Atta Golf August 2022 Jr. Golf Blog

Getting kids into the sport of golfing may seem simple at first... pick up a set of clubs, a few kids golf shirts, maybe a pair of youth golf shoes, and then hit the range! Once your children are hooked onto golf, everything can begin to spiral out of control.  You may begin asking yourself how do you keep your children engaged with sport of golf without overwhelming your schedule or your pocket book.

Fortunately there are several resources available for junior golfers and families to keep kids involved with the sport of golf. Access to these organizations will vary by region, and all might not be available. Therefore, we always recommend speaking with the golf pro at your country club or local golf course to get their opinion on the availability and quality of programs in your area. 

Below are a highlights of a few large scale programs that you can review as you keep your children golfer's engaged. 

 

PGA Junior League

The PGA Jr. League spans a network of golf courses across the country and has over 60,000 participants!  It's a great way to learn competitive and team play locally and regionally. This program is often run by PGA coaches at your local course, so check-in and see what it's all about!

Find it Here --> https://www.pgajrleague.com/

 

Drive Chip and Putt

DCP is a junior golf develop competition that was founded jointly between the Masters Tournament, USGA, and PGA.  They have a combination of local and regional qualifiers, with a National Finals at the August National Golf Club. You can almost smell the azaleas now!

Find it Here --> https://www.drivechipandputt.com/

 

First Tee

Golf has historically been a sport for privileged families and is still expensive to stay involved. First Tee is helping to break these barriers down and expand the sport of golf to all by empowering all kids with new challenges and experiences to build strength, confidence, and resilience in all things that kids do. If First Tee isn't for your kids, consider supporting this organization so other kids have an opportunity to learn the game.

Find it Here --> https://firsttee.org/about/

 

U.S. Kids Golf Local Tour

Yes, the same U.S. Kids Golf that made your junior golfers first set of golf clubs!  It's a great organization that helps encourage competitive play across the country.  Tours are broken into age groups spanning from 5-18.  It's a great way to have fun and meet other junior golfer families while growing your game.

Find it Here --> https://tournaments.uskidsgolf.com/tournaments/local-tours

 

Operation 36

Operation 36 is a great program that revolutionizes the way kids (and adults) learn to golf. Kids start learning 25 yards from the hole and need to shoot a 36 (even par) for 9 holes before they push back to the next yardage increment.  It's a great way for beginners to stay engaged and build confidence as they grow in the sport.

Find it Here --> https://operation36.golf/

 

Crush It! Junior Golf

Crush It! Junior Golf is one of the largest junior golf programs in the country and is exclusive to Invited's (formerly Club Corp) network of 125+ country clubs across the country. Check Invited's website to see if there is a club local to you.

Find it Here --> https://www.invitedclubs.com/find-a-club