Golf is one of the few sports that is played by both sexes, of all ages and at all levels.The handicapping system allows the oldies to play with the youngsters, scratch with the novices all with an opportunity to succeed.
Golf is an excellent form of exercise - it allows children the basic development skills needed in order to begin sound academic learning.
Give your child the opportunity to play the game as soon as they show an obvious interest, no particular age is best, sooner is better than later. Children should have reached a competent level of hand-to-eye coordination together with an attention span to cope with the physical and psychological demands of the sport. They should be introduced to the game gradually, and above all it should be fun.
Like with most sports the game of golf enhances leadership, confidence, responsibility and courage. Golf is almost becoming an essential life skill. In the business world this is where the deals are made, free of interruption "there's time to walk and talk".
But let's not get ahead of ourselves.....
It's an opportunity for children to learn how to play golf and the etiquette of the game at Rondebosch Golf Club, Cape Town.
It's about - Birdies & Eagles, Driver & Irons, Fairways & Bunkers Tees & Greens, Balls & Pegs, Bogeys & Pars.
It's not just about the golf. It's about making friends and having fun!!
