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Join Parikshet on the golf course! Watch golf tips, tricks, and fun moments perfect for kids who love golf or want to start learning.

About this golf moment

Golf is one of those sports that looks calm on the outside and is full of tiny battles on the inside. Every swing involves balance, grip, focus, and a little bit of patience, and kids who play even casually pick up all four.

This clip is part of Parikshet's golf journey. He is 11 and still learning, just like most kids who give the sport a try. What you see here is real practice, real mistakes, and real progress.

Why kids enjoy golf

  • It is one of the few sports where size and speed do not decide the winner
  • Every shot is a chance to start fresh, no matter what the last one looked like
  • It teaches patience without ever feeling like a lecture
  • The score is personal, so kids compete with themselves first

Tips for parents new to golf

Start with a small set of plastic or junior clubs in the back garden. A short, soft swing is more useful than a long one early on. And if your child loves it, a local driving range is usually cheaper and friendlier than people expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age can kids start learning golf?

Kids can start learning golf as young as 3-4 years old with junior clubs!

What equipment do I need?

A junior golf set with a few clubs, golf balls, and access to a driving range or putting green.

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Golf Basics: Terms Every Kid Should Know

Golf has its own language, and learning the key terms makes the game much easier to understand — whether you are watching on TV, listening to your coach, or playing your first full round. Here are the most important golf words every young player should know.

Essential Golf Terms Explained

  1. Par — The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to need to complete a hole. A short hole might be Par 3; a long hole can be Par 5.
  2. Birdie — Completing a hole in one shot fewer than par. Score a birdie on a Par 4 and you took 3 strokes. A great result!
  3. Bogey — Completing a hole in one shot more than par. A bogey on a Par 4 means you took 5 strokes. Very common for beginners.
  4. Eagle — Two shots under par on a hole. Rare even for professionals and cause for celebration!
  5. Handicap — A number assigned to players based on their skill level. It allows golfers of very different abilities to compete fairly against each other.
  6. Fairway — The trimmed grass corridor that runs from the tee box to the green. Your goal off the tee is to land here.

More Golf Words to Know

  • Green: The smooth, short-grass area around the hole where you putt.
  • Bunker: A sandy pit designed to catch wayward shots. Also called a sand trap.
  • Rough: The longer grass bordering the fairway. Much harder to hit out of cleanly.
  • Tee Box: The starting area for each hole where you hit your first shot from a wooden tee.
  • Putt: A gentle rolling stroke played on the green to roll the ball into the hole.

Practice Tips

  • Learn the scoring terms first so you can follow a round of golf on TV immediately without getting confused.
  • When you play, keep score using the correct terms — it makes the game feel more real and professional from day one.
  • Ask your coach or a playing partner to quiz you on terms before your next round as a warm-up.

Did You Know?

The term "birdie" comes from 19th-century American slang where "bird" meant something excellent or cool. A player in 1899 apparently shouted "That was a bird of a shot!" after going one under par — and the term stuck forever!