GOLF
- Study the USGA Rules of Golf now in use.

- Tell about the three categories of golf
etiquette.
- Show that you know about the definitions of golf
terms.
- Tell about your understanding of the Golf
Rules in Brief.
- Show that you understand the "Rules of
Amateur Status."
- Tell about your understanding of the USGA system of
handicapping. Show that you have established your
handicap under this system.
- Do the following:
- Tell about the early history of golf.
- Describe its early years in the United States.
- Tell about the accomplishments of a top golfer of
your choice from each other following periods:
- Before 1900
- 1900 to 1940
- 1940 to present
- Talk over the following:
- Six vocational opportunities of golf
- Advantages of the amateur golfer
- Tell how a golf exercise plan can help you play better.
Show two exercises that would improve your game.
- Show the following:
- The proper grip, stance, pivot, and parts of a
good swing.
- The full wood shot, played from a tee.
- The fairway wood shot.
- The long iron shot.
- The short iron shot.
- The approach, chip, pitch, and pitch-and-run
shots.
- The sand iron shot, bunker, or heavy rough
recovery shots.
- A sound putting stroke.
- Play a competitive round of golf with another golfer
about your age and your counselor, or an adult he has
approved: OR enter and participate in a competitive golf
event. In either case,
- Follow the Rules of Golf.
- Use an approved handicap.
- Practice good golf etiquette.
- Show respect to fellow golfers, committee,
sponsor, and gallery.