Junior Golf World Blog

Look what's going on in Texas for junior golfers!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:04:39 GMT

The state's top four golf organizations have formed an alliance aimed at creating better opportunities and ease expenses for junior golfers and their families. Read about it here:

Holiday Golf Gifts

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:49:10 GMT

Are you looking for gifts to put in your junior golfers stocking this year? Check out the Urban Saints website www.urbansaints.com for reasonably priced junior golf clothing and accessories.

Patriot Golf Day

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:17:20 GMT

Patriot Golf Day is the flagship fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides postsecondary educational scholarships for the children and spouses of military men and women disabled or killed while serving our great nation. On Labor Day weekend, golfers across the country are asked to add an extra dollar to their greens fees to fund Folds of Honor scholarships. The Patriot Golf Day campaign is jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association. The inaugural Patriot Golf Day in 2007 was started by Major Dan Rooney, Founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation, F-16 Pilot, PGA Professional, and USGA member. On Labor Day 2007 Rooney asked golfers to add $1 to their greens fees. His request resulted in donations of more than $1.1 million from more than 3,200 golf facilities. In the last four years, golfers nationwide have been instrumental in raising more than $5.3 million through Patriot Golf Day events resulting in 2,000+ recipients in all 50 states and 41 PGA sections. Patriot Golf Day 2011 will again be held during the Labor Day weekend, September 2-5.

Pinehurst Renovation Review

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:27:44 GMT

Pinehurst Renovation Review, A Kids Review of Pinehurst No. 2

Dollar Days In Los Angeles

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:30:29 GMT

From GolfWeek Junior Extra... It’s a common conversation topic among golfers: How can we keep kids interested in the game? Innovative equipment? Big-name celebrities? Los Angeles County says it’s simple – keep golf cheap. For the entire month of July, junior golfers can play at any county golf course for $1. (There are 17 county golf facilities.) The rules require the junior to bring someone along. Any golfer age 18 and younger can play for a buck after 12 p.m. when accompanied by an adult, senior, twilight or super-twilight fee. Also, each course will organize a “Special Skills Day,” with activities such as free lessons, clinics and skills contests. When he announced the program, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe said he hoped golf will act as a crime deterrent and an opportunity for kids to learn new physical, social and mental skills. And it’s working, said Mike McMonegal, LA County Junior Golf Program Co-director. The $1 program has been in place for more than a decade, and each year it brings 2,500 young players to the game. McMonegal organizes tournaments and free lessons throughout the year for the kids who get hooked on golf. This week, 300 junior players showed up for a tournament. “That kind of turnout is unheard of in golf,” he said. “This program shows that L.A. County is where golfers of all ages can come and play. These aren’t private country clubs. These courses are for everyone.” The organizers of the promotion aren’t shy about the fact that they want to create a larger golf following again. In 1992, nearly 2 million golfers frequented the L.A. courses. That number has dropped to about 1.5 million, McMonegal said. Programs like the $1 initiative are an investment in future golfers. “In the 70s, people worked at promoting golf, and the game grew” McMonegal said. “Now, we’ve seen a decrease and it’s back to the old-school way where we have to get back out and promote. We have to bring the juniors to the golf courses so they realize this is something they want to pick up and play for life.” Around the U.S., other programs are reaching the same conclusion. Billy Casper Golf, which operates more than 125 golf courses nationwide, has launched a “Kids Play Free” program at all its courses. “We want kids to know golf is a lifelong sport,” McMonegal said. “All the other sports they can play as a youth, but when you become an adult, golf is still there.” – CJ Lotz

Golf Gift Ideas

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:07:09 GMT

Golf gift ideas sure to please your junior golfer

Sticks for Kids

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:43:08 GMT

Sticks for Kids Junior Golf Program Information

Junior Golf Tournament Links

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:19:32 GMT

Find national, regional and local junior golf tournament links

Videos for Junior Golfers

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:19:47 GMT

Videos for your junior golfer; find instruction books here

Books for Junior Golfers

Sun, 09 May 2010 22:57:42 GMT

Books for your junior golfer; find instruction books here

Looking For a Junior Golf Tournament?

Sat, 08 May 2010 18:26:00 GMT

We've added more links to our Junior Golf Tournament Links page. Check it out to find fun tournaments for your kids to play in this summer!

