The italicized f and t after page numbers refer to figures and tables, respectively. Italicized page numbers refer to photographs.
A
ABCs of golf coach education 176-177, 178-180, 181-182
adjustability factors 97, 98
adjustors (players) 99, 100, 102-103
Appleby, Stuart 142
arm swing 85, 89, 138. See also swing
attitude 31
B
Bailey, Gregg 154
balls. See golf balls
behavior 148, 162, 168. See also etiquette
Bernabe, Joe 100-101
Blanchard, K. 183
Bloomquist, Tom 21, 148, 162
body position 131. See also stance
body rotation 85, 90
bonding, team 21
boys vs. girls 181-182
buddy teams 52
bunkers 157
burnout 181-182
C
CAPS. See Counselor’s Assistant Practice System
catch phrases 101-102
certification 109, 173
CHEF routine 72, 73f, 113, 113f, 139f
chipping 125-126
Chipping, Pitching, and Sand Play Workshop 42
Chipping I (lesson) 76-78
Chipping II (lesson) 79-80
First Method: Arm Swing Only 76, 77f
methods for 126
Short Game Exam 44-46
class 168
clubs. See golf clubs
coaches 20-21, 180
seven characteristics of highly successful coaches 176-177, 178-179
seven characteristics of highly unsuccessful coaches 178
coaching
on the course 153-158
evaluation 159-171
foundation 1-35
keys to coaching success 177
matches 145-158
philosophy of 3-9, 176, 178
year-round 4
Coach’s Certification Program (NAGCE) 109, 173
coach’s worksheet 139f
cocking your wrists and hands 85, 138
Cohn, P.J. 183
communicating
with parents 13-16
your approach 11-17
community service projects and fund-raisers 4-5
community support 17, 19-20
competition 155
competitive stress 181
conditioning
mental 30-31
physical 28-30
conduct 153-154, 162, 168. See also etiquette
confidence 31
contact 111-112
contact errors 32, 32t
contacting former players 16
Counselor’s Assistant Practice System (CAPS) (NAGCE) 174
Counselor’s Training Session (NAGCE) 174-175
Couples, Fred 157
course. See golf course
course logs
for back nine 162, 164f
for front nine 162, 163f
Cullen, B. 183
D
Davies, Laura 128
defeat, gracious 162
definitions handout 58f-61f
delivery 139f
developers (players) 99, 100, 103
dispatch 139f
drills 90
best putting drill ever 124
Deliberate Miss Drill 138
Drills and Skill Development (lesson) 87-90
ladder drill 122-123
leg strengthening 30
target side strengthening 30
dropping the ball 156
Duffie, J.A. 183
E
Elkington, Steve 148
Els, Ernie 5, 171
embedded balls 156
emotional differences between boys and girls 181
equipment 46, 58f-61f
Safety and Equipment (lesson) 58-64
error correction 32
errors 114
ball flight 32, 33t
contact errors 32, 32t
etiquette 94f-95f
on the fairway 151
on the putting green 151
Rules, Etiquette, and Care of the Course Workshop 152
sporting behavior 148, 162, 168
evaluation
coaching 159-171
program 167-171
team evaluation form 168, 169f-170f
of team members’ performances 161-166
execution 52
exercises 90
expenses 12
F
fairness 96
Faxon, Brad 121
Feinstein, J. 183
Ferguson, Howard 168
first tee, etiquette for 94f-95f
float 120, 120f
following players 154
foot position 115, 116f
four absolutes 131, 132
Frank, J.A. 183
Frantz, David 13
full swing. See swing
fund-raisers 4-5, 12
Furyk, Jim 6, 133
G
girls vs. boys 181
goal building, incremental 8-9
goal setting 47, 48f
golf
burnout attributed to 181-182
as “life sport” 20
golf balls
dropping 156
embedded 156
flight errors 32, 33t
lost and out-of-bounds 156
path of 133-134, 134f
playing the wrong ball 157
provisional 156
unplayable 156
golf clubs 62, 62f
answers to infrequently asked questions about 112
face 133-134
irons 63, 63f
relative loft and distance 62, 62f
shaft positions 133
wedges 63, 63f
woods 63, 63f
golf coach education, ABCs of 176-177, 178-180, 181-182
Golf Coach Effectiveness Program (NAGCE) 176-182
golf course 155-156
coaching on 153-158
conduct on 153-154
etiquette on 94f-95f, 151
finding courses 47-50
ground irregularities 156
Playing Field (lesson) 65-67
respect for the grounds 49-50
Rules, Etiquette, and Care of the Course Workshop 152
sample hole 66f, 67f
golfers 100. See also players
golfing ability
questions for team players to ask themselves about 97-98
stages of 98-100
golfing etiquette. See etiquette
golf programs
building 27-35
evaluating 167-171
promoting 12-13
selling 12
golf rules. See rules
golf swing. See swing
gracious defeat 162
green, reading the 121, 123f
grip 114-115, 114f
choosing 119
interlocking 115, 116f
left-handed 115, 116f
natural 115, 116f
overlapping 115, 116f
reverse-overlapping 119, 120f
