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Getting my son into golf. Any tips?
Posted on 5/16/22 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 5/16/22 at 12:48 pm
I have a 1st grader that wants to start playing golf. Of course, this is after a few trips to top golf and mini golf courses.
I never took any lessons, but I used to play a lot in college and my single years. I want to make sure my son would stick with golf before I sink a lot of money into it. But I thought about buying him a set of clubs and then dusting off my clubs so he and I can play a few rounds of golf to see if he wants to keep it up. I'd love for him to enjoy it b/c it would let me get back to playing as well.
Where is the best place to get kids clubs? Edwin Watts, Dicks, Academy, etc
What are some kid-friendly courses?
Should I get lessons for him before trying to put him on the cart to play a round? if so, who in BR would be a decent option for a kid?
Thanks
I never took any lessons, but I used to play a lot in college and my single years. I want to make sure my son would stick with golf before I sink a lot of money into it. But I thought about buying him a set of clubs and then dusting off my clubs so he and I can play a few rounds of golf to see if he wants to keep it up. I'd love for him to enjoy it b/c it would let me get back to playing as well.
Where is the best place to get kids clubs? Edwin Watts, Dicks, Academy, etc
What are some kid-friendly courses?
Should I get lessons for him before trying to put him on the cart to play a round? if so, who in BR would be a decent option for a kid?
Thanks
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Posted on 5/16/22 at 12:49 pm to ashy larry
Prob some really nice kid sets on eBay
Posted on 5/16/22 at 12:53 pm to ashy larry
Purchase US Kids Golf Clubs to start. They are fit by childs height. Get him a couple of sessions with a qualified PGA Professional and let him have fun.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:07 pm to ChrisBurky
Don’t be overbearing. Let him have fun and be a kid. Don’t take it too seriously while also teaching him.
My son has a US Kids set as mentioned in the post above.
My son has a US Kids set as mentioned in the post above.
This post was edited on 5/16/22 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:32 pm to ashy larry
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Should I get lessons for him before trying to put him on the cart to play a round? if so, who in BR would be a decent option for a kid?
Sign him up for the First Tee program at Santa Maria.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:55 pm to Lollipop Jones
quote:
Don’t be overbearing. Let him have fun and be a kid. Don’t take it too seriously while also teaching him.
That is the approach we take with all sports to be honest. The kids can't sit on the couch all day playing video games so they need to do something outdoors. We want them to play any sport they enjoy so I'm happy to encourage it.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:06 pm to ashy larry
quote:
Where is the best place to get kids clubs?
Edwin.. get the US Kids Ultralight set for his height.. Both my girls play and started with these.. My youngest one is still using hers..
Then look into the First Tee program over the summer..
Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:06 pm to ashy larry
1st grade may be a little young IMO. Continued Too Golf and putt putt for another few years and then 4-5 grade start going to the big courses. I started in 5th grade.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:34 pm to ashy larry
Lessons are way more important than expensive clubs for a kid
Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:39 pm to TigerTaco
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Sign him up for the First Tee program at Santa Maria.
Unfortunately, it's booked for the summer. I'd have to drive out to Clark or Beaver Creek which really doesn't work for us on a weekday.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:42 pm to ashy larry
try taking him out to the driving range with you to see how he takes to it...
Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:43 pm to ashy larry
I want to do this with my daughter, but she's only 3 right now. I plan on just getting some clubs, and letting her hit around the yard before we take anything too serious. If she wants to really play, then we think of lessons around the age 10 or so mark.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 3:12 pm to ashy larry
Get him a cocaine addiction instead. Cheaper, easier to quit, and when done in moderation can be better for him physically and mentally.
Just kidding (kinda). As said above-USKG ultra lights. First Tee or PGA Jr League and some group lessons. Chris Burkstaller at The Island is great with kids!
Just kidding (kinda). As said above-USKG ultra lights. First Tee or PGA Jr League and some group lessons. Chris Burkstaller at The Island is great with kids!
Posted on 5/16/22 at 4:38 pm to ashy larry
If you choose to get him lessons, make sure the teaching pro likes to work with beginner kids. This sounds obvious, but some of those guys/ladies just don’t do well with kids, especially if they are just beginning.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 5:50 pm to ashy larry
Get him into group lessons or similar summer programs. It sounds like you don't play or haven't played in a while. I played a lot when my son go into it at around that age, and I still wasn't qualified to teach him. 
Still take him out with you and let him hit a shot or two per hole plus putt, but he'd pick it up faster and therefore enjoy it more with a pro giving him swing guidance.
Still take him out with you and let him hit a shot or two per hole plus putt, but he'd pick it up faster and therefore enjoy it more with a pro giving him swing guidance.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 6:56 pm to ashy larry
I’m trying to figure out the same thing.
Have an 8 year old that was gifted a pretty nice starter set.
Is first tee at Santa Maria legit?
Really hope he takes to the game.
Have an 8 year old that was gifted a pretty nice starter set.
Is first tee at Santa Maria legit?
Really hope he takes to the game.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 7:06 pm to ashy larry
Two college-level golfers.
Daughter played, but my son passed because he knew he wasn't DI and wanted to major in ME (at State).
Mistakes I made:
Didn't do lessons early enough.
Skimped on equipment early on.
Too many lessons later (took the fun out of it). They became perfectionists and so focused on execution they didn't scramble well.
I'm sure there were many more.
Daughter played, but my son passed because he knew he wasn't DI and wanted to major in ME (at State).
Mistakes I made:
Didn't do lessons early enough.
Skimped on equipment early on.
Too many lessons later (took the fun out of it). They became perfectionists and so focused on execution they didn't scramble well.
I'm sure there were many more.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 7:22 pm to Wildcat1996
Grip, grip, grip, can’t stress this enough make sure his hands are on the club properly. At first if he is like under 10, it is ok for it to be strong cause it is easier to manipulate the club. Teach him to swing the club as if he was throwing it rather than hitting at the ball. I used to,have my kid throw a plastic range basket to me like she was gonna turn and swing making sure to stay in balance. Start out doing more chipping and putting than full swing. Chipping will teach him to lean the shaft at impact and not hit at the ball,
Posted on 5/16/22 at 7:25 pm to ashy larry
Swing hard make contact stay balanced. That’s it.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 9:02 pm to BallChamp00
I never played until my late 20s. When my son first started playing around age 5, I asked a friend of mine who grew up playing for some tips. He said tee up a tennis ball for him and tell him to swing as hard as he can
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