Introducing Kids to the Game of Golf.

How Skipping Rocks and the Magic Move…

Posted by on Feb 8, 2015 in Best Practices, For Kids, Games to Play, Hitting Games | 3 comments

All young children should be taught how to skip rocks by their parents.  It is a rite of passage… winding up, uncoiling your hips,...

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Putting – Distance Control (Coaster Game)

Posted by on May 26, 2014 in Best Practices, Drills, For Kids, Games to Play, Putting Games | 2 comments

Teaching a child to understand how hard (or soft) to hit the ball is very delicate.  I have often found myself in a tournament messing...

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Creating your Own – Putt-Putt Golf

Posted by on Jun 1, 2013 in Best Practices, For Kids, Games to Play, Putting Games | 3 comments

My teacher, Mr. Harvey Penick, told me at a very young age that players should spend 75% of their time on chipping and putting.  I think...

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The Dollar Game… “chipping for bucks”

Posted by on May 15, 2013 in Best Practices, Chipping Games, For Kids, Games to Play | 1 comment

  Like adults… kids are motivated by money.  Especially if they can use that cash for buying some treats or toys.  Like the...

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Crazy 3’s – Chipping Game for Advanced Players

Posted by on Feb 9, 2013 in Best Practices, Chipping Games, For Kids, Games to Play | 1 comment

I think games are a fantastic way to enjoy practice for a number of reasons; games promote a higher level of focus, bring out the...

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3 Fun Games to Play with your Kids

Posted by on Nov 1, 2012 in Chipping Games, Games to Play, Hitting Games, Putting Games | 3 comments

Guest Blogger – Beth Myers At first, teaching kids to golf can seem like a daunting challenge. I mean, isn’t golf hard enough for...

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