Dos and Donts to help son in Golf

[nkranga]

Well,

I have driven him away from Chess and don't want to do the same. He is 8 and has a good swing(bought him few clubs couple years ago) and makes contact and hits decent(driver around 120). What are some of the do's and dont's....

I am an 13 H'cap and hope to teach him some basics...but don't want to over step. For instance I believe a base ball grip is good for now...

Thanks,

Rangan

[gord962]

Re: Dos and Donts to help son in Golf

My son was 6 when I started him. The most important thing is to keep it fun for your child. Don't make him practice if he doesn't to, he has to enjoy the game if he is going to have any chance to excel at it. Be positive with your comments - don't critisize.

As for teaching your son, take him for a lesson with your local teaching professional. One lesson will give him the basics he needs to start with.

As for grip, I would suggest the interlock grip - it keeps his hands together and will build on how the hands need to work together. The interlock works well for small handed people, so it's perfect for small children.

[LowPost42]

Re: Dos and Donts to help son in Golf

I concur - fun must come first. And if you take him to the range, buy small buckets. If he decides he's done after a half bucket, so are you. You'll know he's serious when he's complaining about leaving the range.