Teaching kids how to play golf can only be done through making it a fun experience for them. First of all, you should throw the technical talk out the window, as it will destroy a kid’s enthusiasm for the game. Allow a child to “play” golf for enjoyment, and he’ll become a life-long convert of the game!
Long practices are also not good for children, and you should keep the practice sessions under 30 minutes. This will keep the child motivated to practice more.
It’s okay if they hit the ball hard at first. That’s part of the fun! Don’t worry about their grip right off the bat. Just teach them to keep the right hand under the left before they swing.
Another simple thing you can teach them is to keep their feet firm on the ground while they swing.
You can buy your child a set of clubs, but it would probably be wiser to start with a used set of women’s clubs. Theya re lighter in weight and they work well with kids. Start with a women’s 9 iron, a 6 iron, a 3 wood, and a putter.
Let your child start out with little chipping and putting games. Simple games such as these teach the kid how to get a better feel for the clubs and the ball. One fun game is for kids to bounce the ball with a wedge and try to hit leaves or twigs.
Little contests and games keep motivation high. Just don’t pressure the child in any way in the beginning. You want your child to enjoy the game and want to play it every chance they get, not end up so confused and unfocused that they can’t figure out what to do and just quit in frustration.
If you’re encouraging, your child will love for you to play alongside of them. The moment you start demanding too much, or expecting your child to be too competitive, you will immediately kill his enthusiasm.
Children will move along as they’re ready. Letting them progress at their own pace prevents future burnout. Never make a child play the game, unless he wants to. The main goal should be to have fun. Have a good laugh and try to enjoy yourself.
If you see real interest, you might want to sign your child up for lessons with a pro who routinely teaches children. If you do seek a personal instructor for your child, watch how the person teaches first. You really want an encouraging person with a knack for teaching kids.
Also, please remember to teach your child the etiquette of golf. Little things are very important, like… Don’t talk while someone else is swinging. Also, it is not good practice to step in front of someone swinging. Stand still. Don’t walk in front of someone else’s line or through line.
The most important thing for you is to no criticize. Praise their shots and swings. Even if it is okay to nicely correct a few things, dwelling on mistakes too long can only undermine their confidence.
If you concentrate on the most important aspects of golf – the enjoyment and the basics – you may end up with a child who rivals you on the range and who enjoys a lifelong love for the game.
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