Playing golf
Activity

Modified Golf

Learn how to adapt the game of golf for students to practice during PE or as a leisure activity.

This modified golf activity is ideal for beginner golfers. It is designed for students to develop the basic skills and concepts of golf in a semi-controlled setting. The concept of the “long, middle, and short” game is stressed. The goal of this activity is to complete two holes in one session. Students progress from this activity to more advanced activities, eventually leading to playing on a true golf course.

The skills worked on within this activity are directly related to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education National Standards, the Perkins School for the Blind Adapted Physical Education Curriculum and components of the Expanded Core Curriculum.

Download the checklist of skills needed for Modified Golf.

Materials

Procedure

Environmental Modifications

Instructional Modifications

If needed while the student is mastering basic skills, assist student in lining up the correct distance from ball and towards target. Verbal cues and partial physical assistance can be used.

Assist students only as needed to strike the ball.

Helpful Hint: Try handing the student the golf club with handle towards student’s hand, as if you were going to shake their hand with the club handle. Students will usually grip the club correctly.

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By MLaCortiglia

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