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The Huron Expositor, 1983-07-06, Page 8A8 -- THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 6, 1883 - $p©No Junior Golf controversial for years July 2-10 is Junior Golf Week and throughout the nation young golfers are enjoying golf tournaments and clinics. The various golf associations set this week aside each year to promote interest and raise money for junior golf. Junior Golf has been a. controversial subject for pears. This year the prob- lems facing junior golf were discussed in a feature article of Golf Digest Magazine. The problem seems to be that fewer and fewer young peo- ple are playing golf and unlike most sports, the aver- age age of golfers is increas- ing. Most people feel, and rightly so, that if the trend continues there will be fewer people playing golf and therefore a decline. in the whole golf industry. In some Ort th@ gQc *ng COO ollc i Dolt 19 areaswhere juniors only had exposure to golf through the school system, cutbacks in education money have result- ed in less exposure to golf. In other areas there is a profu- sion of prohibitively high fees or restricted hours of play. Many courses will offer special senior citizen rates, but will not encourage jun- iors in the same way. Other courses will not allow juniors on weekends, holidays or during certain hours. With many youngsters seeking jobs after school or during summer vacation -when can one play? Probably the biggest and ROY'S RADIATOR SERVICE RR2 MITCHELL 348-9114 Also specializing in Front End Alignment & Wheel Balance "ONE MILE SOUTH OF DAVE'S SUNOCO SERVICE" l' Dui" RRA1NAma •We plow in pi;ic or cloy tile •Laser controlgrbde •No back filling •No stones to pick •No sub -soil on top For more information. please write 271-4777 RR 4 Stretford Ont NSA 6s5 or coil 4 _yam Middegaal Escape •••• to your own back yard. Sates, Service Chemicals, Accessories WHIRLPOOLS & PATIO FURNITURE BULK LIQUID CHLORINE 527-0104 234 Main St., Seaforth toughest problem the junior golfer faces is the antiquated idea that many older golfers have, that youngsters are a nuisance on the edurse, One fellow even wrote to Golf Digest that people should not be allowed to drive a cart Much has been made recent- ly of late starters such as Larry Nelson and Cal Peete making successful golf car- eers.However let's not forget the youngster who has no ambition towards a career in golf, but just wants to enjoy one of many summer activi- ties. The advantages to golfing as a youngster are many. With so many kids wander- ing the streets, loitering, hanging out in arcades and pool halls, wouldn't it be healthier to put in a few miles in the fresh air and sunshine of the golf course? In addition, golf teaches the youngster coordination and timing which he may lack at that age. A little peaceful atmosphere has to be good for you. Golf is not all that expensive on the smaller courses where daily green fees are available, or there are discounted seasonal rates for students and youngsters. Most places rent clubs and carts and many youngsters stock up on used golf balls at slashed prices. If a youngster takes good care of it, he can always trade it in or pass it along to a younger brother or sister. CUT DOWN CLUBS Many parents find that cutting down an old set of clubs is an easy way to supply their kids. With the price of balls a ball retriever is a super investment too. When one realizes the num- ber of hours of golf a youngster can enjoy during the summer it will work out to be less expensive than many sports. Many juniors share lockers where they can store their clubs, then they can bike out and save \hear and tear on mum and the family car. As a character builder, few sports can measure up to golf. You are playing against yourself and the course, not always against others. Each golfer has his own goals. One junior will be grinning fro ear to ear with a score of 90 while another will be disap- pointed with a 78. It's the self -competition that keeps the kid's interest. Golf is not a rowdy, noisy game with a referee blowing his whistle every time you step out of line. Golf is more subdued, quieter and with more self control and concentration required. You are your own referee, therefore it is your responsibility to learn the rules and etiquette and play accordingly. Honesty and' integrity are major factors in not only the enjoyment of golf but in life. For the youngster who is a bit of a loner, golf can be a good sport to while away summer