The popularity of golf has never been higher than it is right now. More and more parents are trying to develop their kids into the next Tiger Woods or Michelle Wie. The main problem with doing this is that it is such a sacrifice that golf pros and parents need to come up with ways to make teaching golf to kids fun.

Everyone has been there before, being a kid can be tough, and learning something needs to be fun. Golfing is no different. Teaching kids to golf is a task in itself, so making sure they are having fun will not only make it easier on the instructor, but it will also ensure that the kids are willing to stick with the program to become good golfers. There are so many aspects of golfing that need to be taught to kids. Things like:

• Full Swing
• Chipping
• Putting
• Rules
• Manners
• Safety

These things would be hard for an adult to get interested in for a long period of time, so imagine how a child will feel if it is not fun for them. So what are some things to do that will make teaching golf to kids fun? Try some of these drills suggestions:

Driving Range: Have your kid pick a green or a target, as well as a club. You can go head-to-head to see who can get closest to the pin, with some sort of fun reward being made available after the competition is over.

Chipping Green: Most golfers just practice their chipping to become better. A child will get bored with this very easily. To make it more fun and more challenging, put a golf bag or other obstacle between the child and the green. This will force them to properly chip around the obstacle.

Putting Games: Use colored tees to set up some sort of putting obstacle course. Set a tee three feet from the hole continue setting tees farther away from the whole and in different places on the green. Have the child go around and make all the putts from each marked tee. You can make this more fun by using a timer.

Group Instruction

Group instruction is an important aspect for keeping kids entertained while learning to play golf. Not only do the kids get to socialize with other peers and make new friends, but they will also feel more comfortable because it won’t seem like they are under so much one-on-one pressure from the golf instructor.

Group instruction incorporates games and drills that the entire group can learn together, making the learning experience enjoyable and fun. Most kids will get their own bucket of used balls and be able to chip, putt and drive them at their own pace.

Parent To Child Interaction

While group instruction is excellent, a child still wants to be able to bond with a parent. It is important that you take a hands-on interest in the golf instruction.  Something as simple as hitting a bucket of golf balls with your child, or playing a round of golf with them, can be very important when the child is debating whether or not they want to continue with lessons.

Getting kids excited about golf takes some planning. However, if a parent and instructor are willing to do things a little different and keep the kid’s attention, then kids will continue to be excited about the prospect of learning to play golf.