| Typically, golf vacations are for seasoned golfers who | | | | instructor can evaluate your skill levels, work with you |
| want to try their hand at new and challenging golf | | | | through a game, and you can spend your vacation |
| courses around the world. However, as the golf sector | | | | learning the game together. |
| grows, the market is growing as well to include | | | | 3. Try renting junior gear for the kids. |
| vacations geared toward golf training and family golf | | | | If your children are still growing, you might want to look |
| vacations. To learn about fun ways to plan a great | | | | into renting, borrowing, or buying used gear. Junior clubs |
| family golf vacation, keep reading. | | | | come in a variety of sizes. Before you shell out the |
| 1. Choose a golf resort that's family friendly. | | | | money for a brand new set that will be too small by |
| If you're planning to bring your family along on your | | | | next year, you may want to look into less expensive |
| next golf vacation, choose a resort that seems family | | | | options. |
| friendly. Look for alternate activities like tennis, | | | | 4. Pack lots of sunscreen and water. |
| swimming, spas and recreation areas so that family | | | | Kids are durable, but before you set off on a long day |
| members who don't feel like golfing have other optional | | | | of walking the course with them, make sure you've |
| activities to do while you're all out on the green. | | | | packed lots of extra sunscreen, bottled water and a |
| 2. Investigate training and school possibilities. | | | | hat. Heat stroke and burns happen often on the golf |
| A lot of new golf resorts are starting to offer golf boot | | | | course, so be prepared. |
| camps geared toward all levels and ages of players. If | | | | 5. Leave early for your tee times. |
| your little ones are just learning the sport or you're | | | | Parents know that kids can take forever to get ready, |
| trying to improve your skill, this can be a great option. | | | | so if you're typically at the course 30 minutes ahead of |
| Some resorts offer junior training camps and a | | | | your tee time, aim to be there an hour in advance if |
| separate course for the adults to enjoy while their kids | | | | you've got the kids in tow. |
| are at golf school. | | | | 6. Spread the wisdom. |
| Another fun and cost-effective idea for families is to | | | | Use this opportunity to impart on your children the |
| hire one professional instructor to work with the entire | | | | importance of good golf etiquette and strong |
| family over the course of a day or a week. Your | | | | sportsmanship. |