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In the Swing of Things
Introducing Your Child to Golf By Carma Haley Shoemaker
Once thought of as only an "old man's sport" or a sport where everyone wore funny pants and silly hats, the sport of golf has taken its place in the limelight of great American pastimes – and everyone is getting involved, old and young.
Extending the theory that a golfer's first shot can set the tone for an entire round, golfing great Tiger Woods is doing all he can to help many children, preteens and teens set the tone for an entire lifetime spent enjoying golf. And as the sport picks up in popularity, the age at which kids first get involved has gone from 14 years old to 11 and 12 years old – a new generation of golfers in the making.
"Equipment forms the foundation for a child being introduced to golf," he says. "Without a strong foundation, they are less likely to stick with it. This was a fun project for me, and I was excited when Nike Golf asked me to play this role."
- Par Red Clubs (for those under the height of 50 inches) – The sooner you start, the sooner you learn; designed for maximum forgiveness and reward.
- Birdie Blue Clubs (for those 51 to 58 inches in height) – Start here or advance from the Par Red Level; designed to promote distance and trajectory.
- Eagle Silver Clubs (for those 59 to 66 inches in height) – Start here or advance from the Birdie Blue level; designed to reveal the possibilities of practice, practice, practice.
- Kids Ball Collection – Softer, making it fly further, and a shallower dimple pattern, promoting a higher flight path. The EZ Distance Ball is built to fly high and long off a kid's swing.
