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Learning New Tools in Junior Golf: Building a Smarter Putting Routine Without Slowing the Game
April 15, 2026 4 min
Parents of junior golfers are seeing more complex routines on the greens. Here’s how to help your child balance learning new techniques like AimPoint while keeping a simple, effective, and tournament-ready routine.

A Dad’s Lesson in Golf Etiquette: Setting the Club Down
November 5, 2025 3 min
During a Florida junior golf tournament, one dad watches a quiet lesson unfold — a reminder that golf etiquette isn’t just about silence or pace of play, but integrity. A simple alignment stick becomes the center of a teaching moment, proving that in golf, even the smallest details reveal who we are.

A Parent’s Perspective: More Than a Score: The Whiff That Stuck With Me
November 1, 2025 2 min
Does a whiff count as a stroke? YES…What happens when a parent just overlooks a shot and does not take the proper penalty. Keep calm and play on..

When the Trophies Stop Coming: Helping a Young Golfer Fall Back in Love with the Game
October 8, 2025 3 min
It’s every golf parent’s dream — to see their child discover a passion, work hard, and find success. For one talented 12-year-old, that dream came true early. She’s won close to 90 tournaments, dominated her age group, and shown remarkable skill for her years. But now, as she steps into tougher competition — playing alongside […]

Build the Champion Within- ONE Swing at A Time
October 3, 2025 2 min
Build the Champion Within — Junior Golf in Florida Build the Champion Within Posted on October 3, 2025 • By JuniorGolfInFlorida Great golf isn’t born in a single swing — it’s built over thousands of small choices. For junior golfers, the most important skill to learn early is the mindset: treat every practice session as […]

How Technology Has Changed Scoring in Junior Golf Tournaments
September 18, 2025 3 min
If you’ve ever sat in traffic in Florida, you know the sight: every driver around you staring down at their cell phone. Scrolling, Texting, Talking….Like it or not, that same image is now showing up on the golf course. At junior tournaments, you’ll see kids pulling out phones between holes and parents scrolling from the […]

When Junior Golfers Hit a Slump: How to Navigate Post-Win Setbacks
September 5, 2025 2 min
Even the most talented junior golfers can hit sudden slumps—dropping from par to shooting 45+ seemingly overnight. These moments can be frustrating, but they’re a normal part of the growth and learning process. Here’s how parents and coaches can help young golfers get back on track without losing confidence or fun.

Justin Thomas and Florida Junior Golf – Lessons for Young Players
August 20, 2025 2 min
Justin Thomas, PGA champion and junior golf icon, shares lessons that Florida’s young golfers can use to elevate their game. From goal-setting to elite junior tournaments, learn how to follow in the footsteps of champions!

When Junior Golf Turns Messy: Drama on the Course
August 19, 2025 3 min
Junior golf is full of incredible highs — watching a kid sink a long putt, seeing friendships form, and witnessing athletes grow with every swing. But anyone who’s been around the junior golf scene knows there’s another side too. Once kids hit their teenage years, the pressure ramps up, emotions run hot, and tournaments can get… dramatic.

From Bat Flips to Putter Swings: Why Junior Golfers Must Learn the Power of Playing by the Rules
July 24, 2025 2 min
Excerpt When a Little Leaguer was suspended for a bat flip, it reminded us why following the rules matters. In junior golf, sportsmanship and etiquette are just as important as a good swing. Here’s why. Rules may not be the most exciting part of sports—but they matter more than we realize. A recent viral video […]

Keep the Passion for Golf Strong in Junior Golfers
July 19, 2025 2 min
Joining a Weekly Junior Golf Camp can Keep the keep Golf Fun !