It’s Summer….play like a kid!

If you ever get a chance, go out and watch juniors play golf. Young children pick up the game of golf quickly and if given the basic fundamentals they can shoot some good scores. Let’s think why? It’s only a game to them! I teach several hundred juniors each year from ages 4 and up and in my first class, I ask “What is the definition of golf?” As kids answer anything, it is simple and honest. THE ANSWERS: “Hit the ball far.” “Get the ball into the hole in PAR.” “Avoid the Sand Pits.” As we progressed with the basics of golf, I summed up the class with a definition that works for kids and adults too: “Swing the golf club and get the golf ball in the hole in the fewest shots.”

Sounds simple. Try this the next time you play:

1) On the Tee: Swing the golf club as if you are taking a practice swing. Most practice swings are perfect, but once we address the ball, we change from swinging to hitting and we also forget that the fairway is a good thing.

2) On the Fairway: Most trouble is located short of the green. Take an extra club and aim for the center of the green

3) On the Green: Don’t be afraid to make a putt. Kids are great at this! Don’t get so technical with your putting stroke or over read a green. Allow your senses to take control and be confident that you will make that putt!

I hope this helps.

Great Golfing,
Chris