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Can anyone recommend a book on how to play golf. One of grandchildren wants to take it up but has never played in their life so would like a basic book explaining the ins and outs so they don't make too much of a fool of themselves, Their friend has offered to play with them but they just need something so they don't look a complete pratt.

R6

Is there anything online (eg Youtube) ?

Rhyd6 wrote:
One of our grandchildren wants to take it up but has never played in their life so would like a basic book explaining the ins and outs so they don't make too much of a fool of themselves

'The Sweet Spot' podcasts have some good guests on them, and the following link has a junior golf instructor talking about development and best-practices, and it might be worth them sitting down and listening with a parent as well -

How to develop a junior golfer (100 mins) -

James Hong, a renowned junior golf instructor, joins us to discuss the state of the junior game and what has changed over the last 20 years. We also explore best practices for getting kids interested in golf, how to develop junior players, and common pitfalls for parents.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/06XCnhnrswLx8MdMYR0bOU

The suggested Youtube avenue sounds very good as well, as once they're set up with a few good search terms, they can be left alone to dive into those video-related aspects related to starting out in golf.

Cheers,

Itsallaguess

Your local golf club or driving range might offer cheaper/free introductory instruction for juniors depending on their age. They can get their hands on suitable golf clubs to have a few practice hits.......or misses. They'll pretty quickly know if it's for them. The instructors are usually pretty friendly and competent and it will be in a safe environment.

Problem is I was going to get a book as a Christmas present - hey ho back to the drawing board. Thanks for your recommendations re Youtube etc. will pass them.

R6

Just stick a fiver in a Christmas card. Job done.

Rhyd6 wrote:
Problem is I was going to get a book as a Christmas present

Ah, well that's a little different then...

Here's one -

How to Play Golf for Kids: The Ultimate Guide to Learning, Playing, and Becoming Proficient at the Sport (The Beginner Golfer) - £8.99 -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Play-Golf-Kids-Proficient/dp/B0CL24XQH3

A reviewer says -

Great book. Bought it for my nephew and he loved it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R2FQLXDAN3HNF7


An additional option perhaps -

The Kids Book of Golf (£7.29) -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kids-Book-Golf-John-Gordon/dp/1550746170

One reviewer of that book says -

This book was an ideal birthday gift for my 8 year old nephew who is learning to play golf, he was delighted with it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R1URJC78G2Q9K

Cheers,

Itsallaguess

Itsallaguess wrote:

Rhyd6 wrote:
Problem is I was going to get a book as a Christmas present

Ah, well that's a little different then...

Here's one -

Won't stop 'em looking like a pratt though. You can play golf for years and still look a pratt...

Get them a box of golf balls too. They'll need them. Any cheap ones will be fine, or if more expensive try to get ones with a tracker.


GS

A joke that I heard the other day (from a female)

What's the difference between a golf ball and a clitoris?

A bloke will quite happily spend ten minutes rooting around a bush looking for a golf ball

Sorry.

Won't the book need waterproof pages?

Treat them to a lesson with local course pro. Many clubs offer 'new to golf' group courses. That way they will be taught the basics how to hold the club correctly etc. If they don't get that right they will have no chance and it is hard to break ingrained bad habits.

Ben Hogan's Five Lessons ?

todthedog wrote:Treat them to a lesson with local course pro. Many clubs offer 'new to golf' group courses. That way they will be taught the basics how to hold the club correctly etc. If they don't get that right they will have no chance and it is hard to break ingrained bad habits.

This.

Speak with the golf clubs that are local to your grandson. The best ones will have a junior section where they offer weekend group lessons as part of the membership package and then get him membership at this club (it costs peanuts compared to adult golf membership). This is by far the best long term investment for any junior into this sport.

Tedx wrote:A joke that I heard the other day (from a female)

What's the difference between a golf ball and a clitoris?

A bloke will quite happily spend ten minutes rooting around a bush looking for a golf ball

Sorry.

...something something... making them fluoro colours so they stand out...
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