Although these tips are primarily intended for elementary-aged children, many of them also apply to any beginner in the sport of disc golf.
5 Easy Tips to Get Kids Involved in Disc Golf:
Index:
- Tip #1 – Make it FUN!
- Tip #2 – Use child-friendly discs.
- Tip #3 – Start SLOW!
- Tip #4 – Reward them.
- Tip #5 – Let them PLAY!
Tip #1 – Make it FUN! This is simply the MOST IMPORTANT TIP. Always try to do your best and keep it FUN. If it’s not fun, they won’t like it. All the other rules are based on this same idea.
Tip #2 – Use child-friendly discs. Buy at least one disc that is very light and unstable before you start. Super light, ideally weighing less than 140 grams. Or unstable discs like the Innova Roadrunner, Latitude 64 Diamond, Innova Leopard, etc. work well.
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Tip #3 – Start SLOW! Start by playing 9 holes (or even less) on a short/beginner-friendly course. If you see that they are getting frustrated or struggling, let them play from your opening shot. Increase the challenge little by little, only when you are confident that they can handle more.
Tip #4 – Reward them. I still take my kids out for ice cream after virtually every round of disc golf we play. This can make the difference between a child willingly choosing to go play disc golf with you or staying home. Plus, it reinforces the idea that Disc Golf = Fun.
Tip #5 – Let them PLAY! While you will have dozens of things you want to work with them on to improve, that’s not going to be fun for them. Stick to one simple tip (at most) per round and don’t get frustrated if they don’t follow through. Receiving criticism is not fun. Let them play and they will slowly get better over time.
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All of these great tips are key. “I’ve seen a lot of parents ask, ‘How do I get my kids to enjoy disc golf?’ While I’m far from perfect, as a father of 5 kids who almost always plays with some of them, I thought I’d share what I’ve learned through trial and error. While it’s geared toward elementary-aged kids, much of this also applies to any beginner.”