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How old do kids need to be to play golf?
Are the any special golf programs for families?
Are there any national programs for families?
How can I find out about programs for juniors?
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How old do kids need to be to play golf?
Children are never too young to learn the game of golf. In fact, the
younger the better. The movies of Tiger Woods as a toddler hitting golf
balls are enough to inspire any parent to put a club in their child’s hand.
If a child starts playing golf at a young age, chances are he or she won’t
develop as many bad swing and etiquette habits as those who take up the game
later in life.
In addition to Woods, some of the game’s greatest players, such as Arnold Palmer
and Bobby Jones, started off by playing golf with their fathers. There’s no
guarantee your child will grow up to be another Tiger, but golf is certainly a
game for a lifetime. Plus, there are not many other sporting activities where
parents and children can spend so much quality time together in an outdoor setting.
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Are the any special golf programs for families?
Absolutely! In fact, many programs offer a complete golf experience,
including some hot dogs, for less than the cost of a movie and popcorn.
Use the Play Golf America Zip Search above to find
family programs near you. Examples of some great programs include:
- Family Open House: These free programs are designed to
introduce families to the game of golf in a friendly atmosphere.
It usually takes approximately one hour to walk families around the
clubhouse and course. Many will be hosted with free hot dogs, soda or ice cream.
- Family Play Days: Organized events where groups of
families play at the same time, Family Play Days are usually a nine-hole
scramble played from family friendly tees and followed by a family picnic.
For those living in or visiting either North Carolina or South Carolina each
summer, Family Play Days are a featured program under the July is Carolina’s
Family Golf Month promotion.
- Kids Play Free: Courses across the country are offering
special deals where kids play for free when accompanied by a paying adult during
select time periods.
- Family Tees: Thanks to companies such as U.S. Kids Golf,
courses around the country are installing “Family Tees.” These are permanent tees
at shorter distances where young players can experience the joy of lower scores,
building confidence to last a lifetime.
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Are there any national programs for families?
Play Golf America is currently working on a national promotion to
involve the entire family. Meanwhile, the National Golf Course Owners
Association has coordinated the Take Your Daughter to the Course Week
program for many years, which is now conducted under the Play Golf America
umbrella.
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How can I find out about programs for juniors?
There are a number of resources available to help parents with
guidance and direction for getting their kids involved with golf.
- PGA First Swing For Juniors:
Learn to play golf, the "game of a lifetime," with help from The PGA of America's First
Swing publications, including First Swing for Juniors, First Swing
Golfer's Guide and A Summary of The Rules of Golf is available in both
English and Spanish.
- Junior Links:
A Web site for kids, parents and those who facilitate, coordinate
and sponsor programs for Junior Golf.
- The First Tee:
This groundbreaking program helps Juniors develop life-enhancing values,
such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.
- PGA.com has a
wealth of resources for Juniors, including information on the Callaway Golf PGA Junior Series,
AJGA, Westfield PGA Junior Championship and links to college golf information.
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