Hi Ed aka USMALE,

I've been reading the replies to Liam's post. I would like to add to your thread here.

You got to make it fun for your child. Their attention spans as we all know are very short.

I read in a Golf Digest that kids should not be taught mechanics at an early age. Kids mimic and will learn from reading and watching. Lessons should be from early teenagehood.

I take my two boys to the course with me. I let them chip, putt and hit balls. What ever they want. I only teach them etiquette and safety issues. When they tell me they're tired or don't want to do it anymore, we leave.

At home we play games in the yard or paddock. We hit balls under and over objects, around trees and so on.

My eldest is starting to mimic me - it's great to see. He had a little mate around and was showing him how to hit. He said you needed to take a practice swing before you hit the ball. He did my pre shot routine.

This is the girl in me - it was cute to see.

When my boys get to an age where they become serious and want to learn more. I'll take them to my coach.

Nicole

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