Learning

o learning technical skills
o learning rules
o learning etiquette
o learning psychology
o learning physical training
o learning playing skills
o learning the handicap system

Gamesmanship

o individual performance with the handicap system against the golf course
o girls can play boys on an equal basis because of the handicap system
o foster team spirit as teams play each other
o competitive spirit as school teams play other school teams
o juniors in China can visit Scotland, UK and other countries to play and learn
o juniors from Scotland, UK and other countries can play and learn in China

Summer Golf & English School

o can visit Scotland, UK and combine golf learning with English language learning

Training Programs

o training programs can be arranged for groups of children, ages from 7-10 years
o training programs can be arranged for groups of children, ages from 11-15 years
o training programs can be arranged for groups of children, ages from 16-18 years

Health Benefits

o out in the fresh air and exercise (not in front of the computer or television)
o healthy body, healthy mind

Social Skills

o assists development of social “skills” to assist in life after education
o can help facilitate communication process in government to government for positive negotiations / outcomes
o can help facilitate communication process in government to business for positive negotiations / outcomes
o can help facilitate communication process in business to business for positive negotiations / outcomes

Golf Clubs

One of the important issues that we discussed is the size and availability of the golf clubs for children. In order to help generate interest in the game with young children, lighter weight plastic clubs and balls can be used. These are particularly good for using in confined spaces such as schools and play areas. When individuals can demonstrate a certain level of competence and express their serious interest in the game they can move forward and start using proper golf clubs and golf balls. When this stage is reached they would be more suited to continuing their practice on a golf driving range.

The idea of sponsorship from one or more of the larger companies in China is an excellent way to provide the necessary golf club equipment for children. As you know, we would be very pleased to assist with such discussions.

General

In general, our thoughts are to try and establish in Hangzhou an “IGA China Junior Golf Club” or “IGA China Children’s Golf Club” with your approval and assistance.