Golf for kids

Clubs to fit them

A child can't play with adult clubs that have been cut down: they're too heavy and too stiff, which throws off their swing and can be discouraging. Junior clubs are shorter, lighter, and more flexible, with more forgiving heads that help get the ball in the air. They should be chosen based on the child's height, not their age. Junior golf kits include the essentials, a few clubs and a bag, to get started without buying everything: a driver or wood, a few irons, a wedge, and a putter are enough.

By type of equipment

Kids' golf is organised by type:

• Golf Kits.
• Boys' Clubs.
• Girls' Clubs.
• Golf Bags.
• Trolleys.
• Shoes.
• Clothing.
• Gloves.
• Caps, Visors.

Golf can also be found in clubs, bags, trolleys, shoes, clothing, accessories, on the golf page.

Growing with their equipment

Children grow quickly: a set of junior clubs usually lasts two or three years, depending on growth. Some manufacturers offer ranges by height category, to move from one range to the next. The bag should stay lightweight, so the child can carry it on the course, or rest it on a suitable trolley, like the JuCad Junior. Children often start with pitch and putt and shorter, compact courses before tackling a full course, and they go through the progression steps offered by golf schools.

The young golfer's outfit

Children follow the same dress code as adults: a polo shirt, like the Under Armour Matchplay and Puma Pure, and trousers, like the Under Armour Showdown or the adidas Ultimate365. Golf shoes, with or without spikes, like those from FootJoy, Puma PWRAdapt or Under Armour Surge, provide stability. The glove Srixon or Callaway, for right or left-handed players, helps grip. The cap protects from the sun, and the waterproof jacket Abacus and umbrella JuCad protect from showers.

Good deals

Great bargains can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The major events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

At what age can a child start playing golf?

Golf schools often welcome children as young as four or five, with fun workshops and suitable equipment. The essentials are for the child to enjoy hitting the ball before working on technique.

How to choose golf clubs for children?

Choose them based on the child's height, not their age: manufacturers indicate the height range in centimetres for each series. Junior clubs are shorter, lighter, and more flexible for a natural swing.

Should I buy a complete junior golf kit?

A kit includes essential clubs and a bag suitable for a height range, simplifying the initial purchase. For a beginner, a half-set is enough: a wood, two or three irons, a wedge, and a putter.

What golf shoes for a child?

Non-spike or soft-spike shoes, like those from FootJoy, Puma, or Under Armour, grip the grass without damaging it and are also suitable for the driving range. A waterproof model keeps feet dry on the morning's wet grass.

How to avoid having to buy new equipment every year?

Junior clubs cover each height range: buy at the upper limit of the current range so they last longer. A bag and a lightweight trolley can last several years.