Level Three Assessments - What to Expect
Putting
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 7 putting forms
- Thumbs on Top
- The "Y" Setup
- Eyes over the Ball
- Short, Medium, Long Putt
- Aim the Train at a Spot
- Reading the Green
- Putting Routine
Skills
- Short Putt - 2 feet away from hole, must make 5 of 5
- Medium Putt - 20 feet away on sloping green, must two-putt 4 of 5 attempts
- Opposite Side of Hole - 20 feet opposite side of medium putt, must two-putt 4 of 5 attempts
- Long Putt - 40 feet away, must two-putt 3 of 5 attempts
Around the Green
Chipping Forms
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 8 chipping forms
- Hotdog in a Bun
- "Y" Setup, Ball in Middle
- Backswing = Follow-Through
- Brush the Grass
- Short and Medium Chip
- Chipping Routine
- Choke Down
- Stick the Finish and Be Still
Skills
- Short Chip - 20 feet away, must chip 4 of 5 into within 8 feet of the hole
- Medium Chip - 40 feet away, must chip 2 of 5 into within 8 feet of the hole
Pitching Forms
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 9 pitching forms
- Hotdog in a Bun
- "Y" Setup / Ball in the Middle
- Little "L" to Little "L"
- Backswing = Follow-through
- Aim the Train at a Spot
- Short and Medium Pitch
- Pitching Routine
- Bruch the Grass
- Stick the Finish / Show some Shoe
Skills
- Short Pitch - 10 yards away, 3 of 5 must land and stay on the green
- Medium Pitch - 40 yards away, 2 of 5 must land and stay on the green
Sand
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 7 Sand forms
- Don't Touch
- Ball Forward
- "Y" to "L"
- Sand Routine
- Open Stance / Swing Parallel
- Splash the Sand Under the Ball
- Stick the Finish / Show Some Shoe
Skills
- Sand Shot - 3 of 5 balls out of bunker, with one landing and staying on the green
Full Swing
Knowledge - need to say and demonstrate these 7 full swing forms
- "Y" Setup / Ball Positions
- "Y" to "L"
- Release the "L"
- Brush the Grass
- Stick the Finish, Show some Shoe
- Find Your Target
- Aim the Train
Skills
- Mid-Iron Shot - Hit a 6, 7, or 8 Iron off the ground at least 40 yards in air, 3 of 5 attempts.
- Driver Shot - Hit Driver off a tee at least 60 yards in the 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, you will go play holes on the golf course. For Level 3, you must make 6 or better 3 times from 150 yards away.