Golf Clubs for Kids Older than 4 Years Old

We found shopping for golf clubs to be quite confusing at times. There is so much “information” out there but what felt like no answers. Some folks would be emphatic that using cut down clubs is a bad answer. Others would say to use as long a club as possible. We heard Continue reading

Golf Score — Stroke Play

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

Intro to Being a Daddy Caddy for Your Child Golfer

Golf is different from most other sports.  For most kids, their parents stay on the sidelines and there is a coach-to-kid ratio of perhaps one or two to twenty.  In golf, in most cases, there is Continue reading

Signing Up for a Kids Junior Golf Tournament

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

Finding a Junior Golf Tournament for Kids

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

What is a Golf Tournament?

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

The Child Golfer’s First Golf Tournament – Start the Day

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

Your Child Golfer’s Spectators

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

Why Participate in Child Golf Tournaments?

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

Should Our 2 to 3 Year Old Have Golf Lessons?

Some of you may ask, “Should I get golf lessons from a golf pro for my three year old child?” Well, here’s a straight answer … yes, if your budget is not an issue, no, if budget is a concern at all.

We did not Continue reading