Father's Day Family Golf Outing

There are so many Dads that love to play golf and maybe they do play with their friends. Wouldn't it be great to turn his hobby into a Father's Day family golf outing for the whole family? These ideas will show you how to do just that.

Maybe the rest of the family has never played golf before. Don't let that dissuade you from learning this fascinating game. Sure, you're unlikely to be able to even keep up with Dad in score, but the point is to share Father's Day doing something he enjoys.

What is your goal in planning a Father's Day family golf outing? Is your goal to learn enough about golf so that someone from the family can share this sport with Dad on a regular basis? Or do you merely want to encourage Dad's love of the game by finding out what he loves about it so much?

There's no reason to believe that you're going to become the next star golfer, but it could happen. Some people are naturally gifted, and this might be the case with someone in your family. Most likely, however, you'll all be pretty bad at the sport. Don't feel bad about how bad you are - at least Dad will look like an expert compared to you, no matter how well he actually plays.

Start out slow. You may want to find a miniature golf course to try out first before heading to the full-sized course. Let Dad show you how to properly hold a golf club, the stance, and how to swing the club. Be sure to pay attention so you'll do your best, but try not to get too stressed out about missing the cup on the first try.

After you've gotten the hang of the miniature golf course, maybe taking a couple of weekends before Father's Day to do it, you're probably ready to actually hit the greens of a regular golf course. Dad will probably want to play an abbreviated game to start with, which is usually 9 holes rather than the full 18.

Of course, depending upon how many people are in the family, you may need to check into renting the equipment everyone needs. Most golf pro shops have equipment to rent, so you won't have to worry about spending hundreds of dollars for each person to have their own set of clubs. You'll also want to rent a golf cart to make getting around the course easier.

Remember to take along plenty of water and possibly a snack of fruit. This will keep the golfing party hydrated and less likely to get angry from being hungry. If everyone else is ready to call it a day but Dad is still going strong, try to keep from being grumpy. Let him finish up his game and go along happily with him.

If you plan a Father's Day family golf outing for your father, he'll appreciate your effort in learning to play and spend the day doing something he enjoys. Don't forget to give him some extra tees or a sleeve of golf balls before you leave for your outing. And remember, the important thing is to have fun with Dad on Father's Day.