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By Ray Dingledine, GBB Contributor, Junior Golf Insider IntroductionIf you are looking to get your child involved in an athletic activity you have plenty of options. Depending on where you live, you could try baseball, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, dance, swimming, hockey, or tennis, just to name a few. For your child’s athletic development, we recommend they try multiple sports to identify their true passion and we also recommend you add golf to your list of options. Golf is unique when compared to other junior activities. It requires as much mental strength as physical. You can enjoy the game with family...

By GBB Staff Introduction More and more teenagers are taking an interest in golf lately. In fact, the National Golf Foundation has research that shows that the number of junior golfers grew by as much as 20% last year. That could be great news for the future of the golf industry, as long as these budding golfers maintain their interest in the game as they grow older.  There’s a number of factors that will determine if these teens continue on in golf, of course, but one very important one is how much enjoyment they get out of it.  Let’s face...

By GBB Staff Introduction My son recently became interested in golf. To get him started, I temporarily gave him an old set of mine. But in a conversation with the professional at our local club recently, I learned that, although my intentions were good, I may have unwittingly made a mistake by doing that. What he shared with me is that, when beginners learn to play with hand-me-down clubs that were used previously by someone else, there is a real risk that they will pick up swing flaws as a result of trying to adapt their developing swing to clubs...

By GBB Staff Introduction Golf is a beloved sport that can be enjoyed year-round, but the colder winter months can present some challenges. However, with a little preparation and some modifications to your game, you can still have a great time on the course during the winter season. In this article, we're going to share some tips on how to enjoy golf in the winter: Dress appropriately: The key to staying comfortable and enjoying your round of golf in the winter is to dress in layers. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer, followed by a mid-layer for insulation, and top...

By GBB Staff Introduction As I was preparing to write this review of the Qwik-Fold 360, I became curious about the history of golf push carts and did some research to find out when they were first used. It may interest you to learn that these handy golf accessories, that are now ubiquitous at golf courses around the world, were originally invented over 75 years ago! Who knew. A gentleman by the name of Bruce Williamson from Portland, Oregon is credited as the inventor. His original golf pull cart was made from two lawn mower wheels with hard rubber tires...