🌺 Swingin' into spring
The one thing you can count on in junior golf is always being in a state of transition.
Whether you're moving up in age groups, growing into new clubs, or signing up for more competitive tournaments, your junior golfer's journey will look remarkably different this time next year.
Because we're in this constant
state of change, it's a smart idea to start focusing on the transition into spring golf. Between new tournaments, physical growth, and possible equipment changes, Spring of 2026 can look wildly different than last year's.
So what does focusing on the transition look like as the warmer temps come in and there's more
opportunity for tournament golf?
Here's what our family would do in years past that I found helped our son — and us as parents — stay somewhat sane.
🏆 Look ahead to the tournament
season
If you haven't done so already, it's wise to look ahead to the tournament schedule you think will work.
You may want to ease into the spring season with tournaments, instead of stacking too many,
especially if they're moving up in age divisions and yardage.
Lots of spring tournaments have already opened registration, so you may need to act quickly if there are particular ones you're eyeing.
🗓️ Adjust the practice schedule
It's time to switch the practice outdoors, if possible, and move from the mats to the grass. It's also an ideal time to focus on the short game during practice, since spring greens are nuanced and unpredictiable.
You may even have them walk a few practice
rounds and build up their endurance if they haven't had the chance to play much due to winter weather.
💡Revisit the goals
Hopefully your son or daughter has already created their list of goals for 2026, but if not, there's still plenty of time to think about what they
want to acheive this year.
Before finalizing the spring tournament schedule or a fine-tuned practice routine, have them re-visit their goals so they can see how this schedule may support what they're trying to acheive.
