Level One Assessments

Level One Assessments - What to Expect

Putting

Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 4 putting forms 

  1. Thumbs on Top
  2. The "Y" Setup
  3. Eyes over the Ball
  4. Backswing = Follow-Through

Skills 

  1. Short Putt - 2 feet away, must make 3 of 5 attempts
  2. 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

  1. Hotdog in the Bun
  2. Big Toe
  3. Eyes over the Ball
  4. Backswing = Follow-Through

Skills

  1. 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:

  1. Hotdog in the Bun
  2. "Y" Setup - Ball in the Middle
  3. "L" to "L" backswing = Follow-through
  4. Brush the Grass
  5. Stick the Finish - Show some shoe

Skills 

  1. 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

  1. Hotdog in the Bun
  2. "Y" Setup with Ball in the Middle
  3. "Y" to "L"
  4. Release the "L" / Brush the Grass
  5. Stick the Finish / Show the Shoe

Skills

  1. 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.