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Golfer’s Guide
Golfer’s Guide

· Enroll kids in a youth organization. An organization like
3. Learn all you can about the clubs, including which kinds
How to get kids Youth on Course excites many youngsters because they see are used for various types of shots. While a golfer is allowed
children their own age playing golf. That means they can go to carry as many as 14 clubs in a bag, you will not need that
into golf golfing with friends and talk about the game when they’re many when first starting out, nor do you have to invest thou-
not on the course. Parents concerned about COVID-19 can sands of dollars in a set of clubs. It’s possible to find used
When a global pandemic was declared by the World Health let their youngsters play with friends while wearing a mask clubs online if you want to try the sport before committing.
Organization in March 2020, parents were left scrambling without risking kids’ health. Public health agencies like the 4. Lean toward more loft when selecting clubs. Look for
for fun and healthy ways to keep their kids occupied. Virtual Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have noted that drivers that have at least 10 degrees of loft and fairway
learning sessions replaced days spent in the classroom, and outdoor activities are significantly safer than indoor gather- woods that start at 17 degrees, offers Golf Digest. This will
many extracurricular activities were canceled in an attempt ings. When wearing a mask outdoors, kids’ risk of getting make it easier for beginners to get the ball into the air and
to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Parents tried COVID-19 is even lower. can reduce sidespin so shots fly more straight.
to find activities that kids could enjoy while still adhering to · Get the right gear. PGA of America recommends getting 5. Pay attention to short shots as well as the long ones.
social distancing guidelines, and that led many moms and kids a putter and a wedge that are made for kids their height, Spend as much time practicing with wedges and the putter
dads to consider golf. noting the availability of clubs specifically made for juniors. as the driver to really tighten up all of your shots.
Golf is an outdoor activity that does not require a large An age-appropriate wedge is short and easy to get in the air. 6. Learn the proper grip and stance by working with a
group of people, making it an ideal recreational activi- That should make it easier for kids to play, increasing the coach. Invest in a glove to avoid callused hands, as you’ll be
ty during the era of social distancing. In fact, the number chances they’ll enjoy themselves. spending significant time practicing.
of youth golfers skyrocketed during the first six months of · Keep it light and fun. Golf can frustrate even the most With these tips, novice golfers can get on the road to de-
pandemic. According to Youth on Course, a nationwide pro- skilled professionals. It’s important to downplay any frustra- veloping a great golf game relatively quickly.
gram for children between the ages of six and 18 that offers tion kids feel. Parents playing alongside their children must
access to more than 1,000 golf courses for a nominal fee, avoid growing frustrated if their own rounds aren’t going well.
the number of rounds played by program members between PGA of America advises parents to not put any expectations BRENTWOOD GOLF
January 2020 and July 2020 increased by 76 percent over on youngsters as they learn the game, focusing instead on
the same period a year earlier. how much fun it is to play a round at a beautiful course. COURSE
Golf isn’t just beneficial during the age of social distanc- Golf is a great game for people of all ages, including
ing. It’s also a great way for parents to get kids to exercise youngsters.
and keep them off of their devices as they enjoy the great
outdoors. Golf is a difficult game, and that difficulty may dis-
courage some youngsters from playing. However, parents Golf for beginners
can overcome that hurdle and others as they try get their
kids excited about playing golf.
Millions of people hit the links to play golf recreationally,
and many young stars of the game are inspiring others to try Walking Riding
their hand at this difficult sport.
Carlisle Golf Club ARE GOLF, a coalition of golf’s governing bodies, found Weekday 9 holes $12 $21
In its “U.S. Golf Economy Report,” released in 2018, WE
there was a 20 percent increase in junior golf participation in 18 holes $20 $29
~Ladies League Wanted~ the five years between 2011 and 2016. Plus, there were 2.5 Weekend 9 holes $13.50 $21
million golfers who played for the first time in 2016, up from
18 holes $22 $34
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Call for Details non-golfers interested in playing golf doubled to 12.8 million. Senior/Junior 9 holes $9 $15
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being new to the game. However, having someone in your The Rural-Urban Record
corner guiding you can make it easier to learn and love the
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