1.

DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS

Golf is great way for children to spend time with, and communicate with numerous other children with similar interests.

2.

DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS

The interaction with other golfers helps to develop many different interpersonal skills which are valuable throughout life.

3.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Being a non contact sport and taking place in large open spaces, makes golf a relatively low risk sporting option for your child.

4.

QUALITY FAMILY TIME

Golf is a great sport that promotes family participation as it can be played and enjoyed by all ages and abilities.

5.

PROMOTES HONESTY & INTEGRITY

In golf there is no judges or referees, players govern themselves and fellow competitors, promoting honesty and integrity.

6.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

During an average round of golf players will take approx 10,000 steps and burn over 350 calories.

7.

NETWORKS & CONNECTIONS

Golf is a sport that helps create networks and potential job opportunities and careers in future years.

8.

MANAGE EMOTIONS

In golf you get many bad bounces and breaks, helping to learn to develop the skills to handle these setbacks and remain calm.

9.

LEARNING TO WIN AND LOSE

In golf you lose far more often than you win. Being gracious in defeat is a very valuable life skill to learn.

10.

GOAL SETTING & RESILIENCE

Setting goals and failing to achieve them builds resilience and determination. Achieving these goals creates a positive attitude.