It’s universally acknowledged truth that one of the benefits of having children is cementing the members of your foursome for life. (LOL!) Ok, we are joking of course but it’s every golf-loving parent’s dream to one day join their ‘mini-me’ on the golf course for hours of family fun. So how do we guide kids into golf obsessed folk like us?
- START YOUNG: When kids are first starting out, you want them to feel like they belong playing golf, that it’s a sport they can do, and enjoy. Then, focus on skill development.
- REMEMBER: YOU’RE IN IT FOR THE LONG TERM. It doesn’t matter how good your kid is at the start, the most important thing is that they want to play for a long time because it’s fun.
- RECRUIT THEIR FRIENDS: It’s helpful, especially for younger girls, to have someone else to play with that they know and can laugh with. Memories are created with friends. - GET THEM EQUIPMENT THAT FITS: It’s important that kids have the right clubs. Get them clubs that fit them, because learning with the wrong equipment can be a bummer. - DON’T WORRY ABOUT RESULTS: Put the emphasis on being there, the experience, and the fact that golf is fun. Adults worry too much about how a child is hitting the ball and whether their child has any potential. Ask yourself this question: Are they having fun? How many times do you see them smile? After they leave the course, do they laugh and talk about how much fun they had while they were there?
The thing is not that the kid becomes the next Tiger, you want to watch them learn a game they love and CHANGE GOLF. #ChangeThinkGolf #SixtyoneGolf #ChangeTheGame #JuniorGolf #KidsGolf #ThinkDifferent #GolfKids #AreYouSixtyone #changethegameforkids #golf
Jul 7
Lee Trevino was introduced to golf when his uncle gave him a few golf balls and an old golf club. He began to spend his free time sneaking into nearby country clubs after hours to practice, near his home. After work, he would hit at least 300 balls from the bare ground with very little grass and in windy conditions. It was these unorthodox conditions that helped Trevino develop his extremely unique compact swing method. Lee went on to develop many other shot-types in his repertoire and he is, still to this day, remembered as one of the very finest shot-makers of all time by changing the way he thought about golf. #ChangeThinkGolf #SixtyOneGolf #ChangeTheGame #LeeTravino #JuniorGolf #KidsGolf #Mexican #ThinkDifferent #GolfKids #AreYouSixtyOne #changethegameforkids #golf
Jul 5
In this photo, we see a family of limited means having a geat time on a “mini course” they made on separte portion of their farm land. This proves a belif we’ve had since our start: You dont need big money to enjoy, learn, and share the experience of playing golf and joining the #Sixtyone mindset.
Making golf affordable is a major way to #changegolf yet it’s not the only way.
- Don’t have time for a full round? Go to the driving range and hit a few buckets of balls! The feeling and sound of crushing a ball off the drive is like driving a sports car at 100+ mph! YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE FEELING OF IT 100%!! - Golfers will fill the tee sheets based on their perception of value for the price of a round of golf. This is why we belive that golf should be played with great friends that enjoy being together. Go to public courses and then try any of the larger establishments when you can. Playing together as a crew is the main objective. Enjoying your time together is the key. - Be a cheerleader, not a coach. Programs like #SixtyoneGolf let people try the game and to get involved and discover what endears us to this game known as golf. The more you play the better you get, the more fun you have!
#ChangeThinkGolf #SixtyoneGolf #mondaymotivation #ChangeTheGame #Golf #ThinkDifferent #AreYouSixtyone #blackandwhite #putting #SquadGoals
Jul 8
Gracias, @azagolf... ojala que en unos anos estaran contigo dentro de las cuerdas ;o) Thanks, Aza... hopefully, in a few years they`ll be inside the ropes with you. #anainspiration2018, #lpgatour, #changethinkgolf, #changegolf
Apr 1
Golf is different. It is a game of honor and integrity. When a golfer breaks a rule, they are expected to penalize themselves. Golfers don’t need umpires or referees.
Being a golfer is more than learning how to hit a golf ball. It is a contest, a series of challenges, between you and your most difficult opponent: yourself. When a child learns to play golf correctly, they, almost without realizing, develop valuable skills that they will use throughout their lives on and off the golf course.
The Sixtyone Golf Academy is a golf introduction, development, and integration program. It is designed to help remove barriers to playing golf, the real ones and the ones we perceive.
Sixtyone reaches out from the golf course and connects young people with the positive aspects of golf. The traditions and culture of the game do the rest.
How it works
The Sixtyone Golf Academy has three phases. Each phase helps guide students on their journey as young golfers. The pursuit takes them from hacking at golf balls in their backyards and school playgrounds to becoming complete and independent young golfers.
Students begin online and on school campus. They learn why golf is different than other sports, and that hitting a golf ball is fun.
Welcome to Golf | Rules, Etiquette & Proper Behavior | Golf Quirks, Traditions & Culture | Your Golf Heritage.
Students who accept the challenge and their responsibilities move to the golf course and begin the transition into young golfers.
Practice Area (Self-awarenes & Self-improvement) Keeping Score (Strategy & Managing Obstacles) | Course Management (Etiquette & Culture) | Fun (Enjoyment & Mental Fitness).
Students who successfully complete an Academy program become members of the Sixtyone Country Club and connected with a support network willing to share time, treasure and expertise to help them integrate as far into golf culture as they desire.
