How do you make golf kid-friendly?
One of the things that the folks who run the Masters are trying this year, at least giving the appearance that they're open minded, is a link called "Golf Goes Worldwide," on their official website, which asks anyone to give an idea of how to expand the sport. Ideas can be submitted in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean until June 1.
Some of the suggestions already posted:
"Ask golf courses to charge kids half-price during the week in the summer. It’s usually not busy then and a golf course is a safe, fun place for youngsters." -- Kevin V, NC, United States
"Make the hole bigger. If more putts fall, kids will want to play again." -- Joe M, GA, United States
"Everyone has heard of 'take your kid to work' day. I think that golf courses could adopt a day where they can have 'take your kid to golf' day. All tee times would require a kid in the group. All kids play for free." -- Scott, GA, United States
"Great Idea, keep it to 9 holes for the kids, and make the holes quite short, so they are not just trying to hit the ball as far as possible, teach them putting and shot making." --James B, United Kingdom
"I started my son swinging a golf club when he was very young (when he could stand by himself). Unfortunately, some of our local courses would not let him play until he was 10 years old. They need to change, and allow young players on the course. (Even if it is later in the day)" -- David Y, MD, United States
"I think there should be more clinics around for youngsters, with little or no fees" -- Michael K, Canada
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