Getting my girls into golf

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By TKemp

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  1. My 9 and 7 yr old daughters have started showing interest in golf. I am not new to the game, but still fairly not great, I just got my own set of clubs after renting or borrowing for many years.

    What and how should I go about teaching them to play? They both play softball and are athletic, just want to start them off right.


  2. Take them to the range and let them hit a few balls. Then you can explain a few things to look out for. At first, they should just enjoy watching a ball fly.
  3. Barry M

    Barry M
    Reno, NV

    Try to find a golf camp or clinic. It's a great way to introduce them to the game. They usually keep the focus on fun, while teaching them the basics. If their interest grows, then try to hook them up with a good instructor.
    My personal experience is softball and golf don't mix well. My daughter was a tournament softball player for many years, and tried golf on and off but the different swing mechanics conflicted so she stopped golfing. At 20 she was done with softball, and started golfing again. Didn't take long to adjust her swing, and now she can outdrive me all day long. I still get her on the putting surface though. It was a long wait, but nothing beats being on the course with your kid playing golf. Greatest father-daughter sport in the world.
  4. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    If they enjoy going to a range, if they want to get more, many courses offer summer camps for juniors. Basic courses, not like moving to FL for career development.
  5. Steve M

    Steve M
    Hatboro, PA

    I'd see if there are any clinics or group lessons available. It's better for them to learn from someone who can teach them the basic fundamentals correctly before they get bad habits ingrained. These clinics should be keeping it fun for the girls and group them by age, sex or both. Plus, they will have access to clubs rather than hit your set which might be too long, too heavy, etc. for them.

    and who knows? maybe they will come back and teach you a few things!

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