| Why should you encourage your kids or grandkids to | | | | get started. These beginning clubs do not have to be |
| take up golf? First, it's a great game, challenging, | | | | expensive since they will soon be out grown or |
| enjoyable and fun if you don't take it too seriously. | | | | discarded. As the youth develops and learns the |
| Also, this is one game you can play all your life. | | | | game he/she will contribute to club and set selection. |
| I remember while vacationing in Hawaii we were | | | | I initially took my two grandsons with me in the cart |
| staying in a condo overlooking the first tee on the | | | | while I played a round. I introduced them to fellow |
| Big Island. While we were there the PAC 10 was | | | | golfers as my manager and trainer. Remember, keep |
| having a tournament and colleges from all over the | | | | it light and fun. |
| US were taking part. Here were these young guys | | | | As the boys aged I got them clubs and away we |
| staying in fabulous condos in beautiful surroundings. | | | | went. However, in a couple years they both gave it |
| Play golf early in the day and hit the beach later. I | | | | up. I don't know exactly why, but they just didn't |
| thought what a deal. This sure beats playing football | | | | take to it. I had even signed them up for instruction |
| or other contact sports. You never get hit, enjoy the | | | | classes which they both attended. But as you know, |
| facilities and play in beautiful surroundings etc. | | | | kids either take to a sport or they don't. In this case |
| Since then I have encouraged my kids and grandkids | | | | they didn't but who knows, maybe someday they'll |
| to get into golf. It's a great game. Ok! Now that you | | | | try it again. Remember, don't be pushy or overly |
| convinced them, what's the first step? Well it's got | | | | demanding, they will find their own path. |
| to be attitude. Remind them it's only a game to | | | | Introducing a youngster to a sport is really fun and |
| enjoy with family and friends. Next would be | | | | enjoyable even if they don't follow through. So when |
| equipment, clubs, balls, etc. | | | | you begin don't have high expectations that you're |
| There are several sets of youth clubs available usually | | | | developing the new Tiger. Chances are, your not. |
| defined by age group. So pick an appropriate set and | | | | Just enjoy the experience. |