MB: Golf

THIS IS NOT LEARN-TO-PLAY GOLF.

All Scouts planning to earn the Golf merit badge should already know how to play competitively.

We are playing ONE round of 18-HOLES on Sunday AUGUST 25 at the Los Verdes Golf Course.

Los Verdes Golf Course is a beautiful, Billy Bell-designed course that offers the best ocean views in the entire state of California. With an open layout, the golf course provides a beautiful backdrop and makes play enjoyable for all levels of golfers. Multiple elevation changes over the 6,617 yards makes putting a real challenge, giving the course a slope rating of 121. The toughest hole on the course is the 441-yard par 4 fourth, which hugs the cliffs above the ocean. The newly renovated driving range has an improved grass landing area with five new target greens and two large putting greens – everything you need for an exceptional golf experience.

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****WHAT TO DO BETWEEN JUNE 15 - AUGUST 21:

1) READ THE GOLF MERIT BADGE BOOKLET AT https://www.scoutshop.org/mbp-golf-ebook-656034.html

2) PRACTICE your strokes, stance, drive, and putt on a real golf course.

3) GATHER YOUR NOTES in your notebook to bring on August 25 -or- you may use the Golf Merit Badge Workbook at http://www.usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Golf.pdf

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***WHAT TO WEAR ON SUNDAY AUGUST 25:

1) BSA Field Uniform:

• (A) Scout Khaki.
• (B) Venturer Green.
• (C) Sea Scout Navy.
• (D) Dragonauts RED.

2) Closed toed and closed heeled shoes.

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****WHAT TO BRING ON SUNDAY AUGUST 25 ***

1) BLUE CARD - signed by your Scoutmaster / Designated Unit Adult Leader.

2) SCOUTING ESSENTIALS for a day at the golf course. READ your golf merit badge booklet for details if you’re unsure.

3) GOLF CLUBS - If you have outgrown your golf clubs or you don’t have your own for any reason, bring $55 to rent a set from the Pro Shop. Each Scout needs to tote his/her own golf clubs throughout the day. No Golf Caddy.

4) BSA Medical Form ABC.

5) ACTIVITY WAIVER - https://bit.ly/Dragonauts333_ActivityWaiver

6) GOLF NOTES - either your golf notebook OR the Golf Merit Badge worksheet at http://www.usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Golf.pdf

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****WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAY AUGUST 25***

SHOW AND TELL by SCOUT / VENTURER / SEA SCOUT on ALL of the following TRADITIONAL GOLF Merit Badge requirements:

GOLF REQUIREMENT #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.

TRADITIONAL GOLF REQUIREMENT #2A: Study the USGA "Rules of Golf" now in use. TELL about the three categories of golf etiquette. DEMONSTRATE that you understand the definitions of golf terms. SHOW that you understand the "Rules of Amateur Status."

TRADITIONAL GOLF REQUIREMENT #2B: TELL about your understanding of the World Handicap System.

TRADITIONAL GOLF REQUIREMENT #2C: TELL about the early history of golf. DESCRIBE golf's early years in the United States. TELL about the accomplishments of a top golfer of your choice.

TRADITIONAL GOLF REQUIREMENT #2D: TELL how golf can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, mentally and physically. TELL how a golf exercise plan can help you play better. SHOW TWO EXERCISES that would help you improve your game.

TRADITIONAL GOLF REQUIREMENT #2E: SHOW the following:

• (a) The proper grip, stance, posture, and key fundamentals of a good swing.
• (b) Driver 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) A recovery shot from a bunker or heavy rough.
• (h) A sound putting stroke.

TRADITIONAL GOLF REQUIREMENT #2F: 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.

TRADITIONAL GOLF REQUIREMENT #3: FIND OUT about THREE careers related to traditional golf. PICK ONE and identify the education, training, and experience required for this profession. DISCUSS this (profession/career) with your counselor, and EXPLAIN why this interests you.

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NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

1) This Golf Merit Badge Event is a SHOW-AND-TELL BY SCOUTS on ONE SUNDAY.

2) NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS - Cost pays for Tee Time ONLY ON ONE SUNDAY.

3) 9-holes of golf takes 3-hours to play on average. 18-holes of golf should take no more than 6.5 hours to play.

4) THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF FOR ANY YOUTH 11-13 YEARS OLD. All Scouts 11-13 years old must be accompanied by a BSA ADULT from the same troop who will be on the premises for the entire event ALL DAY.

5) THIS IS A GOLF COMPETITION. IF YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED COMPETITIVE GOLF BEFORE - PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP.