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Play The Importance of Play
by Dan Van Horn, Founder U.S. Kids Golf
Two very important words are part of the U.S. Kids Golf mission to help kids have fun learning to play golf. The words are fun and play. Our research into the development of young golfers has shown that when golf is no longer fun for kids, they lose interest. According to studies from the Positive Coaching Alliance, we—parents and coaches—tend to become too technical, too early with our kids. And the trouble with golf is that it’s highly technical. When kids 11 to 13 were surveyed and asked, “Why did you quit golf?” they were almost unanimous in their response: “It wasn’t fun anymore.” So how do we make it fun for kids—and keep it fun? But instead of being frustrated with them, I looked for something—anything—that they did to improve. As coaches and parents, you’re in the midst of something very important. You can encourage your kids every time you’re out there to play and to have fun and encourage them for the improvement they show—even when the shots don’t go where they want them to. Over the long term what’s really going to make our kids great is their joy for the game and the fun they have playing it. And that’s why U.S. Kids Golf exists. That’s why we make clubs that are easier to swing. That’s why we encourage parents to caddie for their kids. That’s why we want learning the game to be a fun experience. We want kids to be excited about golf. We want the game to be full of special moments for them and memories of fun with their families, their coaches and their friends.
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