Golf Can Be Fun For Younger Kids

I have two young children. I would like to get them involved in the game of golf. However I see my friends forcing their kids to play and forcing them to like it. I want my kids to play golf because they want to play. Do you have any suggestions on how to keep the game fun for them at younger ages?

Sure we do! Here you go and let us know if you have any other questions!

1. Before you start, agree with the junior golfer on what the "max score" per hole will be. This can also make each golf hole fun by making it a game. It is very important not to make a big deal if the max is hit and making the junior feel inadequate. Both the adult and the junior needs to remember "it is just a game"

2. In addition, before you start to play, determine what their "personal par" will be for every hole you will be playing. As the junior improves obviously the "personal par" will go down.

3. Go out with your junior in "non-peak" hours. At some courses this is easier to do than others. This will take the pressure off of everybody at a certain pace.

4. The hole does not need to be the target to end the hole. What does this mean? Some smaller juniors find it more fun to hit it into a bunker than onto a green. This may seem counter-intuitive to many golf purists however, once you think about it, typically the bunkers are smaller than the putting greens. This can only make them better later. In addition, they LOVE to climb into the bunkers and this gives us a chance to teach bunker etiquette.

5. Depending on their age or skill level, allow them to "tee it up" from the 100 or 150 yard marker on all the par fours and par fives to begin the hole. This is not as daunting for them and will help keep the group moving around the golf course.

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