Michigan Golf Journal June 2021

Michigan Golf Journal Parenting Advice I am the mother of two successful competitive junior golfers – and the number one thing that I would like to start off with is that juniors (and adults) have to have fun. I know this sounds very cliché, but it really is so important. Creating a fun environment to introduce the game will help a junior learn to love the great game of golf, hopefully for the rest of their lives. My daughter, Kate, is 16 years old and my son, Tyler, is 14. Both kids have been playing golf since they could walk, they love the game, and now play a lot of competitive golf. I feel so lucky that they both love to play. They both have been fortunate to get introduced to the game at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, where their dad, Doug Brody, is the head golf professional. We started off taking them to the range, going for golf cart rides, playing a hole or two and getting treats at Parenting Competitive Junior Golfers Guest Column by Jenn Brody Continues on page 18 >>