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7900 Dickey Springs Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35022
(205) 428-9600

Mickey Smith

Director of Golf

Mickey Smith

msmith@bentbrook.com

Jef Alcorn

Head Golf Professional

Jef Alcorn

jef@bentbrook.com

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7900 Dickey Springs Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35022
(205) 428-9600

Director of Golf

Mickey Smith

msmith@bentbrook.com

Head Golf Professional

Jef Alcorn

jef@bentbrook.com

Mickey Smith

Change the Future of Golf: teach a kid

Everyone already knows who the next Arnold, Jack or Tiger is. It’s some young person being introduced to the game by an adult family member, coach or volunteer. Let’s face it … kids just can’t pick up golf aroud the playground and every kid that is fortunate enough to be exposed to golf is not going to be the next GOAT – or even make the PGA Tour, for that matter. Teaching young people the game a golf has value well beyond making a team or getting a scholarship. Introducing a child to golf has many outstanding benefits which include:

There is no “one size fits all” approach to getting a child started in golf. Children of different ages and athletic abilities will require different strategies. In addition, not everyone has the same resources regarding time and money. Having said that, I would like to offer general advice on getting your child started.

Once again, www.uskidsgolf.com can be an excellent resource. They have lightweight clubs in a wide variety of lengths, fitted based on height, which will give your child an excellent chance to learn good mechanics from the outset.

Unless you are an accomplished player knowledgeable about golf, I highly recommend seeking a qualified PGA or LPGA Professional to guide your child’s development. Here at Bent Brook, we offer individual instruction for junior golfers in addition to our outstanding PGA Junior League Golf Program for both boys and girls ages 9-13.

If you would like more information or would like to ask specific questions about junior golf, please contact me at 205-424-2368 or via email at msmith@bentbrook.com.

Mickey Smith, PGA