National First Ladies' Library
Don't Be a Duffer! Understanding the Sport of Golf
Young scholars are divided into six groups to access the "History of Golf Since 1497" website, and familiarize themselves with the data on one of the six pages of the website. They then work together as a large group to construct a...
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Mini Golf
Students practice putting skills by hitting plastic golf balls to poly spots or cones placed on the gym floor. As students improve, the teacher places obstacles in the putting path for students to put around.
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Golf
Students view short videos on various trailblazers in the game of golf. They examine the origins of the game of golf, the history of canadian success in golf, and design their own 18-hole colf course for their community.
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Team Target Golf Chip
Students practice chipping golf balls towards a target. In teams, students chip golf balls into a hula hoop, getting one point for each ball that is chipped in the hula hoop.
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High Activity Golf Test Taking
Students engage in a written test on the vocabulary and purpose of the game of golf. The students increase knowledge of golf terminology and maintain a high activity level during the game.
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Putting Golf Assessment
Young scholars assess their golf putting skills by filling out an assessment form.
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Geography Golf
Young scholars practice their knowledge of states and capitals while at the same time working on motor skills. This activity also promotes working together in small groups.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Bobby Jones: Golf's Fast Study
Bobby Jones was a child prodigy who became 'The Man' of golf.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Are More Expensive Golf Balls Worth It?
There is a bewildering selection of different golf balls to choose from for playing the game. Some less expensive, some more expensive, all with different claims for the advantages they will bring to your game. This project can help you...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Asymmetric Dimple Patterns and Golf Ball Flight
Have you ever wondered why golf balls have a pattern of dimples on their surface? The dimples are important for determining how air flows around the ball when it is in flight. The dimple pattern, combined with the spin imparted to the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Golf Clubs, Loft Angle, and Distance
If your idea of a great weekend morning is taking some practice swings at a driving range, or heading out to the links to play a round, this could be a good project for you. This project is designed to answer the question, what is the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tee Time: How Does Tee Height Affect Driving Distance?
If you're an avid golfer, this might be a fun project for you. When you're setting up to tee off out on the course, how much attention do you pay to putting the tee in the ground? The height of the tee can affect both where in the swing...
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History of Golf
From the Romans to today, people have played games using a stick to hit a ball, such as golf.
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Lee Trevino
A biography of Trevino as he slowly took up the sport of golf to become a leader of the sport.
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Nancy Lopez's Bio
This site features the story of LPGA star Nancy Lopez. Gives biographical information on the woman behind the clubs.
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Pga of America
The official web site of the Professional Golf Association of America. Learn about golf news, events, techniques, and more.
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The Official Site of Jack Nicklaus
Discover interesting facts about golfer Jack Nicklaus through his company website, including career statistics, professional highlights (listed year by year) and major Championship performances.
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United States Golf Association
The USGA website provides rules, handicap information, etiquette and equipment information regarding the game of golf. The Association website also details information about membership and championships in the United States.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Science of Golf
Collection of short original video clips uncovers the science, technology, engineering and math behind the game of golf. The video series features both scientists and pro golfers and lessons plans are provided to accompany the videos.
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Nbc Learn: Science of Golf
NBC Learn, in partnership with the United States Golf Association, uncovers the science, technology, engineering and math behind the game of golf. For lesson plans provided by the National Science Teachers Association, open the video and...
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation: History of Golf in Canada
This resource uses text and photos to examine the history of golf in Canada.