ground irregularities 156
H
handouts. See also specific lessons
definitions 58f-61f
practice 33, 34f
qualifying 28, 29f
Hewitt, Royce 6-8
high lofting shots 127, 128, 129f, 130f
History of Golf (lesson) 55-57, 56f, 57f
hit when ready rule 151
HOME 70f, 110-111
honesty 96
I
incremental goal building 8-9
incremental learning 5-6, 51-52, 109-117
Introduction to Incremental Learning (lesson) 68-71
Inkster, Juli 132
inspiration 9
interlocking grip 115, 116f
Introduction to Golf program (NAGCE) 174-175
Counselor’s Assistant Practice System (CAPS) 174
Counselor’s Training Session 174-175
Junior Certification 174
Introduction to Incremental Learning (lesson) 68-71
irons 63, 63f
loft angles 62, 62f
relative loft and distance 62, 62f
J
Junior Certification program (NAGCE) 174
junior golfers 179, 180
K
Knudson, G. 183
L
ladder drill 122-123, 124f
Larson, Roy H. 149f
leaders 25
learners (players) 98-99, 100, 102
learning, incremental 5-6, 51-52, 109-117
Introduction to Incremental Learning (lesson) 68-71
learning triangles
golfer without plan 68, 69f
golfer with plan 68, 70f
Lebiedz, C.M. 183
left-handed grip 115, 116f
leg strengthening 30
lessons 51-96
Chipping, Pitching, and Sand Play Workshop 42
Chipping I 76-78
Chipping II 79-80
Drills and Skill Development 87-90
Full Swing Workshop 135-136
History of Golf 55-57
Introduction to Incremental Learning 68-71
Life Values 96
Pitching I 81-83
Pitching II/Full Swing (lesson) 84-86
Playing Field 65-67
Putting I 72-73
Putting II 74-75
Putting Workshop 41-42
Rules, Etiquette, and Care of the Course Workshop 152
Rules of Golf 91-95
Safety and Equipment 58-64
syllabus for 52, 53f
Life Values (lesson) 96
local press 16
lofting shots, high 127, 128, 129f, 130f
logs
course log for back nine 162, 164f
course log for front nine 162, 163f
practice log 103, 106f
Long, Kevin 7, 46, 49, 102, 150
lost and out-of-bounds balls 156
low running shots 127-128, 128f, 130f
M
Madonna, Bill vii, xiii
manners 96. See also etiquette
matches
coaching 145-158
guidelines concerning 148, 149f
mental preparation for 154
preparing for 147-152
teeing off 150-151
McMillan, R. 183
mental conditioning 30-31
mental preparation 154
mental side of the game 30
mentors 6-8
Mickelsen, Phil 99
motivating golfers 9, 25
Murphy, M. 183
N
NAGCE. See National Association of Golf Coaches and Educators
National Association of Golf Coach Educators (NAGCE) viii, xiv, 6
Coach’s Certification Program 109, 173
Counselor’s Assistant Practice System (CAPS) 174
Counselor’s Training Session 174-175
Golf Coach Effectiveness Program 176-177, 178-180, 181-182
Introduction to Golf Junior Certification program 174
Introduction to Golf program 174-175
programs 173-182
Rules of Golf video 91, 152
services 6
Web site 6
natural grip 115, 116f
Nicklaus, Jack 168
90 degree rule 95f, 151
Norman, Greg 162
O
obstructions 157-158
off-season community service projects and fundraisers 4-5
one-piece takeaway 90
out-of-bounds balls 156
overlapping grip 115, 116f
P
Palmer, Arnold 96
parents
handling key issues with 180
preseason letters to 13, 14f-15f
staying in touch with 13-16
peer support 17
Peper, G. 183
Perfect Pace Putting Systems (PPPS) 54
performance
dealing with 179
evaluation of 161-166
helping players tap into their potential 181
personal competence 5-6
personal golf records chart 103, 105f
personal growth and success 182
personal mentors 6-8
philosophy, coaching 3-9, 176, 178
physical capability 111
physical conditioning program 28-30
pitching 127-130
Chipping, Pitching, and Sand Play Workshop 42
Pitching I (lesson) 81-83
Pitching II/Full Swing (lesson) 84-86, 85f-86f
Short Game Exam 44-46
pitching wedges 63, 63f
planning 37-106
committing to a plan 111
for the season 39-50
plateauing 52
players
contacting former players 16
following 154
profile forms 21, 23f-24f
questions for team players to ask themselves 97-98
recruiting 47
selecting 28
players (more advanced golfers) 99, 100, 103
Playing Field (lesson) 65-67, 66f, 67f
playing the wrong ball 157
Plimpton, G. 183
position 131. See also stance
body rotation 85, 90
foot position 115, 116f
setup position 115, 116f
positive approach 177
Power of Eight 131
PPPS. See Perfect Pace Putting Systems
practice handouts 33, 34f
practice log 103, 106f
practices 100-101, 113
preparing for 97-106
practice sessions 32-35
practice techniques 33
Prain, E.M. 183
preparation
for matches 147-152
mental 154
for practices 97-106
