Junior golf

Lending A Hand To Young Golfers

Get your youngster into the game with our special online section for junior golfers  

Junior Golf: All For Kids
Junior Awards
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Junior Development Awards

By Topsy Siderowf August 2009
We recognize model junior programs in five categories: course, corporation, association, individual and municipality.
 
Junior camp listings
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Junior Camp Directory '09

By Topsy Siderowf May 2009
If you're looking for a way to afford your child's golf camp this summer, consider having your kid commute rather than sleep over. Find the right golf camp for your young golfer with our regional listings.
 
Picking the Right Junior Clubs
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Picking the Right Junior Clubs

By Ashley Mayo July 2009
There are so many options out there -- we'll help narrow the search: Find out which clubs and pre-packaged sets best suit your junior golfer.
 
Advice From Johnny
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Web-extra: Advice from Johnny

By Johnny Miller
Photo: Courtesy of the Miller family
Johnny Miller offers advice on how to get your kids excited about golf and shares his secret for getting his own kids into the game.
 
Video: Junior Golf Instruction from John Elliott Jr.
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Video: Junior Golf

The basics of a good golf swing 
With John Elliott Jr.
John Elliott Jr., the director of golf instruction at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., demonstrates the difference between "a cool finish" and "a super-cool finish" to one of his students, Heather Proctor.
 
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Instruction: Teach Me!

By John Elliott Jr.
Photo By Sam Greenwood
Teaching young children is a privilege and a huge responsibility. The challenge is to expand their skills while sustaining their interest in the game. Here are 10 simple tips to hook your child on golf forever.
 
Camp Counselor
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Q&A: Camp Counselor

By Dr. Bob Rotella
Photo By Scott K. Brown
What age should my kid take up golf? When's the best time to take kids to the course? Sport psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella answers questions parents have about getting their youngsters started playing golf.
 

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