Junior Golf On-Course Play Checklist

 

1. Safety & Awareness

• Knows to stay a safe distance from other golfers
• Understands when it is safe to hit
• Knows to yell "Fore!" if a ball may hit someone
• Knows to wait for the instructor/coach's signal before hitting
• Understands basic walking safety

2. Basic Golf Etiquette

• Stays quiet and still while others are hitting
• Rakes bunkers after use
• Repairs ball marks on the green
• Knows where to stand while others are hitting
• Understands that golfers should be ready to play when it is their turn

3. Playing the Hole

• Knows the basic order of play
• Can identify the teeing area
• Knows where to start the hole
• Can select an appropriate club with minimal help
• Can tee up their own ball
• Can count strokes correctly with some assistance
• Can move from shot to shot without constant direction
• Can finish a hole and move to the next tee

4. Green Skills

• Can identify the putting green
• Can mark and pick up their ball
• Can replace their ball correctly
• Can safely putt without interfering with another player
• Knows to remove their ball from the hole after finishing
• Understands that the next group should be able to play when their group is finished

5. Pace of Play

• Keeps up with the group
• Moves efficiently between shots
• Is ready when it is their turn
• Does not spend excessive time looking for a ball
• Understands that picking up is okay
• Knows how to keep pace even when they are having a difficult hole
• Can complete a hole within the time provided by the instructor

6. Independence

• Can carry/transport their own equipment
• Can manage their own golf balls and tees
• Can tee their ball without assistance
• Can choose a club without needing constant help
• Can locate their ball
• Can mark their score
• Can follow basic instructions from the instructor
• Can play several holes with limited adult assistance