The
Challenge Golf League started in 1995 after a study, done
by Hook Kid On Golf, showed that 85% of kids introduced to
golf wanted to continue playing in all organized format. Hook
A Kid On Golf sought out to develop a national "Little
League" of golf where youngsters could finally experience
fun, team-oriented play on the golf course.
 Youngsters
ages 8-15 who meet a minimum skill requirement and have passed
a rules & etiquette test are eligible to participate.
They are placed on teams of 6 and assigned a volunteer coach.
The league which meets for 8-10 weeks has a similar format
to the Ryder or Solheim Cups. The Teams compete each week
against another team in the league using a scramble, match-play
format.
One of the league's goals is to allow participants to become
familiar with playing on a golf course. Additionally, the
Challenge Golf League enables youngsters to realize the importance
of teamwork, sportsmanship, and course-management.
The Challenge Golf League is modeled after other successful
national sport programs where parents or other volunteers
serve as coaches or administrators for the league. |
