Jr golf continued!

Sorry about that! When you have to get on a plane, you gotta get on!

So I carry on…

Overzealous parents and golf coaches and instructors contribute to the problem becuase they think because little Johnny can hit the ball 200+yds and straight at 9 yrs old, that he is going to be the next Tiger Woods. Of course this is just outright blasphemy!

Here’s the sad truth…
This information comes from Henry Brunton’s new book, “Journey to Excellence- The young golfers complete guide to achievement and personal growth.”
“Pro golf dreams by the numbers…”
-2.2 million: The number of junior golfers active in the US
-226,000: Juniors playing competitive golf
-5,500: Golfers playing at the NCAA Division 1 level
-446: Men and Women playing on the PGA and LPGA tours combined

Kind of discouraging huh? My biggest issue is I truley believe that every one of those numbers would be greater if the system tailored to the kids and their development and transistion from a ten to an 18 year old. Because guess what?
There is an extrodinary amount of changing going on with a junior golfer during that time that, if guided and coached correctly, will produce great athletic golfers…not burnt out, tired, “pretty swingers” who can’t PLAY the game.

So if you have a junior golfer, or are a coach, PLEASE prioritize their fitness while they grow up and develop. It is said to be a great golfer, it will take 20 years to learn and perfect, so if that’s the case, don’t rush!

Again, it’s like building a house, you need first, a strong foundation to build that big strong house that will last for years and years to come. So don’t just start building walls and putting in doors when there is no foundation to put them on…comprende’?

If you need help, Tyler and I are here, just contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you. After all, it WILL take a village to help your kid be the best golfer they can be! And in that case…consider us fellow villagers!