Junior Golf Tournament Links

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:24:34 GMT

Are you looking for junior golf tournaments? Many tours are releasing their 2010 schedules right now. Click on the link below to go to our Tournament Links page and find national, regional and local golf tours for your junior golfer. If you know of a tour that's not listed on our links page, fill out the form at the bottom of the page and let us know!

Golf Balls: The Basics

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:59:07 GMT

Golf balls: basics for your beginner golfer

Golf Clubs for Beginning Golfers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:37:18 GMT

Information written for your child about golf clubs

Beginner Golfer Hints

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:15:37 GMT

Find Quick Tips and Beginner Golfer Hints

Find the Right Tournament for your Child

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:24:05 GMT

Find the right tournament to enter your beginner junior golfer

Judging readiness for your child's first golf tournament

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:38:10 GMT

How to judge your child's golf tournament readiness

Tournaments for your junior golfer

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:04:52 GMT

How to decide whether your junior golfer is ready to compete in tournaments

Where Juniors Play for (Almost) Free!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:01:06 GMT

The United States Golf Association and The PGA of America announced a partnership for a Junior Golf Program in 2009 that focuses on expanding the number of junior golfers while fostering life-long participation in the game. The USGA-PGA Course Access program provides lists of golf courses that offer affordable rates for juniors to play. In addition (coming Spring 2010), juniors can go to the Play Golf America site (www.playgolfamerica.com) and apply for the USGA-PGA Course Access Pass which is an on-line Rules, Etiquette and Skills tutorial. Upon successful completion, juniors will receive the Course Access Pass providing additional discounts from participating facilities. Juniors can search the form on the site to find golf courses offering junior rates and Course Access Pass discounts.

Are Supplements Appropriate for your Child?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:19:35 GMT

Information About Vitamin Supplements, Energy Drinks, and other Supplements

San Diego Vacations for Your Family

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:23:22 GMT

Find San Diego vacations for your whole family to enjoy

Sunscreen, The Most Important Thing to Wear

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:17:16 GMT

Sunscreen is the most important golf accessory; how to promote healthy habits in you rjunior golfer

San Diego Golf Schools are Family Friendly

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:06:32 GMT

San Diego golf schools that cater to kids too!

Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:19:49 GMT

Myrtle Beach golf vacations are great for the whole family

Pinehurst Golf Resorts for Lots of Family Fun

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:17:51 GMT

Pinehurst golf resorts: take you family on a golf vacation to the American Home of Golf

Golf Packages for Affordable Family Vacations

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:57:26 GMT

Golf packages that make your family golf vacation affordable and fun

Golf Vacations for the Whole Family

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:56:58 GMT

Plan golf vacations that will be fun for your whole family

Golf Resorts that are Family Friendly

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:51:27 GMT

Find golf resorts that are family friendly and offer a lot of activities

New TaylorMade Clubs for Juniors

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:31:53 GMT

We just saw the new TaylorMade Burner Junior club sets while hanging out in our local Golf Galaxy and the sets are awesome! The sets come in two sizes, one for 4-6 year olds and another for 7-10 year olds. They both feature 320cc Burner drivers and Rossa mallet putters along with the other clubs and bag. Golf Galaxy lists the smaller set for $229.99 and the larger set for $259.99. The driver is gorgeous! If you're in the market for new clubs for your kid, make sure you take a look at these.

Junior golf fitness books and videos

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:42:26 GMT

Find the junior golf fitness books and videos that will help improve your junior's physical and mental golf game.

Junior golf coaches, how to find a teacher for your child

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:26:55 GMT

How to find junior golf coaches for your child

Find junior golf camps for the beginner to competitive junior golfer

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:26 GMT

How to find junior golf camps for your beginning to advanced junior golfer

The First Tee: Information About the Organization

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:17:49 GMT

Find out more about The First Tee and how to get your child involved in the organization.

Putter Customization: How to Custom Paint your Putter

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:32:42 GMT

Putter customization is the new trend for kids who want to have a one-of-a-kind putter. Here's how to do it yourself.

Golf mental fitness for your junior golfer

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:27:35 GMT

Golf mental fitness for your junior golfer who has problems with burnout, higher scoring and mental fatigue and stress

Golf Rules for Junior Golfers

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:22:38 GMT

Find publications and resources that explain golf rules for every age.