Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Golf” ESL Discussion Questions

1. How do you play golf?
2. What do you call those little white poles that mark the holes?
3. How do you make your golf ball go further?
4. Why do people wear funny hats when they’re playing golf?
5. Why do you like/dislike golf?
6. How many holes are there on a golf course?
7. What’s your favorite sport, and how are they similar or different from golf?
8. What is the best part about playing golf?
9. How does golf relate to life?
10. What equipment do you need to play golf?
11. Do you know how to play golf?
12. What does a driver look like, and what does it do?
13. How often do you play golf, if at all?
14. What is a “par”?
15. Do you have a favorite golf clothing brand?
16. What is a “birdie”?
17. Is golf good or bad for the environment?
18. Why do golfers use different kinds of clubs?
19. Do you like to play golf? Why or why not?
20. Do you think it’s important to be good at math when it comes to playing golf? Why or why not?
21. Do you have to be strong in order to hit the ball far on the course?
22. What is a golf ball made of?
23. How long does it take to play a round of golf?
24. Do you like to play golf with friends or alone?
25. What does an iron look like, and what does it do?
26. What is the difference between a hole-in-one and a birdie?
27. Who is your favorite golfer?
28. What is the difference between a “hole” and a “green”?
29. Do you have to be tall in order to play golf well?
30. What does a putter look like, and what does it do?
31. Is it expensive to play golf?
32. What does a wedge look like, and what does it do?
33. Can you play golf at night?
34. What are some things that make you happy while playing golf?
35. What are the rules of golf?
36. What is a golf course?
37. How many clubs are in a set of golf clubs?
38. What is the difference between a driver and a putter?
39. How long have you been playing golf?
40. Why do people play golf?
41. What do you need to play golf?
42. What are the rules for putting?
43. What are the parts of a golf club, and what do they do?
44. How many holes are there in a golf course?