The Science of Golf

On behalf of the World Golf Hall of Fame, welcome to "The Science of Golf" presented by Shell Oil Company! Whether you are a teacher, golf instructor or a volunteer for The First Tee, we trust that "The Science of Golf" will be a great addition to your program curriculum. If you are teaching young people how to play golf, this will be a terrific way to help them understand how physical and earth science play a part in the game. If you are teaching science as part of your classroom curriculum, we hope that relating it to the game of golf will help you present new ways for your students to relate to science through the game of golf.

The Science of Golf I
The first part of this program, "The Science of Golf I", deals with the physical principles of the game. The lessons found inside the study guide and the accompanying videotape can help First Tee participants and children taking golf lessons better learn how to control the flight of their ball, angle of the club head to alter the flight path, adapt to hot or cold weather, and cope with friction caused by a longer rough. For the science teacher, it introduces physics to students who will see the principles demonstrated in a unique way. This program is geared for grades 4-8, although the video will appeal to those younger.

The Science of Golf II
The second part of this program, "The Science of Golf II", deals with the science of golf courses. Through its five modules, students of the game or the subject will learn how earth and life science play a key role on the golf course. Convering subjects that include soil, water, grass, plants and wildlife, this program also introduces the concept of conservation and the affect that man has on his environment.

• Soil Module - Most everyone has been exposed to topsoil but did you know that soil has six different layers? This section will help children understand the different types of layers of soil and why golf courses use a variety of combinations to create fairways, greens, and tee boxes. Through an On Course Adventure to visit a head greens keeper and a series of activities and definitions, your children will become aware of the importance of soil layers and how they relate to golf.
  

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• Water Module - It is necessary to learn and understand the importance of water as necessary to soil, production of food, and the importance of the prevention of erosion. Using various methods of experiments, discussions, and activities, this module will explain the importance of water. In this module, we will learn the properties of water, the water cycle and its principles, the importance of protecting ground water from contamination and value of wetlands (streams, rivers and lakes).
  

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• Plants & Trees - Plants and Trees are all around us, but did you know that every state has its own official tree and flower? This section is designed to help children understand the importance of plants and trees, and how they fit into the ecology of the golf course. Through different activities within this section such as identifying the state tree and flower, and fun activities with interesting definitions, your children will become more aware of the role trees and plants play on our golf courses.
  

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• Grass - This module will help students understand the importance of grass to a golf course and the natural environment. The different lengths of grass challenge golfers each day. The length of the rough, the speed of the greens, and the width of the fairways all add to the appeal and challenge of individual courses. There are many obstacles that face golf course superintendents, including rain, droughts, sun, aeration, thatch, course damage and divots among other things.
  

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• Wildlife - Coming Soon

We trust that these materials will help your student set their sights on their goals on the golf course and in-life!

The Science of Golf I and II are study guide programs. On-site demonstrations are not available.

For more information, call 904-940-4000