CARNDUFF — Carnduff recreation director Jodie Wall and the board members of the Carnduff Golf Club want more young golfers on the course.
They truly believe that golf is a great activity and that youth would benefit from knowing how to play it. They also feel that raising up new golfers would be good for the club’s future.
To accomplish this, they have offered a four-week series of lessons for children aged six and up. They take place weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. The two evenings allow options for the kids, as many of them are involved in other activities.
The first clinic was held on May 26 and the last will be June 19. By then, the golfers will have a good understanding of the fundamentals of golf.
Close to 25 youths registered for the hour-long lessons. Half the kids spend the first 30 minutes around the putting green, learning the basics of putting and chipping. As the four coaches teach, they also give instructions into the proper stance and way to hold a club.
The remainder start out on the driving range, receiving instruction from four other coaches on how to use longer irons and woods. They, too, also learn the correct way to hold a club and the best stance.
After the half hour is up, the two groups trade places.
An even number of boys and girls signed up for these lessons. Approximately three-quarters of the youths are new to the game.