hours. Competitfg against previous bests is often competition enough. Other juniors thrive on the more social aspects and serious competitions. These juniors enjoy matches, tourn- aments and team games. One thing about golf it can be as social or as competitive as you like. FEWER CADDIES The problem facing most juniors is lack of exposure to the game. They may read about golf or see it on T.V. but unless they live near a course, their chances of exposure are small. With more golf courses employing power carts, the need for caddies has declined. Caddy- ing was often the "in" most youngsters needed for golf. Many parents don't know much about golf and so unless a youngster has a friend who plays, he may never try the game. Also, some parents who do play, can't be bothered taking kids along, or when they do they don't take the time to explaing the proper etiquette and procedure, but concen- trate more on style and score. Many golf associations have in some ways spoiled golf for youngsters by mak- ing too much of the low handicapper and not really encouraging the average golfer. Emphasis has been put on school teams, cham- pionships and scholarships for the superkid. This con- stant pressure to score well can spoil golf for youngsters by burning them out or worse yet, causing problems in cheating to get a good score. Problems have a way of getting solved if people put a mind to it and junior golf is no exception. Parents can expose their kids to golf at an early age by having them walk around with you or caddy. Choose days when it's quiet so you won't hold up others and take the time to coop FOIIAGIL A NEWL teach the child to stand quietly, and still, as well as in a safe place. Teach him about replacing divots, not littering, and walking at a good pace. Explain some of the basic rules and etiquette so that your son or daughter knows the basics even before actually swinging a club on the course. AN EXAMPLE Forget the old fashioned r t r °r -- tt i.• Ili. rill SpeCj /b°op 4/1-41g�9e 'lo aces a,'0 0p 'co op' Good forage management yields 12 tonnes / hectare Added Nitrogen for the next crop Save on teed costs with high yielding forage. 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Take a good look; some of them are better than you. Not only that, many of you "so-called experts" are set- ting the example the juniors follow. Make sure it's a good example. Don't put too much em- phasis on the score or winning. Remember the good Shots. Youngest golfers aim to be pros some day BY SUSANHUNDERTMARK Waking up in the morning on a school day is hard work for Michael and Jennifer Watt but on Saturday morning they're up bright and early at the Seaforth Golf and Country Club ready to play golf. The youngest boy and girl golfers at the club, both Michael, 7 and Jennifer, 11 entered the Junior Invitational Tournament at the club yesterday after golfing for three Years. "When we brought Jennifer out golfing for the first ihre. of course Michael had r•r try it too.” says their mother Barb Watt. "He Lad his first club when he was four. We cat down a seven iron to his size and he used to hit balls in the backyard." As young golfers. they are sometimes confused about which club to use in different situations but a conference with Mom or Dad quickly solves that problem. Jennifer has a favorite club which she uses most of the time. "The club they use doesn't really matter at that .Oe beeatrne they can op almost everything with their favorite club," says Carolanne Doig, a club pro. Other problems for young,goifers espe- cially in Michael's case include carrying the clef- ,n4 0O00 " S '4i r "Carrvine the clubs is hard. especially when you have a sunburn," says Michael. "Mom or Dad tarry them for him sometimes," adds (Jennifer. But, the best part about golfing is earning a better score than your parents do. Michael, whose best score is 68 and Jennifer, who just broke 60, sometimes have that pleasure. 