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Strategy and Mindset for Young Golfers: 5 Tips

Is your child playing their first few rounds? US Golf TV has put together five tips for young golfers and their parents, focusing more on how to play and behave than on technique. It’s a great place to start when accompanying a young golfer on the course.

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What the lesson shows

According to the video description, the five tips cover practice, the driver, strategy, game analysis, and attitude. When it comes to practice, chipping and putting are a good place to start. When it comes to the driver, we don't ask a young person to slow down, as long as he keeps his balance; here's a simple tip: finish the swing with your knees touching. As for strategy, it's often better to Aim for the center of the green than the flag, to allow for a margin of error.

After a game, we usually analyze the mistakes; this video suggests’also study the good ones, to identify what worked. A few simple statistics are enough: the number of putts, and “pretty good” drives—that is, ones placed to move the ball forward effectively—rather than just the number of fairways hit. Finally, on the course, a young player doesn’t have a coach by their side: a positive attitude, both the child's and the parent's perspective matter a great deal. Bonus: being there for the very first start with just one thought about the swing.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Devote a good portion of your practice session to chipping and putting.
  2. When using a driver, let the child take a quick swing and check their finish—their knees should touch.
  3. On the course, have him aim for the center of the green.
  4. After each round, keep track of the number of putts and “pretty good” drives.
  5. Also talk about the good parts to figure out what worked.
  6. Before the first tee shot, work with him to choose a single swing focus.

Key Takeaways

During practice, start with chipping and putting.
With the driver, swing quickly as long as you're balanced.
Balance cue: End with your knees touching.
Aim for the center of the green rather than the flag.
Also analyze the good games, using simple statistics.
Stay positive and go out there with just one thought about your swing.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Ask him to slow down with the driver instead of working on his balance.
  • Always aim for the flag.
  • Analyze only the bad games.
  • Count only the fairways hit.
  • Arrive at the tee with several swing ideas in mind.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Sessions Focused on Chipping and Putting
  2. Fast drives with knees together at the finish
  3. Quick Notes: “Pretty good” putts and drives”
  4. Just one swing thought per round

Your Questions

Should you tell a young player to swing the driver a little slower?

No, according to the video, as long as he stays balanced. The suggested guideline is to finish the swing with your knees touching.

What is a “pretty good” drive?

A drive positioned so that you can make effective progress toward the green, even if it isn't on the fairway. The video suggests counting these drives rather than just the fairways hit.

Why analyze good games?

Because we tend to focus on the negative. Looking back on a good part of the day is more positive and helps us see what the child is doing well on those days.

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