Golf pundits believe that learning the game at a young age helps kids become better golfers.  When you learn golf at a young age it becomes a natural sport.  And Junior Golfers and their parents would definitely vouch for the same.

While Golf opens new skies and a world of possibilities for young and passionate Golfers, the road tends to become rough when they decide to move up and conquer the next level.

Tarun Sardesai, Director of Instruction at the Tarun Sardesai Golf Academy, explains what Junior Golfers need to do to excel and carve a niche for themselves in the Golf terrain.

Play multiple sports

Playing multiple sports will ensure that the child will become physically literate thus having the advantage of Speed, Agility, Balance and Power all of which will contribute to him / her becoming a better golfer in the future.

Build focus in the classroom

In my experience players who are able to focus in the classroom are in a better position to process the coaches' instructions and become coach-independent. This will help them to practice better and improve faster.

Hit the ball as hard as you can

Junior golfers should grow up focusing on hitting the ball far irrespective of the direction the ball flies in. This will build an aggressive nature as well as get them hitting the ball far enough to compete at the highest level.

Play lots of short game competition

Getting into a lot of short game competitions with your peers will sharpen your short game skills as well as build your imagination around the greens. This will bring in more shots into the arsenal and will see you through tough ball striking days on the course

Tarun Sardesai is the Director of Instruction at the Tarun Sardesai Golf Academy, India's only residential golf academy with education. He specialises in the elite player development and has trained golfers like Aditi Ashok, Sharmila Nicollet and is currently training Viraj Madappa who recently became the youngest Indian winner of an Asian tour event.