Getting Started — Child Golfers 4 Years Old and Up

The first step in getting your 4 years and older child started with golf is identifying their interest. Golf is one of those things that you either have it in your DNA or not. You talk to some folks and it’s the same for kids. Some will be interested Continue reading

Golf Scoring — Match Play

Match play scoring is different than stroke play.  In match play, the player who holes out with fewest strokes wins the hole.  It doesn’t really matter how many strokes, as long as it was fewer than their opponent, they won the hole.  By way of example, 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

At the First Tee of a Kids Golf Tournament

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

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