Golf Development Through Multiple Sports

 

Kids like to play sport when it’s fun! Kids also learn more when they are having fun. Kids also have fun when they are playing in a team. Team sports are great for kids, particularly while they are developing specific skills. The team environment removes the pressure of an individual’s performance, allowing them to enjoy success. Unfortunately, traditional golf programs have not provided fun, easy learning/playing, team play or incorporate the students already developed skill.

 

 

COMBINED SPORTS

 

Most kids can kick a soccer ball, throw a frisbee or throw a football. Kids love to play soccer. Why? Because, it’s fun. It’s fun because they are playing with their friends, and they can be successful. Golf is a challenging game to learn. There are many parts to the game that must be developed in order to “play” the game. Kids want to “PLAY”! Standing on the driving range for weeks on end before the are allowed to “play” is not fun to kids that are having fun in every other sport.

 

 

On-course Integration

 

Every other week students training sessions will involve “On-course Integration”. During these sessions, students will play in teams on the golf course, but with one major difference. Unlike a regular round of golf, students will use much more than their golf skills to navigate the course. Students will use frisbees, soccer balls, footballs, hit shots with baseball and tennis equipment. Every hole will have at least one different conventional golf shot where students can learn, test and apply their newly develop skill. This multi sport, team approach to navigating the course removes the intimidation and frustration that can be felt when learning the game. Students are able to cover the course much more easily, while having more fun through the use of the skills the already have such as kicking a soccer ball for a tee shot, or shooting a basket ball over a sand trap.

 

 

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT

 

One of the benefits of “Cross Training” is the development of Functional Movement Skills. These are the fundamentals of successful athletes, and essential in developing golf technique and skill.

AGE Requirements

 

Most suited to golfers aged 5-12.

 

 

COMBINED SPORTS

 

Please call (682) 227-7855 for registration and information or email by clicking the email icon.

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Q. DOES MY CHILD NEED EQUIPMENT?

 

A: No, however as your child progresses and develops the passion to play and practice outside of training hours they will need their own equipment. MBGA instructors can make recommendations on suitable equipment.

 

Q. HOW DO WE ENROLL?

 

A. Call the Mike Bury Golf Academy on (682) 227-7855

 

Q. CAN STUDENTS PRACTICE AT WCC AT THE COMPLETION OF A SESSION?

 

A. Yes, we welcome students to continue practicing after sessions, however it must be under parents supervision.

 

 

DOWNLOADS

 

Monthly Program PDF (for screen viewing)

Monthly Program PDF (print version)

 

Camp Program PDF (for screen viewing)

Camp ProgramPDF (print version)