Getting started in junior golf does not need to be complicated.
Most parents assume there is a lot to get right early on, but what I see most often is that simple starts work best.
At this stage, the focus is on:
- keeping things simple
- building confidence
- helping your child enjoy the game
If you get those right, everything else becomes much easier.
This approach is based on what I see working with junior golfers at the club each week.
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