JrCaddie Insights
Junior golf, done right — for players and parents.
Practical reading on development, course strategy, and the mental game — the same thinking behind every JrCaddie yardage book.
Mental Game
How to Actually Have Fun Playing Golf
Junior golfers start playing because it's fun — then the fun fades right when the scorecard takes over. Here's how parents can take the pressure off, reward the process over the score, and help their junior fall back in love with the game.
4 min read
Player Development
How Junior Golfers Get Ranked: Junior Golf Scoreboard, AJGA & Rolex, Explained
A step-by-step parent's guide to how junior golfers get ranked — Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS), AJGA and Rolex rankings, eligibility, and how to build a ranked record.
6 min read
Mental Game
The Junior Golf Tournament Prep Checklist That Actually Calms Nerves
A simple junior golf tournament prep checklist for parents and players — the night before, morning of, and on-course reset routine (the PAR Reset) that steadies nerves.
5 min read
Course Management
What Is a Golf Yardage Book — and Why Your Junior Needs One
What a golf yardage book is, how tour players use one, and why a junior-specific yardage book — built around your kid's real distances — helps them play with a plan, not a guess.
5 min read
Parent Tips
Junior Golf Tournaments Near You: How to Find and Choose the Right Ones
A parent's guide to finding junior golf tournaments near you — the major tours, how to pick the right level for your player, and how to prepare so they play their best.
6 min read
Player Development
Why Choose JrCaddie for Your Junior Golfer
Most kids' golf products are either scaled-down adult gear or gimmicky toys. JrCaddie is neither — here's how the yardage book, Reflect section, dashboard, and My Bag are built for the junior game.
5 min read
Parent Tips
Be the Caddie, Not the Coach: A Parent's Guide
The 20 minutes after a round — the car ride home — set a junior golfer's value system more than anything that happens during it. Here's how to be the support your kid actually needs.
6 min read
Player Development
The Real Scoreboard: Why We Measure Process, Not Score
Kids learn to value whatever the adults around them measure and celebrate. Here's how to shift a young golfer's value system from the number on the card to the things they can actually control.
7 min read
Mental Game
Why the Next Shot Is the Only Shot That Matters
Teaching juniors to reset after a bad hole is one of the most valuable skills in golf. Here's how to build that habit early.
4 min read
Course Management
5 Course Management Tips Every Junior Should Know
Smart decisions beat big swings. These five strategies help young golfers play to their strengths and avoid big numbers.
5 min read
Parent Tips
How Parents Can Support Without Coaching From the Cart
Your role on the course matters more than you think. Learn how to encourage confidence without adding pressure.
4 min read
Player Development
Building Confidence One Fairway at a Time
Confidence isn't something juniors are born with — it's built through preparation, small wins, and the right tools.
3 min read
Practice Drills
Pre-Round Routines That Actually Work for Kids
A simple, repeatable warm-up routine can set the tone for the entire round. Here's one designed for junior golfers.
4 min read
Mental Game
Turning a Triple Bogey Into a Learning Moment
Bad holes happen. What matters is what your junior does next. Here's a framework for bouncing back with composure.
4 min read
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