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Golf is one of the few sports that demands patience, strategy and precise technique all at once. Junior golf programs start from age 5–6. Walking and playing outdoors for hours also benefits cardiovascular health.

Benefits
  • Concentration
  • Patience
  • Strategy
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Posture and balance
  • Nature awareness
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreShouldersArms (Forearms)Back

Supporting Muscles

LegsGlutes

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Low
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Junior golf program, short course

11

Up to age 11

Par-3 courses, full-course experience

14

Up to age 14

Official tournaments, handicap system

A Family Sports Background Helps
Golf: Swing technique and course smarts are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 2–4 hours
Advanced 5–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 4,000 – TRY 15,000

Equipment
Junior golf set₺1,500–8,000
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Golf shoes₺500–2,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Golf Federasyonu

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Golf Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Golf? The Rules and How to Play

An introduction to golf: the course, equipment, the hole system and the basic rules

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What Is Golf and How Is It Played?

A comprehensive introduction to golf from the Ahlatlıbel Golf Facilities in Ankara

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