Parents of Junior Golfers - Operation 36 Golf

Parent’s Guide to Junior Golf: How to Build Confidence, Enjoyment, and Lifelong Skills Together

By Operation 36

Supporting a child’s first steps in golf is an exciting journey for any parent. Golf isn’t just a game; it’s a chance to learn valuable life lessons together—patience, perseverance, and sportsmanship all come into play. Here’s how parents can create a positive, supportive environment for their young golfers from day one. Make Fun and Enjoyment […]

Every Kid Gets a Trophy? Not in Junior Golf — and That’s a Good Thing.

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“Every kid gets a trophy.”It’s one of those modern parenting clichés that sparks instant debate. Some say it builds confidence. Others claim it breeds entitlement. But when it comes to junior golf, this phrase doesn’t just miss the mark — it risks dulling one of the sport’s greatest gifts: learning how to earn success. Golf is the rare […]

The Moments That Matter Most for Your Junior Golfer

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Golf is often described as a game of patience and precision, but for parents of junior golfers, it’s also a journey of emotions. From the quiet anticipation before the first tee shot to the warm embrace after the final putt, these moments matter more than any scorecard. In this post, we’ll explore why your presence as […]

5 Ways Golf Girls Win On and Off the Course

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What happens when a young girl learns to believe in herself one swing at a time?You get something powerful. You get a golf girl. She’s not just learning how to play the game—she’s learning how to lead, how to grow, and how to show up with courage every single day. If you’ve ever met a […]

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 […]

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

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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 […]

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