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Muskoka Golf Airways Attractions Enhance your Muskoka Experience. Muskoka Fly-in Golf Charters available from Toronto. Aerial Sightseeing over beautiful Muskoka. Contact Muskoka Golf Airways, Muskoka Airport 705-687-9450 or 1-877-495-3300.

Windermere Golf and Country Club Windermere, Muskoka Golf 1-888-464-4414 Set in the heart of Muskoka cottage country, Windermere Golf & Country Club in the picturesque backdrop of tall pines, beautiful lakes and northern hospitality. We invite you to "enjoy your leisure in Muskoka, challenge your golf game at Windermere."

Port Carling Golf And Country Club Port Carling Golf 705-765-7294 An amazing golf course located in the heart of cottage country. The Port Carling Golf and Country Club offers more than just golf, with dining, tennis, and an extensive health spa. Located only 2 hours north of Toronto.

Bangor Lodge Bracebridge Golf 705-645-4791 9 hole, par 34 golf course

Bigwin Island Golf Club Huntsville Golf 705-635-2582 The Bigwin Island Golf Club has been designed to capture and reflect the spirit and elegance of the original grand resort known as the "Bigwin Inn".

Bracebridge Golf Club and Driving Range Bracebridge Golf (705) 645-2362 A challenging and scenic nine hole favourite, with wide fairways,mature trees,rolling hills and a beautifully groomed traditional design

Deerhurst Resort Huntsville Golf (705) 789-7878 Discover a truly memorable Canadian golf experience at Deerhurst Resort.

Diamond in the Ruff Utterson Golf 705-385-2222 Architecturally designed. A challenge for all players.Bent grass tees, greens and fairways. One of "Muskoka's Group of Seven Picture-Perfect Courses"

Grandview Golf Club Huntsville Golf 705-789-4417 ClubLink course, designed by Mark O'Meara at Grandview Resort

Haliburton Highlands Golf Course Haliburton Golf 705-457-2233 Nestled amongst the towering pines and rolling hills of beautiful Haliburton Highlands, this 9 hole golf course is one of the area's oldest (dates back to 1932).

Huntsville Downs Golf & Country Club Huntsville Golf 705-789-1000 An 18-hole golf course, architecturally designed to excite and challenge the most discerning golfer!

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Hank Aaron, the world-renowned baseball player who once said, "It took me 17 years to get 3,000 hits, but I did it in one afternoon on the golf course!"

Golf Basics For Kids
by Hana Lee

When teaching golf to kids, FUN is the name of the game. Throw in all the technical jargon at the beginning and you will effectively kill a child's desire to learn. Allow a child to “play” golf for enjoyment, and he’ll become a life-long convert of the game!

Hours of practice will only overwhelm a child, so just allow him or her to practice a little bit at first, say 30 minutes. This will keep motivation for practice high.

And it's okay to let them start by hitting the ball hard. That's part of the fun! Don't worry about their grip right off the bat. Just have them keep the right hand under the left and then swing away!

I’d also make sure the child keeps his or her feet on the ground while following through.

Now, if you want to buy a child's set of clubs, that's fine, but you're likely to do just as well with a used set of women's clubs. They're lighter and nice for kids. All you need is a women's 9 iron, a 6 iron, 3-wood and a putter.

Let your child start out with little chipping and putting games. This play will help him or her get the feel for the club and the ball. Kids can bounce the ball off the face of a wedge and try hitting leaves or twigs.

Little contests and games keep motivation high. Avoid pressure or competition early on. You want your child to enjoy the game and want to play it every chance they get, not end up so confused and unfocused that they can't figure out what to do and just quit in frustration.

If you’re encouraging, your child will love for you to play alongside of them. Just don't start demanding wins and emphasizing competition, or you'll pop the enthusiasm really fast.

Children will move along as they're ready. Letting them progress at their own pace prevents future burnout. Never make a child play the game, unless he wants to. The game should be fun, and a simple joy. Laugh and have a blast yourself!

If your child's interest increases, you might consider golf camp or some private lessons with someone experienced in teaching children. If you do seek a personal instructor for your child, watch how the person teaches first. You really want an encouraging person with a knack for teaching kids.

Also, please remember to teach your child the etiquette of golf. Little things are very important, like… Don’t talk while someone else is swinging. Don’t step in front of someone while they’re swinging. Stand still. Don’t walk in front of someone else’s line or through line.

Finally, never criticize. Praise their shots and swings. Encourage them to correct certain moves, but don't dwell on what was done incorrectly.

If you concentrate on the most important aspects of golf – the enjoyment and the basics – you may end up with a child who rivals you on the range and who enjoys a lifelong love for the game. Ths article provided courtesy of http://www.golf-swing-guide.com

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