Junior Golf - The Importance of Getting Started at a Young Age

One of my goals as a professional golf instructor is to introduce and grow the sport of golf by providing as many people as I can the opportunity to participate in a sport that promotes their physical, mental and emotional well-being.  Golf is one of the only sports that has honesty and integrity built right into the game.  It is important that children are taught these lessons so they can discover how to use them in a variety of situations they face at home, school, during sports and play, and in everyday social interaction.

Here's 7 ways that golf can help challenge and develop your kids:

1. Golf gets them off the computer and into the fresh air and great outdoors.
2. Golf teaches concentration, they have to focus on every shot.
3. Golf has a simple way to promote honesty, players keep each other's score.
4. Golf gives 21 muscle groups a good workout.
5. Golf is a thinkers game.  They can be creative with shots and have fun doing it.
6. Walking 18 holes is equivalent to a 6km run, but a lot more fun.
7. Golf is all about good friends, good exercise and good times.

The following are a variety of ways you can introduce your kids to the game of golf:

• have your kids accompany you to the driving range
• attend local golf tournaments (ie. Vancouver Golf Tour events)
• watch golf on television
• collect information from local golf clubs about junior golf programs
• caddie for a relative at a fun club event
• attend junior golf clinics at the Greater Vancouver Golf Academy 

My father introduced me to the game of golf at a young age and I can tell you firsthand how the sport has impacted my life in a positive way.  I learned a lot about honesty and integrity as well as self-discipline, sportsmanship, leadership and the importance of physical fitness.

The beauty of golf is that it's a sport for life that you can learn and play no matter how young or how old you are.  Getting your kids started at a young age will have lasting benefits throughout their entire lives and will also provide you the opportunity to play and spend quality time together out on the golf course.

Feel free to contact me for more information on how you can get your kids started in the sport or if you'd like to find out more about local junior golf events and competition.

Golf is one of the only sports that has values such as honesty and integrity built right into the game. It is important children are taught these lessons so they can discover how to use them in a variety of situations they face at home, school, during sports and play, and in everyday social interaction. - See more at: http://www.britishcolumbiagolf.org/player-development/junior-golf/#sthash.Y6R7edKy.dpuf

Golf is one of the only sports that has values such as honesty and integrity built right into the game. It is important children are taught these lessons so they can discover how to use them in a variety of situations they face at home, school, during sports and play, and in everyday social interaction. - See more at: http://www.britishcolumbiagolf.org/player-development/junior-golf/#sthash.Y6R7edKy.dpuf

Golf Lessons for Men, Women and Children of All Ages and Abilities

I'm pleased to let you all know that as of June 2013 I completed the necessary requirements and received my designation of Master Teaching Professional from the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America.  Since receiving my teaching certification, I have started the Greater Vancouver Golf Academy which is located in Richmond, BC.

During the summer of 2013, I held a number of Junior Golf Clinics for kids between the ages of 4-10 years old.  The clinics were very successful and it gave me the opportunity to introduce many boys and girls to the wonderful sport of golf.  I'm planning to hold several more clinics for kids beginning in the spring of 2014 and continuing through the summer.  Click here if you'd like to be added to the email list for updates and registration information for future Junior Golf Clinics.

I've also started teaching adults (both men and women) of all levels and I offer both private and semi-private lessons.  Whether you're a beginner who's never played the game before or a seasoned veteran looking to improve your game, we can develop a program and work together in order to achieve your goals.  Please visit my website for more information on lessons and lesson packages.


My goal as a teaching professional is to help others learn the game of golf, improve their skills and, ultimately, grow the sport in order for people to benefit from not only the game, but from the life lessons that are learned and experienced through golf.