It’s incredible to see how quickly junior golfers can go from average to elite in just a year or two. Sure, growth spurts play a big role—but one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, reasons for their rapid improvement is the group dynamic within a junior golf program.
When young players are part of a team or a regular group, they push each other. They challenge one another to keep pace or take the next leap to become the top player. Practicing together motivates juniors to get better, whether that means spending extra time on short game drills or teaming up to figure out how to shave a few strokes off their rounds.
This social aspect of golf practice isn’t just helpful—it’s transformative.
Adults Could Use the Same Approach
What’s interesting is that adults rarely take this same approach to golf improvement. Most of us treat golf like this:
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Rounds? Social.
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Practice? Solo.
But what if we flipped the script?
Imagine if your regular foursome decided to spend one afternoon a week practicing together instead of playing. You could compete in golf practice games, challenge each other in putting contests, or try to outscore one another on bunker drills. The same camaraderie that makes a Saturday morning round fun can make practice more engaging—and more effective.
Group training creates accountability, friendly competition, and energy. It helps everyone stay motivated, and it turns otherwise boring practice into something social and meaningful.
So the next time you head to the range, consider inviting a friend. Or better yet, bring the whole group. It works wonders for juniors—and it just might do the same for you.