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Finding the Right Clubs posted 4/11/08
The important part of getting kids to enjoy the game is having the proper equipment. Things have changed from having adult cut off clubs that were too heavy and too stiff to affordable, effective and with many options of junior clubs. Even in the last five years companies are paying attention to our future of golf, juniors. When deciding on clubs keep in mind three things; 1. Price, 2. Length , 3. Options.
Price is usually an important consideration when buying junior clubs. Especially if the juniors are just taking up the game and not sure how much they are interested. Due to the competitive market and now many manufacturers offering junior clubs, you should be able to find something affordable.
The first, and most important part of club fitting is finding the appropriate length of clubs. Kids grow an average of 2-3 inches a year. Keep this in mind while determining the right club. We reccommend an inch longer so they can use them for two seasons. It's ok for them to choke down on the grip at the beggining. Each company offers their own sizing of junior clubs. Therefore you must check the right length with each companies offerings.
The last thing to consider is what options are available once you have determined the right length. Most companies offer two sizes of clubs, and most are in left handed as well as right handed. Options may include the following: 1. A starter set-a little of everything, 2. Different colors for boys and girls, 3. Full sets, 4. Begining to Advanced models and shafts, 5. With or Without a Stand Bag, 6. Hybrid woods, 7. Drivers-Some sets include Drivers or just fairway wood, 8. Putters, 9. Additional Irons to add to Set.
We use the following companies:
US Kids Golf- website: uskidsgolf.com Many Options
Nike Golf- website: nikegolf.com 3 Different Sizes
Callaway/Topflite- website: callawaygolf.com 2 Different Sizes
Cobra- website: cobragolf.com 2 Different Sizes
Once your junior reaches 5'1" they will be in a ladies length. Once they reach 5'6" they will be in an adult men's length. As you will discover their are more options, more confusion, will looking at adult sets. However, you can still find good sets at good prices. Contact your local PGA professional or give our office a call for advise.
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Book of The Week:
This week's book is called Games Girls Play : Understanding and Guiding Young Female Athletes by Caroline Silby PHD. This book offers both parents and coaches a fresh, smart guide for responding to the needs of the young female athlete. Whether they are writing about choosing a sport, building confidence, staying calm during a competition, or debriefing after the game, the authors have created a powerful primer on the inner work of sports psychology. As they explain, "teaching athletes to use their thoughts, perceptions, images and body language, focus and effort to move ahead are the life lessons of sports." Click here to learn more about this book and see an example of the book.
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More Books for Parents:
Sports Parenting Edge, The Winning Game Plan for Every Athlete--From T-Ball to College Recruiting.
By: Rick Wolff
GO Girl
By: Hannah Storm (book about girls golf)
101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent
By: Joel Fish
Molding Young Athletes (How Parents and Coaches Can Positively Influence Kids in Sports)
By: Darrell Erickson
The Parents' Guide to Kids' Sports
by Lee R. Schreiber
The athletic recruiting and scholarship guide for high school athletes and parents
By: Wayne Mazzoni
Raising Our Athletic Daughters
By: Jean Zimmerman
Golf Parent for the Future
by: Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson |
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News From the Staff:
Welcome to the Girls Golf Network, we are very excited to have this program for young girls in our state. Please feel free to let us know what you are thinking about the website and if you can think of anything at all that needs to be added, changed, or modified. This website is designed to help and inform you and your child so we need your feedback. We are going to have a fun weekend in the fall where the girls can come and stay at Golf House Tennessee in Franklin, TN. We want the girls to feel safe, as well as you the parents, using this website, and that is why we have made certain areas password protected. In order to get a password you have to become a member of the Girls Golf Network and receive a password from our office. We look forward to getting to know you and your girls and we are going to have a great time! |
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