Adults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be.
But as exacting as the game can be, it can also be just as rewarding, even for kids. It's never too early for kids to start learning the game of golf.
Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. A play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched their parents play golf or practise their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.
As kids approach school age, don't overlook putt-putt or miniature golf ranges as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put lessons or advice on putting to good use. A miniature golf course is often more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won't feel overwhelmed with golf.
When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with their parents to a driving range. Try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.
As kids enter middle school those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of a driving range, which typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far they can drive the ball.
As your kids get closer to high school, you might want to buy them their own set of clubs.
Look for inexpensive or secondhand clubs because growing kids will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. Also consider signing your child up for lessons.
