Youth Inc. Recommends 5 Resources to Help Acquaint You With High School Golf

High school golf is more than a season — it can be a gateway to long-term growth, competition, and opportunity. But between club teams, travel schedules, and college recruiting concerns, today’s players and parents face more choices than ever. Should your child play for their school? Is it still the best route to development — or even necessary? 

These five resources will help you get oriented. They cover the value of high school golf, how it fits into the bigger picture of youth sports, and what both parents and athletes should know before they tee it up.

Should You Play High School Golf? 

What it is: A quick overview from Youth on Course and the National High School Golf Association on why playing high school golf is valuable — beyond just improving scores. 

Why we like it: This is the rallying cry: golf teaches leadership, resilience, and responsibility. It’s a great first read for families weighing the decision to commit. 

Yes, You Should

What it is: A post by Future Champions Golf defending the value of high school golf in the face of growing skepticism from the elite tournament crowd. 

Why we like it: It’s a smart counterpoint to the “skip high school golf” trend — written by people who work with high-performing youth golfers every day. Great for parents trying to balance ambition with belonging.

Tips for High School Golfers and Their Parents 

What it is: A short, tip-based article from the PGA sharing guidance for first-time players and their families — including expectations, etiquette, and how to be a supportive sports parent.

Why we like it: It’s grounded, respectful, and coach-approved. Perfect for easing anxious parents into the culture of the sport.

High School Athletes Gain Lifetime Benefits

What it is: An op-ed from the New York Times arguing that high school sports build character, leadership, and social bonds that last far beyond graduation.

Why we like it: It’s a powerful endorsement of school-based athletics in general — and a reminder that sports are about more than resumes or rankings.

How Club Sports Are Changing High School Athletics

What it is: A data-backed article from the NFHS highlighting how the rise of club and travel sports is drawing kids away from school teams — and what that means for long-term athlete development.

Why we like it: Context is everything. This piece helps families understand the broader trends in youth sports and where high school golf still holds unique value.