Every parent wants to see their kids reach their golfing potential, but distance has become a harmful holy grail. As extra carry is chased, junior golfers are handed drivers that are too long for them. But this longer club causes faults that kids will carry throughout their golfing life, and worse still, it could damage them physically.
This disruption to development could be avoided if they had correctly fitted clubs. I often hear, “It’s ok, she can handle it, she’s strong.” The damage could already be done.
