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Golf Tip Sheet

1. The document provides an overview of golf basics including the different types of holes defined by their par (3, 4, or 5), the green and putting surface where the hole is located, sand traps and water hazards as obstacles, the fairway and rough areas to hit the ball, 150 yard markers to gauge distance to the green, trees as obstacles, and the tee box starting point with forward and back tee options. 2. It also covers golf scoring with the goal being to hit the ball into the hole in the fewest shots, and terminology for par, eagle, birdie, bogey, and higher scores. 3. Finally, it recommends choosing a course that matches your skill level,

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Golf Tip Sheet

1. The document provides an overview of golf basics including the different types of holes defined by their par (3, 4, or 5), the green and putting surface where the hole is located, sand traps and water hazards as obstacles, the fairway and rough areas to hit the ball, 150 yard markers to gauge distance to the green, trees as obstacles, and the tee box starting point with forward and back tee options. 2. It also covers golf scoring with the goal being to hit the ball into the hole in the fewest shots, and terminology for par, eagle, birdie, bogey, and higher scores. 3. Finally, it recommends choosing a course that matches your skill level,

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GOLF BASICS

1. Hole: Finishing Point 1


There are three types: Par 3 shorter
holes, Par 4 mid length holes,
and Par 5 longest holes.

2. Green/Putting Surface 2
This is where the hole is located,
indicated by the flag. The shortest
grass is found here.

3. Sand Traps 3
Obstacle

4. Water Hazard 4
Obstacle

5. Fairway 5
This is an area with short grass which
runs from the tee to the green. It is easier
to play from with the shorter grass.

6. Rough 6
Longer thicker grass is found in this area
which surrounds the green, fairway, and
the tee box. It is considered an obstacle
and is harder to play from.

7. 150 Yard Markers 7


It is a 150 yards to the
middle of the green.

8. Trees 8
Obstacle

9. Tee Box 9
This is the starting point for each
hole. Beginner players should use the
forward tee (red markers), and more
advanced players use the back tee
(blue/white). Tees can only be used in
the tee box between the markers.

Please see other side for golf scoring


and course selection tips.

www.calgary.ca/golf | call 3-1-1

2007-0409
GOLF SCORING
HOW TO KEEP SCORE OF YOUR GAME
Put the ball on the tee at the tee box.
Hit the ball until the ball is in the hole.
The number of shots it takes you to get the ball in the hole is your score for that hole.
Every attempt to advance the ball counts as 1 shot. The distance the ball travels is irrelevant (i.e.: a shot
of 2 feet = 1 stroke, a shot of 200 yards = 1 stroke).
NOTE: If you are a beginner and have taken 10 shots on a hole and the ball is not in yet. Mark 10 in
your card, pick up the ball and move to the next hole.

SCORING TERMINOLOGY
Par: When your score is equal to the par of the hole (i.e.: a score of 4 on a par 4 hole).
Eagle: When your score is two shots less than the par for the hole (i.e.: a score of 3 on a par 5 hole).
Birdie: When your score is one shot less than the par for the hole (i.e.: a score of 3 on a par 4 hole).
Bogie: When your shot is one shot more than the par for the hole (i.e.: a score of 4 on a par 3 hole).
Double Bogie: When your score is 2 shots more than the par for the hole.
Triple Bogie: When your score is 3 shots more than the par for the hole.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU


To enhance your enjoyment of the game and that of others, please choose a golf course that matches the
skill level of everyone in your group.

SHORTER & LESS DIFFICULT PAR 3 COURSES


For beginners, less experienced players of golfers with limited walking ability.
These courses are: Lakeview, McCall Lake Par 3 and Richmond Green

MODERATE LENGTH & DIFFICULTY


For golfers with intermediate playing ability.
These courses are: Shaganappi Point and Valley 9 courses

LONGEST & MOST DIFFICULT


Advance playing abilities are required due to speed of play expectations. Not recommended for less
experienced or novice players.
These courses are: Confederation Park, Maple Ridge and McCall Lake 18

www.calgary.ca/golf | call 3-1-1

2007-0409

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