Youth Inc. Recommends: Five Resources to Help Make Practice More Fun

If you want kids to stick with golf, the secret isn’t just better instruction — it’s better fun. Practice can quickly become repetitive or frustrating for young players, especially when it’s focused only on mechanics and drills. But with a little creativity, you can turn practice time into game time — and keep kids engaged while still building real skills. 

These five resources are full of fun drills, games, and mindset tips that transform practice from a chore into something players look forward to. Perfect for coaches, parents, or anyone looking to keep junior golfers smiling while they train.

11 Fun Ways to Get Children Into Golf

What it is: A Golf.com list of playful ideas and tweaks that make golf more exciting for kids — including themed games, modified rules, and even letting kids caddie for parents. 

Why we like it: It’s a creative goldmine. These ideas go beyond instruction and focus on experience, helping kids fall in love with the feeling of golf before they master the form.

Three Drills That Make Golf Practice Fun (Even for Adults)

What it is: A quick article from Golf Monthly featuring three simple drills designed to break up the monotony of traditional practice sessions. 

Why we like it: While written with bored adults in mind, the focus on variety, self-competition, and structure is perfect for teens and tweens who thrive with a little challenge and novelty.

The 15 Best Golf Practice Games

What it is: A Golf Digest compilation of games you can play on the range, green, or course to build skills while keeping things fun — from short game challenges to scoring contests. 

Why we like it: This is the ultimate drill bank. There’s something here for every mood, skill level, and type of practice session — great for mixing things up without losing structure. 

How to Teach Kids Golf in a Fun, Supportive Way

What it is: A blog post from Future Stars Camps that shares best practices for teaching young kids, including how to keep sessions playful, positive, and age-appropriate. 

Why we like it: It’s a good reminder that fun starts with tone. This resource focuses on how you coach — not just what you do — and why fun and encouragement matter just as much as drills.

Putting Game: Golf Tic-Tac-Toe for Kids

What it is: A short blog post explaining how to set up and play a putting version of tic-tac-toe that builds accuracy while keeping younger players focused and entertained. 

Why we like it: Simple, clever, and actually fun. This is a ready-to-go activity you can use today — no special equipment, no overthinking, just creative practice that works.