With the popularity of Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie, more and more kids are picking up the game of golf.  If you want to help your child learn this great game, you are not alone.  The Family Golf Association says “”No other sport or activity bridges the gap between age and ability as easily,” claims their literature.”On the golf course, every member of the family is on equal ground. You can be eight or eighty…male or female…a novice player or a low handicapper…and still enjoy playing the game together.”

Starting to play golf at an early age will be much easier than picking up when you are a bit older.  By taking lessons when one is young, bad habits won’t form and learning a proper swing and putt will come much easier.

To help your son or daughter learn the game you have some options.  First, there are plenty of golf camps that can be attended for a week at a time, usually in the summer.  There are also lots of local clubs that offer lessons – give one of them a call to see if they have group or individual lessons that cater to children.  Most have lessons for varying age groups.  Lastly, there are always golf videos or computer games; while not getting you or your child out on the course, they will keep the game top of mind.  Good luck in developing your new little ‘Tiger”!