GET INTO GOLF
West Michigan offers many options to get your youngster into golf. We’ve got the answers to your top golf questions.
When Do Kids Start Playing Golf? Some golf lessons start as young as age four, but most kids are a little older. How Much Does Golf for Kids Cost? Programs vary in length, duration, and cost. Junior Golf fees usually include instruction and range balls. Tournament fees are additional. Instruction fees and program fees can range from $5 for a scholarship program through the First Tee up, to several hundred dollars. What Equipment is Needed? Golf clubs and a golf bag. (Some pee wee programs provide equipment for kids.) Golf shoes are not a requirement but can be helpful. Beginners wearing athletic shoes will do just fine. What are Junior Golf Leagues Like? Most local programs are held at a single golf course. If your player progresses, he or she will travel between local golf courses. School sports teams travel between cities to play other school teams. PGA JR League is an option for summer play with a home golf course, practices, and some travel to other courses for competition. Registration for these teams ends in May or early June. 30
GRKIDS Family Fun Guide | Summer 2022