1 "It's no unusual for kids to bk able to score bett r or drive farther tlian their parents. I ey are more relaxed and only worry about hitting the ball, not their score. So, with that lack, of inhibition, they follow inctrnetinyis better. and usually have a more natural swing than an adult," says Ms. l ojg. Avid watchers of professional. golf on television, bosh brother and sister would like to turn pilo themselves one day. "Since 1 started young, I could do it if 1 keep at it and practice har,l" says Jennifer, whose favorite golfer is Nancy Lopez. Michael says he'd like to be a combina- tion ofJack Nicholaus, Tom Watson and his uncle. Bruce, who golfs regularly at the Seaforth Golf Club and coaches Michael. Since the Watts live in Egmondville, Jennifer and Michael are over at the golf club most days in the summer to practice or visit their mother who works there. Michael bikes over sometimes just to watch the birds, the animals, or people golfing and ntav with the club's dog. Bogey. "He gets in the way when you Fo to shoot or steals your ball sometimes, Michael says about the dog. Yesterday's tournament was Michael's first and the fifth for Jennifer who placed third in the Owen Sound district tournament last year. ' "To become a really good golfer you have to play all the time and hit a 100 balls a day," says Ms. Doig. "If these two continue to golf and enter competitions, they'll have a jump on the other kids since they started young." ASPIRING PROSIr+tennifer,ll and MichaelsiNatti,7 arq the, youngest golielstial the Seaforth Golf and Country Club. Their favorite pro golfers are Tom Watson and Nancy Lopez. ARNOLD J. STINNISSEN LIFE AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE PLANS ' DEFERRED ANNUITIES INCOME TAX DEDUCTABLE FLEXIBLE NO LOAD-R.R.S.P. NEW NON-SMOKERS RATES AVAILABLE Tel. 527-041 0 REPRESENTING GODERIC17 HST•EAST Sun Life Assurance SEAFORTH Company of Canada IT'S TIME TO TALK BUSINESS! Visit us IN SEAFORTH, ONTARIO EVERY MONDAY REPRESENTATIVE: BOB McCLINCHEY ere the Federal Business Develop- ment Bank, and we can be one of your most important resource centres. We can lend you money, or provide loan guarantees and finance an increase in your business equity. And more! We offer a brain bank of experienced people, too. Come talk business with us, about financing, counselling, management training and government assistance programs. One phone call can bring it all to you. For an advance appointment call: 271-5650 [Collect) Golfing good despite the - rain In spite of the rain on both ladies and men's nights, golfers had a good time. Several car loads of ladies visited from Exeter to enjoy cards and a light lunch. Longest drive went to the lady who drove from Credi- ton and closest to the pin on #5 went to the lady sitting nearest the west end of the clubhouse. At men's night Jim" Siete" Watson and Laurie "Krispy" Kruse were the winners. The second round of the matches are underway. Men have until Aug. 1, Ladies until July 14. The tee., will be closed on Saturday until the late after- noon due to the Legion Zone. Ladies wishing to go to Ironwood July 13 . Please let us know. Motocross nationals on If you thought this week- end's Motocross races were just that, you've got another thing coming ----and another thing and another thing, and another thing. For the La- batt's Senior National Moto- cross Championships at Bul- ly Gully on July 9 and 10 the best motocross racing in the country is just one attrabtion.. The Clinton Kinsmen have set up a watering hole at the Senior Nationals that will cool appreciative throats. All weekend long, the roar of racing engines will be punctuated by the sound of a helicopter giving spectators rides. On Saturday night at 7, after the qualifiers, there's a Twilight Bed Race, followed by a Bicycle Motocross Dem- onstration. At 8:30, the con- temporary country sounds of the band Country Sky will entertain at the street dance till 11:30. On Sunday the finals get under way at noon, and the famous Labatt's Balloon will be floating over the races. Other highlights include the filming of the Canadian Nationals by CTV for airing on Wide World of Sports later in July. The Labatt's Senior Nat- ional Motocross Champion- ships on July 9 and 10 --be- ginning at noon both days at Bully Gully. CTV For more information con- tact Holly Gully at 262-3318/ 5809. Hully Gully's House League Mid-season Champ- ionships were held on Satur- day with over 80 competitors competing for ribbons and points to qualify for the trophy presentation to top three riders in each class. Excellent weather conditions brightened the spirits of many spectators and compe- titors alike. Local winners were: Jim Dickins, Hensall;John Maas- kant and Hugo Maaskant both of Clinton, Brian Keys, and. Joe Fansher, Bayfield. Kippen Gun Club standings Kippen Gun Club stand- ings from June 28 with 27 shooters are: 50 -straight -Dan Crerar, 25 -Roy Lampgrt, J. Smallman, Jamie Caldwell, 24-Harriston Schock, Terry Caldwell, Jack Mills. John Anderson, Jim Butcher. T. 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