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ATN: Tuesday, July 20, Culture

About this challenge

OBJECTIVE:

This week is about culture, being Sixtyone, a complete and independent golfer.

What does being Sixtyone mean? Do you understand how being different can help other people change the way they think about golf?

ACTIVITIES:

  1. Watch this video about bravery.
  2. Talk about our brave moments and the chances we missed to be brave.

VOCABULARY:

  • Independent – free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority.

BIG QUESTIONS:

  • Do you care enough to help others think differently about golf?
  • Are you brave?
  • Do you want to be complete and independent?

HOW TO BE COMPLETE AND INDEPENDENT ON THE GOLF COURSE

According to the Golf Squad, here are some of the things you should know to be Sixtyone on the golf course,

  • Course etiquette
  • Knowing when it’s your turn to hit
  • Be aware when others are hitting
  •  Don’t leave your clubs behind you
  • Self-awareness/managing emotions
  • Check-in at the pro shop
  • Know the rules of golf
  • Know how to keep score
  • Work on your personal skills to be a better golfer
  • Keep the pace of play. Sixtyone golfers are not slowpokes.
  • Pick up after double par
  • Course safety. Always pay attention
  • Share the course, practice area, and practice putting green with others
  • Recognize the shots you are hitting on the practice range
  • Take care of the course, fix ball marks
  • Leave the course better than you found it
  • Always have fun, separate the purpose from the goal.
What you could learn