In most cases, say the pros, the best age for children to start lessons is between 8 and 10 years old. Mainly, Lanford says, teaching should be kept to a minimum. That'll get them started. Kids don't want to talk, they want to hit. The best thing you can do is show a kid a good player and say, 'Do that.
Kids are great imitators.
The most important thing to remember, all the pros say, is to let children enjoy themselves. Sauers' clinics emphasize games, like seeing who can be the first to hit a golf ball into a hula hoop lying on the ground. At that age, if you make it too structured, they won't stick with it. Lanford seconds that belief, emphasizing that children should be allowed to quit playing when they get tired or disinterested. Back to top Creating success and enthusiasm For many children, of course, the fun of golf is going out on the course with Mom and Dad when they play.