Parents of Junior Golfers - Operation 36 Golf

Helping Your Junior Golfer Learn Golf’s Most Important Lessons (Hint: It’s Not Just Swing Mechanics!

By Operation 36

Golf is more than a game—it’s a classroom for life skills like honesty, respect, and patience. One of the most important things your junior golfer can learn isn’t just how to hit a drive or sink a putt—it’s understanding golf etiquette and the “unwritten rules” that make the game special. As a parent, you play […]

Why Your Junior Golfer Isn’t Consistent Yet—And Why That’s Okay

By Operation 36

If you're the parent of a junior golfer, it's completely natural to hope for consistent results. But here's the truth: inconsistency is normal when you're learning golf. Especially in the early stages. So before you worry that your child isn't improving fast enough, let’s break down why expecting consistency too early can actually hurt their development—and what […]

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 […]

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