Golf holidays are increasingly popular as the sport continues to grow; spear headed by cool celebrities such as Samuel L Jackson and TV presenters like Ant and Dec who appeal to the younger generations. So if you are worried about taking children or teenagers on golfing holidays – don’t!
America is a great destination for family golf holidays, perhaps because the culture loves the sport so much, and perhaps because the country invests and encourages its younger generations to play. In the States, schemes have been set up to encourage children to bond with their parents over a game of golf.
Golf holidays – Take the Kids
In this modern age it’s easy to lose touch with your kids. And it’s even easier for kids to end up in front of a computer. With childhood obesity becoming a bigger concern, it’s important to encourage children to take up sport. Taking your children on golf holidays is a great way to motivate them to take up the sport and spend quality time with your family.
Family bonds – Taking golf holidays
Any sport is a fantastic way for families to bond. But unlike other sports, golf allows players to walk and talk – the perfect opportunity to build on family relationships. Golf can also teach social skills and discipline and taking golf holidays is a great way for fathers and sons to find a common ground. In America the sport is more popular with women and girls too – so you won’t feel alienated by exclusive clubs. And if you choose one of the amazing resorts and villas available for golf holidays, there will be plenty of alternative activities to keep the whole family happy.
Look to the future
Golf holidays could provide the spark your children are looking for to get them enthused about the game. There is still the image of the game in the UK as being the reserve of the elderly and retired. But who knows, a golf holiday could turn your child into the next Tiger Woods!
Golf holidays are cool
Britain, the home of golf, is struggling to re-invent the game as attractive to younger players. But golf holidays could just provide the answer to get your children into the game. America has a great track record of encouraging juniors into golf and the PGA is successfully attracting new blood. In 2006:
- 6,725 facilities such as golf clubs hosted Play Golf America programmes.
- 935,281 people took group lessons and training at these golf clubs.
- 5.2 million people took part in organised play related to Play Golf America.
For many young people in the UK, golf clubs are still stuffy places that their dad or granddad goes to, and they would rather kick a football – but taking the family on one of the golf holidays in America will make it cool for kids too.
Flying Golfer Holidays offer a personalised service to golfers who wish to travel abroad on golf holidays. To find out more about arranging your ideal golf holiday in Portugal, Spain or USA, please call Flying Golfer Holidays and speak to our expert and knowledgeable staff. Find out more about the destinations, hotels, villas and the golf courses on offer, telephone: 01572 812349 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
