Introducing Your Kids to the Game of Golf

Golf (as most of us know it) is dad and his buddies killing a Sunday afternoon, drinking a couple of beers and chasing a little white ball around. But, dad's have you taken your kids to the driving range or local golf course lately? Not only is it a great way to bond with your kids, but, it is actually fun to teach your kids that golf is not just going out and swinging your hardest at the ball, to see how far you can hit it. You can show them the finer points of the game and show them that there is actually a strategy on each and every hole they play.

In the beginning you want to introduce your kids to the driving range and practice greens. For the really young kids ( since there eye hand coordination is not fully advanced) the practice greens will keep them satisfied. The excitement they get when they putt it in the hole is worth the trip. The driving range is a good place to start teaching the proper swing techniques to young golfers. It is also the right place to start teaching proper course etiquette. Teaching proper etiquette and course management at a young age will only make them appreciate the game more as they get older. Most kid's will love to see how far they can hit the ball, but, you can work on accuracy with them by making a game out of it. Have them pick a target on the range (yardage sign, sprinkler head) and have them try to hit it. Make a competition out of it. The driving range is also a good place to start teaching proper swing technique. For the young kid's just keep it simple and fun, you don't want to make a chore out of playing golf, they won't want to play anymore.

As your kids get better and you are prepared to tackle the golf course. Pick an off time at your local course and just start with a couple of holes(as it can take awhile on each hole). Let the kids play the holes all the way out, the satisfaction of completing the holes is well worth it. With older kids you may want to start with 9 holes(18 if you think they can handle it).Teach them to keep a steady pace, so not to back up play. Show them how you would play the holes and what clubs you would use from different lies.

The main thing is to keep there golf experience positive and praise your kids often when they hit good shot or complete a hole. Just remember to have fun and enjoy the time spent with your kids. Believe it or not, those days on the golf course with dad will be memories they will cherish when they get older.

B. Brunk - owner http://www.platterivergolf.com, Golf Enthusiast

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