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Stephen Daniels
With the immense popularity of golf in the last decade or so, it's no surprise that interest in this great game has risen among young athletes as well. An excellent way to keep that interest going, and greatly increase your young athlete's knowledge and skills, is with a summer sports camp that specializes in golf. But how do you choose the best one for your child? Here are the Five F's to keep in mind as you begin your search: 1. Fun. Everyone knows that if it isn't fun, it's hardly worth even trying to get your child to participate, and it may even negatively affect their overall love for the game. So how do you know if the camp you are looking at is, first and foremost, a fun place to be? One way is to see if you can get the names of parents whose kids have attended in previous years, and contact them to see what their kids thought of the experience. 2. Faculty. Who is doing the coaching, and what is their level of experience? Just because there might be a big name or two at the camp doesn't mean that they know how to teach and work with kids. Carefully look into the coaches' credentials and their experience with young golfers. 3. Facilities. You should, of course, make sure that the camp in question has a first-rate course, as well as quality driving ranges and putting greens. Beyond that, however, you will want to take a look at what's available to your athlete during off-hours. Is there a swimming pool, a tennis court or any sort of recreation room in case of rain? Also, if the program you are looking at is an overnighter, you will naturally want to look into the living quarters and meals that the campers will receive. 4. Finances. While they are no more expensive than most other sports camp programs, summer golf camps are not cheap. You will want to take a good hard look at your young athlete's interest level and desire for improvement before you commit possibly thousands of dollars to their game. 5. Future. While you want to believe that your child is a budding star, the reality may be a college scholarship at best. Even so, the better programs will give your child a genuine assessment of their game, and a list of things that must be improved upon if they are to advance. Clearly, choosing a golf camp for your child requires some thorough research. But it's worth the effort to ensure they are getting the highest quality training possible - and of course, having fun while doing it.
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