Lesson 1: Precision Putting

How does understanding the topography of a green change your mental visualization of a successful putt?

Apex, Grain, Break, Lag Putting

1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports and activities.

(DOK 2) Compare the outcome of a "firm and straight" putt versus a "dying at the hole" putt on a side-hill slope. 2. (DOK 3) Formulate a strategy for a 30-foot putt that includes an uphill climb followed by a downhill break.

Golf is often called the "game of life" because it demands emotional regulation and calculated risk assessment. In the professional world, much like on the golf course, you are rarely presented with a perfect "lie." Success depends on your ability to accept a bad break, manage your "misses," and focus on the next objective rather than dwelling on a past mistake. This unit prepares students for the social and professional networking that often occurs on the course, emphasizing etiquette, integrity, and strategic thinking.

Multiple clubs and club sizes to choose from.

Students will demonstrate putting from a variety of distances and slopes.

• Full sets of golf clubs (Drivers, Irons, Wedges, Putters)

• Range buckets and high-visibility practice balls

• Portable launch monitors or swing analysis apps (e.g., Hudl or V1 Golf)

• Alignment sticks and "impact bags"

• Scorecards and yardage books for the local course

• Putting gates and string lines