FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 12 YEARS
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Golf is a great game for kids to play, although it does take practice.
It's a great way for children to get outside, develop hand-eye co-ordination and ultimately have fun. It may look slow, but actually being out on the golf course promotes physical activity and is much better for kids than being glued to a tablet or television (although they certainly have their place, of course!).
So whether you're looking for your child's first proper set, more advanced clubs or just a golf toy game to see if they like it, we've listed the best junior golf clubs around.
Parents love US Kids' range of golf clubs and sets because they focus on junior sizes. This golf club set is suitable for around age five, though they have other sizes in the range. The products are well made, and this set includes the basic junior golf clubs required for a proper game. If you have a child just starting out, then you can't go far wrong with this reasonably priced set.
This kids' golf club is amazing value. It can be used from when your child is two years old right up until they hit their teens, because the length is adjustable. It's a good halfway house between a toy club and 'proper' junior golf club, so it's perfect for trying out golf in the garden or even on the beach, just use foam balls to avoid any painful accidents!
Once you've established that your child has a love of the game, it's time to get them a proper junior golf set. Both the wood and the irons have graphite shafts, and the putter has an alignment marker to increase precision. Kids love the professional looking stand bag for these clubs, too.
This is a great set of children's golf clubs. They're lightweight so are easy to handle, and the clubs have a wider head for better control. There are also markings on the grips so your child can ensure they have the correct hand placement for every swing.
Once your child gets a bit older, they probably want to get a bit more serious. These junior golf clubs have large sweet spots so junior golfers can gain confidence, while the lightweight graphite shafts encourage better performance. With six golf clubs included (driver, hybrid, long-iron, mid-iron, wedge and putter), this golf set for kids is excellent value.
Wilson comes up trumps again with this set of junior golf clubs. This golf club set includes a driver, hybrid, long-iron, short-iron, wedge and putter. Parents have found the grips and sturdy yet lightweight clubs are of excellent quality. The carry bag, which includes enough storage for accessories like balls, tees, gloves and towels, also get the thumbs up.
If your child has mastered the strokes and has a competitive mindset, then it's time to get the big guns out. We think this is the best junior golf set around for advanced players, it includes a powerful set of key clubs that are forgiving yet accurate, and the bag is lightweight enough for them to carry around easily without affecting their game. It's a lot of money to fork out, but it does include a one-time service to have these junior golf clubs re-shafted or lengthened, re-weighted and re-gripped to optimise performance as they grow.
For a bit of golfing fun in the home and garden, you can't go far wrong with this mini golf club set. We love that the equipment is wood rather than plastic, and the set even includes a handy bag for the club and balls. The balls are rather heavy though, so it might be safer to play outside.
For young children to simply get an eye for the ball and experiment, toy golf sets are a great idea. This is perfect for either pretend play or for your child to try out a junior golf club for the first time. Kids love trying to get the balls in the holes with one of the three types of club included, and they'll even like just moving the wheeled cart around.
Putting is a great way to get your toddler or pre-schooler started with golf, as it builds up their control. It's better quality than the toy golf clubs for children, so it's a great first step towards your child playing properly. We also love that it comes in a special gift box, so you and your child can enjoy the putter for years to come as a keepsake.
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