pre-round analysis and predictions worksheet 103, 104f
preseason letters to parents 13, 14f-15f
pre-shot routine 113-117, 113f
CHEF 72, 73f, 113, 113f, 139f
press, local 16
profile forms 21, 23f-24f
progress, recording 103
progress chart 162, 166f
promoting your program 12-13
provisional balls 156
psychological differences between boys and girls 181
punctuality 96
putters 64, 64f
putting 119-124
answers to infrequently asked questions about 112-113
best putting drill ever 124
CHEF routine for 72, 73f, 113, 113f, 139f
floating the putter 120, 120f
motion of 121, 122f
Putting I (lesson) 72-73
Putting II (lesson) 74-75
Putting Workshop 41-42
routine for 121-122
Short Game Exam 43-44
to a tee 123
putting green 158
etiquette on 95f, 151
putting stance 121, 123f
Q
qualifying handouts 28, 29f
questions infrequently asked 112-113
R
ramp and channel 57f, 74
reading the green 121, 123f
recording progress 103
records chart 103, 105f
recruiting players 47
Rehling, Conrad xiii
resources 183
respect for the grounds 49-50
respect for others 49
reverse-overlapping grip 119, 120f
Roberts, Loren 158
Rotella, B. 183
round analysis chart 162, 165f
routine 115
Royal and Ancient Golf Club 183
rules 155-158
hit when ready rule 151
90 degree rule 95f, 151
Rules, Etiquette, and Care of the Course Workshop 152
“rules of action” 167
Rules of Golf (lesson) 91-95
Rules of Golf video (NAGCE) 91, 152
team 148
test 92f, 93f
twice par rule 95f, 151
rules test 91, 92f
running shots, low 127-128, 128f
S
Safety and Equipment (lesson) 58-64, 58f-61f
sand play 141-144, 143f, 144f, 157
Chipping, Pitching, and Sand Play Workshop 42
Short Game Exam 44-46
sand wedges 63, 63f, 142, 143f
Schmitter, Steve 4-5, 20
school administrators 20
self-evaluation form 136, 137f
selling your program 12
setup position 115, 116f
shaft positions 133
Short Game Exam 41, 43-46
shots
high lofting 127, 128, 129f, 130f
low running 127-128, 128f, 130f
Singh, Vijay 171
skill development
coach’s worksheet 139f
Drills and Skill Development (lesson) 87-90
skill evaluation sheet 87, 88f
skill levels
determining 40-41
identifying 98-100
skills challenges 138
best putting drill ever 124
cocking your wrists and hands 138
ladder drill 122-123
shifting your weight 138
stance 117
swinging your arms 138
skill sessions 41
Sorenstam, Annika 110f
spine angle 134, 135f
Spirit of the Game (USGA) 21
sporting behavior 148, 162, 168
stance 117, 121, 123f
foot position 115, 116f
setup position 115, 116f
steps to build 115, 116f
starting 113-117, 113f
strategy 30
Strausbaugh, William (Bill) “Coach” xiii, 6, 8
strengthening 30, 30
stress, competitive 179
student evaluation form 140f
student self-evaluation form 136, 137f
student surveys 21, 22f
success
foundation for 182
platform for 177
support
among your peers 17
community 17
“sure shots” 101-102
swing
answers to infrequently asked questions about 112
arm swing 85, 89, 138
coach’s worksheet 139f
elements of 112
four absolutes of 131, 132
four shaft positions 133
Full Swing Workshop 135-136
instructions to give students 111
maximizing 131-140
Pitching II/Full Swing (lesson) 84-86, 85f-86f
points to keep in mind 132
Power of Eight 131
spine angle through 134, 135f
two-position vs. three-position 139f
without middle 86, 86f
syllabus 52, 53f
T
target racks 74, 75f
target side strengthening 30, 30
teaching
by incremental learning 109-117
techniques and tactics 107-144
team bonding 21
team development 9
team evaluation 161-166, 168, 169f-170f
team leaders 25
team motto 168
team rules 148
teams
of beginners 28
player selection for 28
qualifying handouts 28, 29f
techniques and tactics 107-144
teeing off 150-151
tees
etiquette before first tee 94f-95f
etiquette on first tee 94f-95f
putting to a tee 123
time management 40, 111
tour players 99-100, 112
training schedule 39-41
twice par rule 95f, 151
U
United States Golf Association (USGA) 21, 64, 183
V
voice commands 52
W
water hazards 157
Webb, Karrie 16
wedges 63, 63f
sand 142, 143f
weight transfer 89
pitch/full swing 85
shifting your weight 138
Winters, Robert Kent 8, 176, 183
woods 63, 63f
loft angles of 62, 62f
relative loft and distance for 62, 62f
Woods, Tiger 21, 31, 162
workshops. See also lessons
Chipping, Pitching, and Sand Play Workshop 42
Full Swing Workshop 135-136
Putting Workshop 41-42
Rules, Etiquette, and Care of the Course Workshop 152
wrists and hands 83
cocking 85, 138
wrong ball, playing the 157
Y
year-round coaching 4
Youngman, Ken 13, 28, 40, 168