Palmerston North Golf Club Learn to Play Golf

Palmerston North Golf Club Learn to Play Golf Programme 2016:

Welcome: I welcome you to the Palmerston North Golf Club and the “Learn to Play Golf” Programme. This is the first year of the programme and we want to give those wanting to try Golf a pathway to learn in a relaxed atmosphere. Alan Barnett (AB) and his team have set up a fantastic programme and are more than happy to answer any questions about golf. I look forward to meeting you during the “Learn to Play Golf” programme. If you are unsure about anything, please feel free to pop into the office, give us a call, or send an email with any questions you may have. Once again, welcome to the regions friendliest and most inviting Golf Club, I hope you enjoy the programme. Kind Regards Darryn Hartley General Manager office@pngolf. co. nz www. pngolf. co. nz

The Programme: • “Learn to Play Golf” – Lessons for Beginners: – This is a four week programme that teaches you the basics of the game of golf. Including learning what each club does and how to use it correctly. – Your $60 entry fee can be deducted from any membership deal also – only available until the end of June 2016. – You will receive: • Four weeks of professional coaching • A five week temporary membership card that entitles you to use all of the Club’s facilities during this time. • This “Learn to Play Golf” booklet • Week 5 – entry into the “Learn to Play” Ambrose tournament with drinks and snacks in the clubhouse afterwards. – When: • May 2016 – we will let you know the dates. • Ladies only day • Mixed day – Learn to Play Ambrose Tournament: • On the last you are invited to take part in an Ambrose Tournament so you can put everything you have learnt into practice. • This will start at 3 pm.

Golfing Terms – on course: • Tee block – the area where you will start any golf hole. Work out which coloured tee blocks you are supposed to hit from then place your ball in between them but behind the markers. • Fairway – this is short mowed grass area between the tee block and the putting greens. • Putting Green – this is the area where the hole is at the end of a golf hole with the very short grass. • Bunker – is a golf course hazard, it’s a hole, or depression, in the ground filled with sand.

Golfing Terms – scoring: • Par – the recommended number of shots a player needs to take to complete a hole (or 18 holes). • Birdie – a score of one shot under par for the hole. • Bogey – a score of one shot over par for the hole, Double Bogey is two shots over par and so on. • Eagle – a score of two shots under par for the hole.

Golfing Terms – gear: • • • Driver – the driver is designed to hit the ball the farthest. It is the club with the largest club head, the longest shaft and the least amount of loft (except for the putter). It is generally used off the tee on the tee block. Wood(s) – have large, rounder heads and are used to hit the ball longer distances. Iron(s) – these clubs numbered from 3 to 9, 3 has the least loft and the ball will go further. 9 gives the most loft and least distance. Wedge(s) – these clubs have letters on them (S = sand, P = pitching). These clubs have the most loft and the ball will go the least distance. Putter – this is the club used on the greens to roll the ball along the surface of the green and into the hole. Trundler – this is the trolley (with wheels) that you put your golf clubs (golf bag) on to carry them around the course.

Golfing Terms – Other: • Gimme – a term for a putt that is close enough to the hole that it will certainly be made. The other player says “it’s a gimme” and the player doesn't have to putt it. • Ringer – the score applied to a hole which the golfer has not completed for whatever reason. • Haggle – this is a non-official match, in an agreed format played between members of a four. A small wager often accompanies a “haggle”. • Honour – the privilege of hitting the first tee shot on the next hole because you scored the best on the previous hole. • Fore – the term used to warn other golfers that your ball might be going to land near them – this is a safety call.

Lesson #1: G. A. A. S. P: Grip Aim Alignment Stance Posture Equipment Summary: What each club does and how to use it. What each piece of golfing equipment does and how to use it. Swing Drills: Basic swing drills and hit some golf balls on the driving range.

Lesson #2: Putting: Distance control drill Putt along a line on the green to learn about alignment. Use golf balls with lines on them to work on getting the ball rolling true. Chipping: Keep your backswing and forward swing the same length to control the distance. Chipping at targets to get the feel for distance control. Refresh of lesson one - GAASP

Lesson #3: Full Swing - Driver: GAASP for Driving. Target golf practice. Bunker (sand) Play: GAASP for Bunker play. Target practice Recap of Lesson One and Two.

Lesson #4: On Course: This is the last lesson of the series. Today you will be out playing some golf. This will give you the opportunity to put the last 3 weeks of lessons into practice. This will also give you an idea of what it is like to play golf. The purpose of this lesson is to show you around the golf course and let you have fun with your new skill set. This is also a good time to ask Alan and the team any questions about the game of golf. Alan Barnett – Golf Professional – European Golf Teachers Federation. AB is available for further individual or group lessons – please talk to Alan about booking further tuition to keep growing your game. PNGC Office – 06 351 0700, office@pngolf. co. nz

Week 5 - Ambrose Golf Day: 3 pm start. Only “learn to play” participants are eligible for this event – both Tuesday and Sunday groups. 9 holes of Ambrose Golf (this is a team event where you all tee off, then choose the best ball and all play from there, you repeat this all the way until you have holed out. We will have PNGC helpers on hand to go through the rules and for advice. Prizes. Drinks and nibbles in the Clubhouse afterwards. We hope to see all of you taking part in this event.

Golf Equipment: • The Palmerston North Golf Shop has all the gear for everyone from beginners to experts, and for any budget. Dan has a full repair area too and can offer quick turnaround on gripping clubs. • When it comes to getting the most out of your game having the right equipment is a great place to start. Dan and his team a the PN Golf Shop can help you with everything. • We look forward to helping you with your game both now and in the future. Kind Regards Dan