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Common Junior Golf Swing Faults and How to Fix Them

Most junior swing issues repeat across thousands of players for the same reasons. Here is how to spot the common ones early and know which fixes are a parent's job and which need a coach.

Course Management for Competitive Golf

The cheapest strokes in golf come from decisions, not swings. Here's how to plot a round, play to your miss, and shoot lower with the game you already have.

Junior Golf Coaching Options: How to Choose a First Coach

To choose a first golf coach for a child, ask how much of the coach's teaching is with juniors of the same age and stage, watch how the coach talks to the child, decide between a group and an individual start, and take a single first lesson before you pay for a package. At that first lesson, ask what it covers, how long it runs, what the price includes, whether clubs are provided, where a parent may watch, how progress will be described, what happens between lessons and what the cancellation terms are. The checklist below is written to take along, and the page then compares private lessons, a full-time academy and online coaching.

Is My Golfer Good Enough for College Golf?

Every golf parent asks it eventually. The honest answer is not yes or no but which level fits, and whether the trajectory points there. Here is how to judge that without fooling yourself.