Monday, April 20, 2009

US Kids Golf Learning Program

We brought Ryan to the Introductory Golf Course for kids at Tropicana Golf driving range yesterday. He seemed to enjoy the lesson and even able to hit some good shots. The experience was different from Kindergolf since the lesson was held in a driving range and not in an enclosed shop lot. And most importantly, the coach is a male (for Ryan, he likes instructors who are strong, big and all qualities of masculinity). Previously, the coach at Kindergolf was a female and he detest going after the trial class.

Ryan, listening to instructions. Co-coach Iqbal in the background.







Standing behind the safety line, waiting for his turn.




Listening to coach James instructions. James is a Class A member British PGA.


The US Kids golf learning program provides structured learning:
  • specifically designed for US Kids Golf by PGA Master Professional John Godwin (USA)
  • junior friendly terminology
  • standardised format to benefit kids and instructors
  • 3 skill levels (Level 1, 2 & 3)
  • 5 topics at each level (Putting, Around the Green, Full Swing, Knowledge and Scoring)
  • forms and skills 'mastery' required at each level
  • practical skills and oral tests before moving to the next level
  • internationally recognised certification

There is also a US Kids instructional booklet for every student, achievement pins awarded for successful completion of each topic and certificate awarded before progressing to the next level.

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And what is little Jaden up to nowadays?

He loves painting. For the past 2 nights, before bedtime, he'll request for his paint brush and he'll 'unleash' his creative skills before going to bed...haha....



10 comments:

Mommy to Chumsy said...

waaaah.....ryan wants to be the new tiger woods eh? hehehheh. good that he is interested in golf at a young age.

Sasha Tan said...

wow one is golfer one is painter. Lucky u!

etceteramommy said...

Kids nowadays are so privileged. Good to hear he's enjoying his golf lesson. What is the youngest age they take on?

Krystal said...

Yvonne, they advertised the program for kids aged 6-12, so I was quite worried that Ryan will not be able to cope. But since he practise with daddy regularly in the house, I guess he got the basics oredi.

I'm quite sure Kindergolf accepts at a younger age.

Annie Q said...

Wow!! This is cool! Learning golf at young age, next time Ryan can go golfing with his daddy. :)

ZMM said...

So quite balance then yuor home..
1 into sports and 1 into painting.

Btw, did Ryan asked to learn golf of you just decided he should?

Contributing Author said...

That is too cute! My nephew didn't think he needed golf instruction. I think he thought he was pretty good :) After a day of training though I think he realized he had something to learn. It really helped improve his game.

LittleLamb said...

wah.....hope he becomes a pro... then u will hv free education soon!!!

KC Yuen said...

OK...now the goal will be for Ryan to become the youngest golfing pro from Malaysia and Jaden to have his first painting exhibition on his 10th birthday.

KC Yuen said...

Wah...looking at the way Ryan stands waiting for his turn...BOLEH man!