Foundations

Junior Golf Etiquette Before the First Competitive Round

A first tournament rarely goes wrong because of a swing. It goes wrong when a player doesn't know where to stand, when to talk, or whose turn it is. Here is the etiquette to cover before the first tee time.

Moving Up From 9-Hole to 18-Hole Junior Golf

Nine holes is where almost every young competitor starts, and eighteen is where the real grind begins. Here is how to tell your golfer is ready, and how to ease into it instead of jumping in cold.

Golf Practice Plan for Ages 6-8: Building the Fundamentals

The goal at this age is not a repeatable swing. It is a golfer who wants to come back tomorrow, and a set of physical skills that make every later lesson easier to learn.

Golf Practice Plan for Ages 9-11: Skill-Building Drills

This is the age where practice starts to look like training instead of play. Here is how to structure it so skill builds fast without pushing a golfer past what they can handle.

Golf Swing Fundamentals for Beginner Junior Golfers

Before a junior needs a single swing thought, they need four fundamentals to be right. Here is grip, aim, posture, and a simple swing sequence explained the way a beginner can actually use them.

Pace of Play Tips for Young Junior Golfers

Falling behind pace is almost never about a slow swing. It's a handful of fixable habits, and they are easier to build in practice than to fix mid-round under pressure.

PGA Jr. League vs First Tee vs U.S. Kids Golf: Which First?

Three programs come up when a 6-to-12-year-old is ready to start. They teach different things, cost different money, and lead to different places. Here is how to pick the first one.

The Car Ride Home Rule: What to Say After a Bad Round

The ten minutes after a round shape how your junior talks to you for years. Here is the rule, why it works, and what to say instead of a breakdown of the back nine.

Caddying for Your Own Junior Golfer, Without Becoming the Problem

Carrying the bag for your own golfer is one of the best parts of junior golf, and one of the easiest ways to become a distraction without meaning to. Here is how to do the job well.

Keeping Golf Fun for a Young Junior Golfer

A young player who wants to come back tomorrow is worth more than any swing improvement this month. Here is how to keep it that way, on purpose, instead of hoping it happens.

What Youth on Course Is and How It Works

Youth on Course is the reason a junior golfer can play a real round for $5 or less. Here is what the membership actually gets you and how to sign up.

Youth on Course vs First Tee vs PGA Jr League: Which Fits First

These three are not competing for the same job. One solves cost and access, one solves structure, one solves format. Here is how to think about it, not which one wins.

$5 Junior Golf This Summer: How the Topgolf Partnership Works

Youth on Course members get $5 bay access at Topgolf for a limited window this year. Here is how it works, and the low-cost access model that stays true after the promotion ends.

Getting Your Daughter Into Golf: A Parent's Guide

Girls make up a much larger share of junior golf than they did a generation ago, and the on-ramps built for them are better too. Here is how to actually start.

LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Explained

A dedicated girls-only program serving more than 140,000 girls nationally. Here is what it actually is, how to find a chapter, and where it fits.

PGA Jr League Explained for Parents

Team golf, low pressure, and a new door for the youngest players in 2026. Here is how PGA Jr League actually works and who it fits.

What Golf Gives a Young Kid

No overclaiming here. Golf is not a cure for anything. It is outdoor time, a manageable pace, real etiquette, and a sport that still fits at 70. That is the actual case.

Best First Golf Clubs for Juniors: A Starter Set Guide

A first set doesn't need to be expensive or complete. It needs to fit, feel light enough to swing correctly, and get out of the way of learning.

Golf Gloves for Juniors: A Sizing and Fit Guide

A glove that's even slightly too big will bunch up and slip during the swing. Here's how to size one correctly, what it's made of, and when to replace it.

Choosing Golf Clubs for a Toddler or Preschooler (Ages 3-6)

At this age, the club matters less than whether your golfer wants to swing it again tomorrow. Here's how to pick gear that keeps it fun without holding back the fundamentals.

How Many Clubs Does a Junior Golfer Need?

The rulebook allows 14 clubs. Almost no junior needs anywhere near that many. Here's how set size should actually track a golfer's stage, not the adult maximum.

When to Replace Junior Golf Clubs as They Grow

Junior clubs get replaced on two very different timelines: growth and wear. Confusing the two leads to buying too often at some ages and too rarely at others.

Best Golf Clubs for Ages 7-9: How to Choose the Right Set

There is no single best set of golf clubs for a 7 to 9 year old. There is a best set for your golfer's height, strength, and stage, and here's how to find it.