Grandparents can teach golf
Spring time makes most people think about lots of things. The days are longer, the flowers are peeking through the garden and baseball teams are getting back to their diamonds. But, if you are a golfer, there is only one thing on your mind. Getting back to the links. Golfing and children are not typically thought of in the same sentence, but how about we change all that. With a couple of quick tips, you can turn your love of golf into the perfect bonding time with your grandchildren.
Etiquette – Teaching your grandchild the rules of the game is important; teaching them the etiquette of the game is critical. If you want to enjoy a nice day on the links with your little one, they need to understand the do’s and the don’ts of a golf course. Keep the do’s and don’ts clear and concise. Safety, courtesy and care.
Safety – There are a few key rules to keep your grandchildren safe on the golf course. Children should always keep their distance from the person swinging, however they should never wander off and no matter how much they plead, golf carts are not toys. Young children should never be behind the wheel of the golf cart.
Courtesy – Children have been taught to use their indoor voices indoors and their outdoor voices outside, however, this rule changes when you hit the links. Loud voices are discouraged on a golf course and your little ones will need a few reminders.
Care – Golf courses are meticulously cared for. Every blade of grass is given a little extra love. This is a great place and time to teach your grandchildren about caring for the beautiful nature that surrounds them. Kicking their heels on the putting green is frowned upon.
Golfing is an expensive sport. For an inexpensive introduction to the game, consider a few options. Watch golf with your grandchild. Take the time to watch the golf channel or the Masters. Golf chains like Golf Town have mini putting greens in the store and well trained employees to assist you. A great event to keep in mind is the CPGA “Kids golf free” event that is held all over Canada every July. This year, the event will be held from July 9-July 15th. To find participating courses near you, check out www.kidsgolffree.ca
If your grandchild has the golfing bug and you want to help foster his or her passion for the game remember, kids grow rapidly. If you want to buy them clubs, consider buying their clubs used. Chances are they were only used a few times by their original owner. Do not buy an entire set until you know the level of interest that your grandchild has in the game. You can simply buy an iron or a putter to begin with. Then plan some outings to year-round golf domes, driving ranges and eventually to public courses that allow young children. Many coupon books, like the Entertainment Book offer coupons for golf courses in your area. To purchase an Entertainment Book, go to www.entertainment-savings-offers.com/entertainment-book. Group coupons, like Groupon also have many deals on golf courses and driving ranges.
Golf is one sport that you can do for your entire lifetime. If you have loved the game all of these year, why not introduce your grandchildren to it as early as possible? They will thank you for it every spring as they dust off their clubs. Article courtesy: Thegrandparentsguide.com
