Being that I now have a three year old and a six day old, this is a very relevant question for me. I’ve been doing some digging around and here’s the answer.

You should begin your kids golf tutelage only if they begin to show interest in the game. (read “don’t force your kid to play just because you want a fast track to early retirement!”)

There’s no “right” age to begin your kid golfing, it all depends on the child but the range typically is between four and seven years of age. (or if your kids a boy-geniuses like mine then six days old and three years of age)

Your kids potential will not be hindered if they don’t start as soon as some other kids have.

Some of the recommendations I found are:

• get one of your kids friends involved as well so they have someone to play with if your not around
• take your kid to the driving range, leave your clubs at home (meaning in most cases the kid will only be interested as long as your interested)
• Take your kid with you to one of the local par 3 9-hole courses, bring lots of entertaining things for the kids (snacks, toys, etc..) and let them play with you for as long as they want to.
• Some say to start your kids putting.
• KISS (keep it simple st****0
• Keep it FUN!
• The backyard is a great place for your kid to start
• Don’t expect too much too fast
• If you decide to take your prodigy on the course with you, allow them to tee off, make them pick up and drop about 50 yards from the hole and allow them to putt out.
  OR
• Use the 150 stick as the flag and let your kid play to that, by doing this you cut out many of the aggravating hazards that surround the green.

Check out this video I found.

Hope this helps!

Dave

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