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GOLF: The Global GameGS20singaporeGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorAndrew TewsleyPriceS$685 (excluding GST)Course Length5 daysPost-<strong>Interim</strong> Experience:Parent’s night / OnlineReflectionsDescriptionGolf has an obvious impact on <strong>the</strong> environment. Students will tour KranjiSanctuary Golf Course to learn <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> conservation efforts underwayto preserve <strong>the</strong> wetland where this course is situated. Golf has causedcontroversy in Singapore with respect to allocation <strong>of</strong> land for recreationalpurposes. This topic will be explored as well through online research.Golf Activity: Students will receive five days <strong>of</strong> golf instruction by localqualified teaching pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. The skills covered will include putting,chipping, bunker shots, pitching and full swing. For <strong>the</strong> first three daysduring <strong>the</strong> week, each student will learn and practice all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> aspects <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> game including: putting green training, driving range training and videoswing analysis. They will also experience an excellent overview <strong>of</strong> safety,rules and etiquette. For <strong>the</strong> final two days <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> week, students will put <strong>the</strong>irskills to use on <strong>the</strong> course under <strong>the</strong> supervision <strong>of</strong> teaching pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.The lessons will provide an excellent balance <strong>of</strong> practice and game playso that <strong>the</strong>y have lots <strong>of</strong> fun, while learning lifelong skills at <strong>the</strong> same time.Lunch and refreshments at <strong>the</strong> golf course are included each day butstudents may also wish to bring snack money. Transportation between <strong>the</strong>golf course and SAS is also provided. Golf clubs will be provided if studentsdo not have <strong>the</strong>ir own. This course will provide an excellent start for thosestudents interested in completing <strong>the</strong>ir golf Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Certificate in <strong>the</strong>future.Locations: Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course; Executive Golf Course; SASObjectives• To learn about Golf’s environmental impact worldwide.• To explore Golf’s impact on urban planning in Singapore.• To experience a new activity: golf.RequirementsDuring Course:• Participate to <strong>the</strong> best <strong>of</strong> one’s ability.• Keep online journal log on <strong>the</strong> course website.Pre-Course requirements:• A physical examination and medical clearance.• Attend and prepare for all pre-course meetings.• Prepare reflections on <strong>the</strong> Global Issue topics.Post-Course requirements:• Attend all post-course meetings.• Complete projects for <strong>the</strong> presentation evening.SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL interim semester HANDBOOK 51
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