Tiger Woods started golf lessons very young. And while your child may not aspire to go pro right now, golf is still a great sport for kids. The discipline, coordination and sportsmanship required can enhance your child’s scholastic and social ability.
Wee Ones Welcome
The nine-hole golf course at Doral Arrowwood is the home of the Mitchell Spearman Golf Academy. Spearman has been recognized as a top golf instructor for some 20 years. Kids as young as 4 years old can start in the PeeWee Junior Golfer Program. There are summer golf camps, indoor winter, afterschool and weekend programs geared for kids of all ages and abilities. The latest video technology is used to help kids perfect their swing and technique.
Mitchell Spearman Golf Academy
Doral Arrowwood,
975 Anderson Hill Road
Rye Brook, N.Y.
800-733-1653
Juniors Half Price
Family owned and operated since 1948, Westchester Golf Range welcomes first timers and avid golfers. Golf pro Simon Clough says all kids should be able to play the great game of golf. Call him to schedule your kid’s lesson, which he offers at half-price ($25 a half-hour lesson). Parents do not have to belong to the club. A good deal! The pro shop offers everything you need to get going.
Simon Clough at Westchester Golf Range
701 Dobbs Ferry Road,
White Plains
473-7294
Go Mini
Entice kids by trying miniature golf before they try the regular golf course. It’s an activity the entire family can enjoy for just $4 per person, per play. Book ahead for groups of 20 people at the discounted rate of $2.50 per person, per play. Miniature golf can make a great summer birthday party outing. And you can take the kids to the Playland Beach after the game to cool down.
Playland
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
813-7010
No Rain Delay
Need a rainy day activity but still want to keep the kids active and off their phone or computers? Head over to the new indoor Yucatan Mini Golf range at FunFuzion with sights and sounds native to the jungle. There’s a complete 18-hole miniature golf course here that also glows! And if you are looking for more fun just try the other FunFuzion activities like Glow Bowling, billiards and fun house games and rides.
FunFuzion at New Roc City
29 LeCount Place, New Rochelle
637-7575
