The Keys To Junior Golf Success

As a golf performance coach, I’ve seen many changes in the junior golf world over the past twelve years. The main difference is in the level of competition. The popularity of junior golf has made it far more challenging to get scholarships to colleges for golf. At one point, not too long ago, good grades and the ability to post 80 could get you into plenty of good schools (especially girls).

Not the case anymore.

Junior golf has become fiercely competitive. The vast majority of the kids I work with do not have the luxury of spending years at the top golf school academies. This can sometimes make them feel discouraged, as if they don’t stand a chance against the �privileged� kids.

I am quick to teach them that there are plenty of good instructors all over the country, even at small local courses.

Plus, there are three key areas where they can often make up a tremendous amount of ground on the kids with all the monetary advantages.

1) The mental game � The pros estimate that their success is 60-90% mental. The same goes for junior golf. I specialize in alternative methods such as energy psychology, NLP and hypnosis.

2) Golf Fitness � A workout designed specifically for golf and the individual golfer is crucial for long term success. Seek out a professional trainer who trains golfers as athletes and performs a through assessment before designing a fitness program.


3) Nutrition � proper food and drink before and during a round will ensure sustained energy and focus. While the other kids are eating fast food and guzzling sodas, those with an optimal diet will always be prepared for peak performance.

While good swing instruction and dedicated practice are essential, the above three keys to junior golf success can go a long way to leveling the playing field for all of our kids.