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Juniors - The best way to start learning to play golf.
By Gaëlle | May 12, 2008
As passionate golfers and parents, you might wonder about the right time for your children to start learning to play golf. I would say that the best time to introduce them to the game would be when they start showing interest in it.
Depending on their age, you’ll have different options to do it. However there are some aspects that you need to be cautious about.
First, get them golf equipment that suit their size and strength. This is a crucial point that can make their experience either good or bad.
A too heavy or too long club will make the task harder than it already is and worst of all he might injure themselves.
The putter should be the first club. As putting doesn’t require any particular physical strength, this is the area as young as they are where they will be able to enjoy successful experiences.
Then an high lofted club for the younger or a 9 iron will help to get the ball in the air. Special children’s hybrids are good as they set up square easier than an iron. Make sure that they are light and flexible enough for your child.
To avoid impact resistance and for safety, I recommend to use soft balls or plastics balls with younger children (under 6 years of age)
Your child is now ready to start…
Second, choose the most appropriate way to introduce your child to the game.
Depending on your child’s age and their personal preferences, here are some options to consider:
The casual way:
Just bring your child with you next time you go to the driving range and putting green and if he or she shows some interest, start thinking about the following options.
Through a junior clinic:
Generally open to children from 5 or 6 years of age. The group situation is great for their social development and it also allows children to develop their competitive mind.
Through a golf holiday camp:
That could be a great way to quickly give your child a good understanding of what the game is as he/she will discover over a week the different aspects of the game. Your child will get along with golf mates of his/her age which is more entertaining.
Through a private lesson:
It might better suit shy or reserved child that could be impressed by a group situation.
Ask your coach about the directions to give to your child for the next times you will go golfing together. Frequency of lesson will depend of your child’s age and his goals.
In any case, the younger your child is, make it as much fun and simple as possible in the early stages. Make sure what you ask your child to do his appropriate to his development stage and then you will both enjoy a wonderful golfing time together.
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