Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform tactical and technical golf skills, in high performance golf tournaments.
This unit applies to golf professionals in the Australian sport industry.
Those undertaking this unit work under the guidance of a coach.
Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to PGA Professionals and information should be obtained from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCECRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for high performance golf tournaments. | 1.1. Select and use sport psychology techniques to mentally prepare for high performance golf tournaments. 1.2. Analyse own strengths and weaknesses to develop high performance golf tournament strategies. 1.3. Develop high performance golf tournament tactical plans in collaboration with support staff. |
2. Participate in high performance golf tournaments. | 2.1. Implement high performance golf tournament tactical plans in high performance tournaments. 2.2. Monitor own performance to identify own in-match strengths and weaknesses. 2.3. Monitor environmental conditions to identify changes that can impact play. 2.4. Evaluate and adjust high performance golf tournament tactics and strategies during play in response to performance and environmental conditions. 2.5. Seek and act on feedback and instructions from support staff and officials during play. 2.6. Use conflict resolution techniques to respond to conflict situations related to the conduct and outcome of tournaments. |
3. Participate in post-tournament analysis. | 3.1. Collect, record, interpret, analyse and summarise statistical and qualitative information related to pre- and in-match tournament performance. 3.2. Evaluate and reflect on pre- and in-match performance to identify areas to improve future performance. 3.3. Participate in post-round recovery strategies. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
Reading skills to: | interpret golf rules and regulations and tournament rules and regulations. |
Writing skills to: | document tactical plans and strategies. |
Oral communication skills to: | communicate with coaches and clarify tactics communicate with playing partners in competition. |
Numeracy skills to: | record results on score card interpret, analyse and discuss statistical information. |
Problem-solving skills to: | read play. |
Teamwork skills to: | encourage and support team members respect other team member decisions. |
Self-management skills to: | apply agreed tactics and make adjustments in competition. |
Technology skills to: | use technology for statistical analysis. |
Sectors
Sport
Competency Field
Golf