November 21st, 2009 | 
Author: Time to take you kids to the golf course!! You can find great deals on golf clubs for kids. You can even rent them. Nothing is better than playing golf with your son or daughter. It's a game that allows your child to compete against themselves and learn to get better all the time.
If you are a golfer, ask your local pro about the best golf clubs for your son or daughter. Here are some ideas for dads interested in developing golf skills early.
1. Just remember there is no set age on when can start learning golf. Tiger Woods started at a very young age and golf clubs can be found for any age group these days. Just like anything else it is good to start out with the basics.
2. Buying used golf clubs for kids is an option. If you already know a golf professional, you can ask him if he has any extra clubs for kids. If your kid is serious it is very important not to cut down adult clubs. Buy youth golf clubs.
3. Play golf in the page yard with plastic or foam golf balls. Set targets out in the yard for your son or daughter to chip to just they can work on getting the feel for the clubs.
4. Lessons? I would definitely consider this. They know what they are doing in most cases and if your worried just ask around for good teachers.
5. It is important to find a course that will work for young golfers. Most courses have certain times of the day they reserve for kids or you might look for a par 3 course. Be sure to teach proper etiquette and let faster players play through.
6. Find a course with a driving range. Some of these also provide golf clubs for kids a s well. These place have putting greens and chipping greens as well.
7. When on the course encourage your child to tee it up in the fairway, it make for faster play.
8. Walk if you can when you play. It is good exercise and you son or daughter will be doing it when they get older.
9. If your child gets real serious then send them to a golf camp, like the Ledbetter Schools. They cater to kids and provide an intensive experience and a great opportunity for your child, as well as a way to build a great golf game.
10. Have fun with your kids! stay involved in their lives and what better way to do it thatn on the golf course?
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