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Step 1
Start early by buying a set of plastic golf clubs for toddlers. When you are practicing in the back yard, get the plastic set out for the toddler to play golf like Daddy or Mommy.
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Step 2
Watch the kid's skill level and golf interest change over time and buy the appropriate clubs. Consider purchasing a metal club set as early as age 3. You can buy Nike golf clubs for kids (see Resources below).
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Step 3
Compare the kid's size with other kids her age. Many golf club manufacturers for kids list particular sets of clubs based on kids' ages and the average size for those ages. If your 6-year-old is small for her age, you may want to purchase a set made for 5-year-olds. If your 7-year-old is big for his age, get a set for 8 to 10-year-olds.
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Step 4
Buy soft practice golf balls for practice in the back yard with older kids. The kids can hit the practice balls with a full swing without fear of accidentally breaking a window. Some practice golf balls travel a small fraction of the distance compared to regular golf balls so you can hit practice balls in the back yard without giving them to the neighbors.
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Step 5
Move up to the next size in golf clubs when you notice the kid standing too close to the golf ball or hunching down to the ball. Don't buy clubs that cause the kid to choke down more than 1-1/2 inches to get the right length. Buy a shorter set of clubs.
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Step 6
Buy teenagers golf clubs with flexible shafts for their slow swing speeds. Keep an eye on the kid's swing speed and move him into the appropriate shaft as he hits the ball harder. Junior-high boys can play with a set of ladies' clubs. Ladies' clubs are shorter than standard clubs and make the most out of slower swing speeds.
