Basic Class ACADEMY CHALLENGE
Once per month, during regularly scheduled class time, the entire hour class will be dedicated to what we call an Academy Challenge. This type of class is the main component to moving up in rank in our program. During the class, each participant will be tested in the following areas: Putting, Around the Green, Full Swing, and Golf Knowledge. Upon passing each area, participants earn a pin for their golf caps. Once all areas are completed in their booklet, they move up to an new class and color level.
Basic Program Academy Challenge Scoring Requirements
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Level
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Putting
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Around The Green
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Full Swing
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Golf Knowledge
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Scoring
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1 - Blue
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Putting Skill Test
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Chipping Skill Test
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Full Swing Skill Test
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Pass Etiquette Test
Pass Rules Test
Pass Equipment Test
Pass Sportsmanship Test
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Score 72 or less from appropriate tees at a GAVC Play Day
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2 - Gold
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Putting Skill Test
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Chipping Skill Test
Pass Pitching Skill Test
Pass Bunker Play Skill Test
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Full Swing Skill Test
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Pass Etiquette Test
Pass Rules Test
Pass Equipment Test
Pass Sportsmanship Test
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Score 63 or less from appropriate tees at a GAVC Play Day
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3 - Red
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Putting Skill Test
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Chipping Skill Test
Pass Pitching Skill Test
Pass Bunker Play Skill Test
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Demonstrate Forms
Pass Full Swing Skill Test
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Pass Etiquette Test
Pass Rules Test
Pass Equipment Test
Pass Sportsmanship Test
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Score 54 or less from appropriate tees at a GAVC Play Day
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APP Academy Challenges
Quarterly, a special APP Academy Skills challenge is offered where participants will be tested on their advanced golf skills. This type of class is the main component to moving up in rank in the APP. During the event, each participant will attempt to score as well as possible in these areas: Advanced Putting, Advanced Chipping & Pitching, Ball Striking Accuracy, Trajectory & Curve Control, and Bunker Play. Each separate event is also an opportunity to win prizes. If the participant scores well enough – see APP Academy Challenge Scoring Requirements below – then they will have completed one of the components requirement to move up in rank. Before students can fully move up a level, however, they must also meet scoring requirements during approved local tournaments (US Kids/GAVC/VCJGA/SCPGA) or during APP Golf Team Prep On-Course Player Development Events. (See APP Levels of Achievement) Upon completion all the requirements of each level, participants are rewarded with a special GAVC pin commemorating their new level of achievement.
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