Golf

Golf requirements

1. Discuss safety on the golf course. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while golfing, including heat reactions, dehydration, blisters, sprains, and strains.
2. Study the USGA Rules of Golf now in use.

   a. Tell about the three categories of golf etiquette.

   b. Show that you know about the definitions of golf terms.

   c. Show that you understand the "Rules of Amateur Status."

3. Tell about your understanding of the USGA system of handicapping.
4. Do the following:

   a. Tell about the early history of golf.

   b. Describe its early years in the United States.

   c. Tell about the accomplishments of a top golfer of your choice.

5. Discuss with your counselor vocational opportunities related to golf.
6. Do the following:

   a. Tell how golf can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, mentally and physically.

   b. Tell how a golf exercise plan can help you play better. Show two exercises that would improve your game.

7. Show the following:

   a. The proper grip, stance, posture, and key fundamentals of a good swing.

   b. The full wood shot, played from a tee.

   c. The fairway wood shot.

   d. The long iron shot.

   e. The short iron shot.

   f. The approach, chip-and-run, and pitch shots.

   g. The sand iron shot, bunker, or heavy rough recovery shots.

   h. A sound putting stroke

8. Play a minimum of two nine-hole rounds or one 18-hole round of golf with another golfer about your age and with your counselor, or an adult approved by your counselor. Do the following:

   a. Follow the "Rules of Golf".

   b. Practice good golf etiquette.

   c. Show respect to fellow golfers, committee, sponsor, and gallery.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: 2018 Boy Scout Requirements, 2018 Edition (BSA Supply SKU #641568)

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• Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
• "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.

• An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
• Merit Badge revision dates – latest revision dates of each merit badge pamphlet.
• Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
• Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
• Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
• Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
• Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
• Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
• Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)