Let’s go over how to score. There are a lot of rules in golf, so how to score could be a very large topic. I’ll break scoring down as simply as possible. You will have a nice introduction on how to score here so that at a minimum, Continue reading
Most tours use a web site for providing tournament information, dates, registration, tee times and results. Once you find a tour for your child, Continue reading
Junior golf is on the rise in many parts of the country. I’ve observed an increase in the number of participants at events over the years. The increase in popularity means that more and more pros and courses are offering junior events and lessons.
You’ll likely find an event near you by Continue reading
A tournament is an organized event where golfers are organized into groups, or flights. Flights are usually by age, for example Under 6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, etc. However, Continue reading
At the first tee, you will sign in with the starting official. He will introduce you to your playing partners and hand out score cards. Each player must have unique markings on their ball. Continue reading
How exciting! You’re all signed up for your golfer’s first tournament. Let’s take a look at what the day might look like ..
Plan to be at the golf course the day of a tournament at least an hour prior to your tee time. When you arrive, Continue reading
Most tours allow spectators and have specific rules about them. Cart use, behavior, attire, and contact with players is usually very specifically defined in the tour rules. Spectator carts are Continue reading
Tournament golf is available for children as young as four years old, usually in a six and under flight. US Kids Golf is one example organization with junior tournaments in many parts of the country for kids from four to fourteen. Tournament golf is a great choice Continue reading
YES! There is absolutely no reason not to participate in child tournaments; and the earlier the better. Tournaments are a lot of fun.
One thing I want to get out immediately is: Continue reading
First, welcome!
Second, let me start by telling you this is not another blog all about junior golf instruction, raising a winning junior golfer, or the next Tiger Woods. This blog is about child golf for kids of all talent levels and parents of all types. I have seen a number of sites out there about junior golf equipment, instruction, and “success”, but I have not run across any help specifically for us parents, to teach us how to get started in child golf, and get into competitive kids golf.
Success will mean something different to different folks. Golf is a gift from you to your child and from your child to you. I also believe it is nearly impossible to predict what golf will become for any child as they grow into adults, but I can predict it is a gift they can enjoy forever. If through this site, you learn how to give the gift of golf to your child, and at the very least they become a golfer for life, and learn the sport, and enjoy the sport, then we will both have been successful. More than that is absolutely possible, and I believe you’ll set up a good chance for more here, but that will be icing on the cake far into the future!
You will find some good instruction on these pages, but it will be very practical for this age and from the perspective of a parent.
So, this blog is a forum to help you learn what to do as the parent of a child golfer. Most parents really don’t know what to do, especially when it comes to tournaments and such. Continue reading