Orientation to Golf Basics for New & Beginning Golfers
Welcome to the game of Golf! The Orientation To Golf Basics (OTBG) player development program is designed to help beginner players feel comfortable and knowledgeable on the course and to assist them with establishing a Golf Handicap Index Number (GHIN).
Course Overview
OTBG is a six-week player development program. Each session is held at Bay Area golf courses, and the final session will be held on an 18-hole course. Getting the most out of the six-week session requires commitment, patience, and practice. The first week is mandatory, and there are no makeups. Players who miss a session are welcome to make up a missed play day during the following 6-week sessions.
On-course Instruction
9
hole
play
days
Five on-course 9-hole play days, approximately 2½-3 hours per week.
Sessions take place on a different course each week (Walking)
18
hole play day
One on-course 18-hole play day, approximately - 4½-5 hrs.
This round
will be with a Cart.
Program Outline
Each session will focus on a specific set of clubs. Each player should bring only the clubs for that week’s session.
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Week 1 – Pull Cart: All Wedges, 7 iron, 1 wood, Putter – not the Driver.
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Week 2 – Pull Cart: Irons and Hybrids: 1 wedge (favorite), all Irons and Hybrids, 1 Wood –not the Driver.
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Week 3 – Pull Cart: Hybrids and Woods, Sand Wedge, Favorite Iron, all Hybrids and Woods–not the Driver.
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Week 4 – Pull Cart: Driver, 2 Wedges, 2 Irons, 2 Hybrids, 2 Woods.
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Week 5 – Pull Cart: Players’ choice. Ten club maximum.
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Week 6 – Motorized Cart: Entire bag, motorized carts.
On Arrival
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tee off to:
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briefly discuss the handout and answer questions (5-10 minutes or as needed),
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stretch at least 5 minutes
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practice putting 10 minutes (10 practice putts), hit 3-5 balls with each club in
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bag for that week’s focus.
Sista Buddies
Experienced and returning Sistas may volunteer as a buddy for up to 6 weeks.
The buddies may be different weekly-depending on knowledge of the weekly topic, on-course experience, and availability.
Beginning golfers go out with a buddy to make up a foursome, and the buddy is a
resource during the golf round.
Commitment
To be successful, this will require a commitment from everyone in order to complete the 6 weeks. The first week is mandatory, and there are no makeups. You are welcome to join a missed play day during the following 6-week sessions.
The experienced/returning golfer buddy will have a comfortable playing knowledge of that week’s focus
Annually an email goes out to all SOTL members with an outline/notice of the Player Development Program for the upcoming year with sign-up instructions.
Any other player development dates/programs will be communicated via email to SOTL members throughout the year.
Comminications