GET INTO GOLF

West Michigan o ers 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.

First Tee Golf Lessons for Kids First Tee of West Michigan makes golf accessible to any kid while teaching character development. Any students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at school are eligible for the $5 scholarship rate.

GOLF LESSONS FOR KIDS

MAPLE HILL GOLF

5555 Ivanrest Ave SW, Grandville • Junior Golf Lessons, First Tee Program • Grades K-12

ARROWHEAD GOLF COURSE

2170 Alden Nash Ave NE, Lowell • Junior Golf League • Grades K-8

CASCADE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

3725 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids • Junior Golf Lessons • Grades K-12

RAILSIDE GOLF CLUB

2500 76th St SW, Byron Center • Junior Golf Lessons, Junior Golf League • Grades K-12

TYLER WONG GOLF @ INDIAN TRAILS

2776 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids • Junior Golf Lessons, First Tee Program • Preschool-Grade 12

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