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Gratitude on the Green: What to Be Thankful for in Your Junior Golfer and How to Reflect on the Season
As the season winds down and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the journey your junior golfer has taken this year. Whether your child has been chasing personal bests, mastering a tricky swing adjustment, or simply enjoying the camaraderie of the game, there’s so much to
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Winter Training for Junior Golfers: Lessons from the Pros
Junior golfers looking to improve during the winter can draw valuable lessons from the training regimens of PGA Tour players. The off-season is a time to focus on fitness, purposeful practice, and mental growth. Here’s a detailed breakdown combining insights from professionals like Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, and fitness experts to create a robust winter
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Navigating Junior Golf Rankings: JGS, USNDP, and Key Tournaments to Get Noticed
Junior golf rankings, especially through Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS), play a vital role in tracking and promoting young talent on the pathway to collegiate and professional opportunities. Here’s a breakdown of how various programs, tournaments, and rankings work together to help junior golfers achieve recognition. 1. What Is the Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS) and Why
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Breaking into AJGA Tournaments: A Guide for Young Golfers and Their Families
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is the gold standard for competitive junior golf in the U.S., offering a platform where young players can showcase their skills, compete with top talent, and even attract college recruiters. However, getting into AJGA tournaments can be challenging due to the high demand and strict entry criteria. Here’s a
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When to Start Lessons for Junior Golfers: A Guide for Parents
Introducing kids to golf can be one of the most rewarding experiences for parents, but it can also be a bit overwhelming to determine the right age to start formal lessons. Every child develops differently, and finding the ideal time to introduce structured golf lessons depends on factors like interest, physical readiness, and maturity. This
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Your First U.S. Kids Golf Tournament: What to Expect and How to Prepare
If you’re preparing for your child’s debut in a U.S. Kids Golf tournament, congratulations! It’s an exciting first step in their golfing journey, packed with challenges, fun, and valuable lessons. Here’s what you can expect from the experience, especially as you take on the role of their caddie, and how you can make the day
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When to Start Your Child in Junior Golf Tournaments: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Competitive Young Golfer
Starting your child’s journey in competitive golf requires a structured, balanced approach that prioritizes fun, development, and athletic foundation at each stage. I recommend beginning tournament play at around age 8, while also encouraging them to play other sports until around 10-11. Then, as they reach middle school, they can focus more on golf. A
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The Journey from Junior Golfer to Tournament Competitor: A Step-by-Step Guide
The world of junior golf is not just a pipeline for future PGA and LPGA stars—it’s a development process that instills discipline, sportsmanship, and resilience. For young players with aspirations of competing at the highest levels, motivated, expert coaching can make all the difference. Here’s a look at how junior golfers can progress from local
Rob Baynard, PGA 