| Go Big in the Bag: | | | | will be, about feel. New golfers and especially |
| When you are buying a set of golf gear for a | | | | young new golfers need a change to develop this. |
| child, remember that they are going to have to | | | | Buying a weighted putter just doesn't offer the |
| carry it around the golf course. Buying a more | | | | same opportunity to young golfers. |
| expensive golf bag with shoulder straps and legs | | | | Special Driver: |
| will help them on the golf course. If they like their | | | | Driving the golf ball is about confidence. Buying |
| golf bag, they are more likely to want to get out | | | | one special golf club the first time out has a way |
| there. | | | | of instilling this confidence. Steer away from |
| Basic Irons: | | | | unnatural drivers with oversized faces etc, but |
| The fact is kids grow. Irons are the most finite of | | | | find one that he really likes. |
| the golf clubs. They can be bought easily in sets | | | | Hint: It may even just be a driver of a certain |
| and will have to be bought yearly if your kid gets | | | | color. If you are buying it for the youngster as a |
| into the game of golf. As they get older they will | | | | present, find out his favorite color. If he likes it, he |
| find certain irons they like more than others and | | | | is more likely to want to do well with that |
| want to purchase it separately. That is the time | | | | particular golf club. |
| to spend. | | | | All the Trimmings: |
| Another Tip: Leave the wedges out. A pitching | | | | It is important for young golfers to understand |
| wedge is fine for young players. It is a versatile | | | | golf etiquette. Make sure that they have the tools |
| golf club and knowing how to use it is an | | | | to do so. Brushes, towels, divot replacer, ball |
| important part of golf. | | | | marker, and anything else that you think they |
| Simple Putter: | | | | might need should go in as well. They will need |
| You know the putters they give out at mini golf? | | | | golf balls and tees. These can be supplied from |
| Try and find a new version. Putting is, and always | | | | your own golf bag. |