Parents of Junior Golfers

Why Golf Builds Kids Differently: 4 Life Lessons Every Parent Should Know

By Operation 36

Let’s be honest: most youth sports promise to “build character” — but few deliver quite like golf. No screaming sidelines. No referees throwing flags. Just a kid, a club, a tiny ball...and a deceptively simple mission: get it in the hole. But under that simple mission is a secret formula that shapes kids into mentally […]

What You Feel, They Feel: Why Your Energy Matters on the Golf Course

By Operation 36

It happens in a split second. Your child misses a short putt—or hits a rough tee shot—and your shoulders tense. You let out a quiet sigh or glance away in frustration. Maybe you say nothing, thinking you're keeping calm. But here’s the thing: They feel it. At Operation 36, we work with thousands of junior golfers—and […]

A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging a Junior Golfer

By Matt Reagan, PGA

Over the years, we have worked with a lot of Juniors and a lot of parents, and we can say that we have heard parents give a lot of feedback! While we believe parents are well-intentioned, it can be very tricky to know the “right” thing to say to your Junior after a nine-hole event […]

3 Reasons Parents Should Not Expect Their Junior Golfer to be Consistent

By Matt Reagan, PGA

Parents want the best for their kids. This is true in life and golf. We want the same thing. That is why in a previous article, I went through how most golfers have a misconception of what consistency is. I showed examples of scores from several PGA and LPGA to show their level of “consistency” […]

There is No “One-Size-Fits-All” For Junior Golf Development

By Matt Reagan, PGA

The game of golf mirrors life in many ways. It is a dynamic long-term journey. What we liked about the game one year, may be different the next. As a junior becomes more competent in the sport, their motivation and interests will change. For Golf Professionals, building a junior golf developmental program comes with its […]

The Cost of Getting your Reps In - Don’t Break the Bank!

By Ryan Dailey, PGA

The Cost of Competing in Golf At Operation 36 Golf, we believe to improve at a skill you must “get your reps in.” To improve at playing the game of golf, you must get your reps in playing the game of golf on the golf course. To improve at playing in formal golf events, you […]

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