Get your child to like golf as much as you with his own u.s. kid golf clubs

"U.S. Kid golf clubs?" What's up with the U.S. part? The tips on this page are good for anyone in the world but most of the recommendations I have for buying are only in the U.S.

So, you're saying to yourself, "I used my old man's clubs when I was a kid." I know it's tempting to do. You've got that old set lying around the garage somewhere and what's the difference if you start your kid on them? You're thinking: "Why should I spend a bunch of money on kid golf clubs when I'm not even sure he/she will even like golf? I'm here to tell you that the difference is huge!

If you want to take your kid down to the range for the first time to see if they want to knock some balls around with you, then fine, go ahead and let 'em use the old cutoffs. But, if they show some interest in the game, and you want them to eventually be able to play with you like a well-behaved little adult, then you have to treat them that way if you hope to have them follow suit. Remember, the object of this game is for you to be able to Play more golf! And if you can get your kids to like the game, you get to do your thing while spending quality time with the young'uns.

Hot tips for buying u.s. kid golf clubs:

*******The u.s. kid golf clubs sets are made especially for them. Mainly, without boring you with club-making details, they're MUCH LIGHTER than adult clubs. A kid swinging an adult club is not going to be able to develop a decent swing if he/she has trouble lifting it off the ground, that's the bottom line. Remember, your kid wants to emulate you (or the pro you have teaching him/her). If you make it easier, they will more likely want to play with you.

*******Before you go clicking around on the links I have on this page, measure the height of your kid for the golf clubs. That's really all you have to do for fitting reasons unless your kid is another Tiger Wood or Michelle Wie in the making. In that case, of course, you probably should go have him custom fitted by a clubmaker according to his/her game but that's way down the road. I would recommend adding 2 inches to your kid's true height in order to get a bit longer use out of them as they grow.

*******You don't need to spend over $100 in my opinion especially if your kid is a beginner. Partial sets that sell for around $50 or less are a great deal for small kids golf clubs. They usually will have a putter, a fairway iron, a wedge, and a driver. For most beginning kids, this is just fine. The fairway iron is all they'll need out there to advance the ball. More irons in the bag just makes the bag heavier and more difficult to deal with. You have to make this game fun and easy for them if you want them to stick with it.

*******Buy from reputable, reliable sources. There are all kinds of shysters out there selling clubs. Your kid is going to slam his club on the ground, the concrete, maybe even his/her little brother's head. Some cheaper make clubs just can't stand up to that abuse. If money isn't an object, then by all means, buy the top-name brand kid golf clubs. Sometimes you can get better prices on higher quality kid golf clubs!

U.S. kid golf clubs from Jr. Golf Warehouse

If you're on a budget, try my top recommendation for value-conscious u.s.kid golf clubs-

Pinemeadow u.s. kid golf clubs

*******The u.s. kid golf clubs irons should be some form of perimeter weighting shape (see equipment page for definitions).

Equipment definitions and help

This means that the weight is distributed around the edges of the iron to help increase the size of the sweet spot. Beginning kids have a tough time with consistent contact and this will help them.

*******Don't forget about golf balls. When buying golf balls for your kid, buy the ones that are made for ladies, or seniors. These are soft-compression core balls that will feel better when struck by your kid and they will also go farther as they "spring" off a slower-swing club farther giving them extra distance.

*******Do everything you can to make it fun for him/her!
Whatever you do, try not to get impatient with your kid. Buy some candy or special drink to have during the round. Make a big deal out of his/her great shots. Go easy on them when teaching etiquette. Let them tee off half way to the hole on the fairway. Don't figure on teaching them everything they need to know on the first 2 rounds you play. Kids learn best by osmosis and copying, not yelling. Plan on teaching them a little bit every time you go out with the main purpose of a round to keep them interested.