• Start hitting balls before you
become a teenager, if possible. I took up golf at 13
years old,
which is late for most who want to turn professional
as an adult.
• If you can, join a golf club with a good junior
development program.
• Set some goals and a regular practice routine.
• Contact your provincial golf association or the
RCGA, http://www.rcga.org to find out about junior development
programs, including
coaches.
• Play some junior golf tournaments in the United
States to catch the attention of U.S. university golf coaches.
Try the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) at http://www.cjga.com for great programs and opportunities for boys and girls
aged 5-12.
• Study the habits of famous golfers through the
Golf Channel, books, DVDs, audio-cassettes and movies.
• Learn about mental toughness from the writings
of martial artists and great golfers.
• Become very fit: develop more muscle strength to
improve your hitting distance; stretch and have a quiet
time routine
before each game; eat well and keep rested.
• Always believe in yourself. Golf can be a frustrating
game. That’s why it’s so much fun too!
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