarize themselves with the data on one of the six pages of the website. They then work together as a large group to construct a timeline of...
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The Lesson: Sport Relief
Students consider the role of Sport Relief in aiding developing nations. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the history of the fundraiser and how Sport Relief provides educational...
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History of Golf
From the Romans to today, people have played games using a stick to hit a ball, such as golf.
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Worldgolf.com: A History of the Pga Tour
An overview of the history of the PGA Tour is presented. Also contains a link to a year-by-year chronology of important events in PGA history.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
A brief history of Olympian Babe Didrickson's progression from sport to sport, excelling at every one including golf.
National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland: Digital Archive: Golf in Scotland: 1457 1744
Overview of the history of golf in Scotland provided by original documents and texts highlighting equipment, techniques, rules, and social applications.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Golf: Learn All About the Sport of Golf
Learn all about golf play, history, rules, equipment, and glossary. Become a golfer and have fun golfing.
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Aauw: History of Women's Participation
This has a comprehensive history of women in sports. Set up in a timeline format, dating back to 776B.C. up until 2002 A.D.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Biography: Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Profile of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, which concentrates on her role as one of America's foremost female athletes. Babe is particularly well-known for breaking ground in women's golf.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Golf: Pga Tour for Kids
Kids learn about professional golf. The history of the PGA Tour and LPGA and fun facts.
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Jack Nicklaus by Golf Europe
Born in Ohio (USA), Nicklaus is considered to be the greatest golfer of the modern era and arguably the greatest in the game's history. This site provides basic information about the golfer.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Tiger Woods
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Tiger Woods, an American golfer who enjoyed one of the greatest amateur careers in the history of the game and became a dominant player on the professional circuit in the late 1990s. In...