How to Support Your Young Golfer - A Parents Guide
If your child has already picked up a golf club and started their journey in junior golf, congratulations you’re part of a rewarding and unique experience. But as they grow, improve, and perhaps even compete, your role as a parent evolves too. Whether they’re just starting to enter competitions or already dreaming big, here’s how you can best support their passion.
How to Support a Child Who Plays Golf
Golf is an individual sport, but behind every successful junior golfer is a parent who plays an important supporting role. Here are some key ways to help:
Encourage the Process, Not Just the Results
Celebrate effort, attitude, and sportsmanship just as much if not more than scores and trophies. Golf teaches so many wonderful life lessons, so be sure to lean into this and embrace all this wonderful game has to offer.Keep Equipment Age-Appropriate
Kids grow fast. Using the right-sized clubs is critical to their development and enjoyment. Consider using our Club Selector Tool to ensure you are using the correct sized clubs. To ensure kids always have the correct sized set we recommend our subscription as this allows you to exchange as soon as they outgrow their current set. Maximising performance and enjoyment whilst being kind on your wallet. What’s not to love!Create Positive Routines
Help your child find a balance between practice, play, and rest. We highly recommend attending indoor golf sims where they can play various games which focus on fun rather than score, a great way to improve there game without fixating on small details. Remember keep it fun not forced.Understand the Junior Golf Pathways
Get familiar with local and national tours, coaching opportunities, and events. If you are new to competition then be sure to check out our Kondor Kidz Junior Tour, its a great starting point which focuses on inclusivity, enjoyment, and development over pure competition.Be Present, but Let Coaches Coach
Your support is vital, but leave the technical feedback to their PGA coach. That is not to say you should be silent. But, instead just ensure you remind them of key swing thoughts that coaches are issuing, rather than just providing generic golfing feedback. Your main job is to be their biggest fan, win or lose.
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This varies with age and goals, but 2–3 times per week is ideal for most juniors. Balance is key.
As soon as they’re showing interest get them involved. Just ensure the tournament is a non handicap competition and is foucsed more on enjoyment rather than pure competition.
They should match their height, not age. Also ensure to invest in a quality set of clubs, which provide lighter shafts as this will help both enjoyment and performance. Use our Club Selector Tool to get the perfect fit from as little as £1.99 per month.
It’s normal! Let them take breaks and explore other interests. With our subscription you can return clubs after 3 months so if golfs not hitting the spot simply return the clubs. Buying clubs outright puts a pressure on kids to keep playing as you have spent hundreds on a set for it not to be used. Remember, Golf will always be there when they’re ready.
Be their ride, their cheerleader, their snack-packer, not their swing coach.
If your child shows real enthusiasm and wants to improve, structured lessons with a PGA coach can help.
It can be if you don't know what you are after. But with options like our equipment subscription, community coaching, and cheap junior membership at most golf clubs golf for juniors should be fairly affordable.
Start with regional tours like the Kondor Kidz Junior Tour, your local golf club, or your national golf union’s website.
Not at all, to begin with get them on the range, on the course in a pair of trainers and shorts or trackies. If they get the bug then we'd always recommend investing in lightweight golf shoes and weather-appropriate clothes to help make their experience better. Remember, comfort is key.
Set small goals together, whether it’s improving a skill or finishing a round with no tantrums. Keep it light and fun.