Golf with your kids
Yes I know... it doesn't really conjure up and image of the perfect golf outing, but with the right kind of early exposure to the game, your kids may just begin craving the game just like you. In Johnny Miller's book, I call the shots, he provides a multi-step scenario that just might get your five year old interested. Here's a little taste..
- Invite your son or daughter to a local course that has a pond or a stream. Bring a couple of lake balls and some junior clubs.
- Rent a cart and let your child steer a little. This is usually a great experience for a young one. They'll brag to Mom about it later.
- Drop a few balls and get him practice swinging. Let him whack a few into the water. The ball splash somehow gives kids a charge. Be sure and provide ample praise and reinforcement for each and every swing.
- After a half dozen or so, stop. Wander down to the waters edge and let them scavenge a bit. Have a discussion about the weather or nature.
- Set out another half dozen balls and let the child hit three or four. Pocket the remaining balls and let them know how much fun you had and how much you look forward to the next time you come out.
- You've successfully whetted the appetite. Mention your next outing a couple days before and you'll create an anticipation for visiting the golf course. Mix up your activities a bit. Skip some rocks or bring a fishing pole. The goal is to create and reinforce a sense of pleasure and well being associated with being on the golf course.
Take caution friends... This kind of powerful parenting could be the beginning of their eternal love affair with the game.
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