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    Golf is often thought of as an individual sport, but there are many formats to play as a team that your entire family can experience together!   The most common team game is a ‘Scramble’ that works with two-person teams. Each person hits a tee shot, and then the players decide which drive […]

    The month of May is time to start getting ready for summer! One way to do that is by enjoying world class tennis and golf tournaments with your kids to get them excited for upcoming TGA camps! Watching professional athletes play and sharing in the excitement may also indicate their interest level for a […]

Earlier this year Kevin Pon, an amateur golfer, made history when he recorded the first known condor on a par 6. To better understand this astronomical feat, let’s take a look at how scoring in golf works. SCORING – Any attempt to hit the ball with the club is called a stroke. Adding up all your strokes […]

Whether you’re watching or playing golf, understanding the flow of the game allows newer participants to be fully engaged in the sport. Ben Ackley from North Carolina started taking golf lessons at just 5 years old, even playing with a plastic golf set before then given to him by his Nana and Papa. Dad has taken […]

Golf Clubs: According to the U.S. Golf Association, a player can carry up to 14 clubs at a time. Now, most junior golfers won’t need more than a driver, a few irons, a wedge, and a putter. Players should use the clubs they’re most comfortable with, as long as it stays within the rules. If you’re […]

  TIP: Keep your swing smooth by imagining you are sweeping the floor with the club head. Golfers carry different clubs in their bags to handle different types of shots. Driver and woods are used to hit the ball the longest distances, irons for middle distances, and wedges for shorter distances. They also must carry […]

2020 has been different for everyone because of the pandemic, including athletes of all ages and skill levels. Individual sports like golf and tennis have been gaining popularity this summer due to their independent nature and parent’s desire to keep kids active and safe. Although seemingly solitary, golf is a wonderful avenue to building great […]

In case you missed them, we compiled a few of our favorite activities from our golf Lessons at Home series below. TGA coaches use the hands of a clock to visualize how far you should typically swing for certain shots. Click on each clock to review the corresponding swing lesson. ACTIVITY 1: BUILD YOUR OWN GOLF […]

Are you ready to play? Keep reading for activities you can do at home to up your golf games! Before you get started, make sure to warm up to prepare your bodies for physical exercise. REVIEW: GASP & FULL SWING DRIVER INSTRUCTION  ACTIVITY 1: BUILD YOUR OWN GOLF COURSE  ACTIVITY 2: MAINTAINING THE COURSE In […]

Are you ready to play? Keep reading for activities you can do at home to up your golf games! Before you get started, make sure to warm up to prepare your bodies for physical exercise. REVIEW: GASP & FULL SWING INSTRUCTION  ACTIVITY 1: BUILD YOUR OWN GOLF COURSE  ACTIVITY 2:  ACTIVITY 3: INTERACTIVE QUIZZES Test […]