The Sport

The sport of golf provides a forum for social interaction, rapport-building, and friendship. The sport is governed by concrete rules and expected patterns of behaviors.  Each member of the group is expected to perform in accordance with clearly defined rules of etiquette (United States Golf Association, 2008). These rules parallel those of civility and good citizenship and promote productive behaviors.  The small group configuration consists of youth participants and college student mentors.

Unlike most competitive sports, golf in not adversarial. There are seldom reports of misconduct, violence, scandal, and criminal activity in the sport. Golf professionals exhibit the greatest degree of respect, dignity, and congeniality.

The Context 

Golf and life skills designed to empower children and develop positive self-esteem and resilience.

 

Golf affords children the opportunity to exercise their mind and body

 

Golf provides a forum for developing productive social networks andskills necessary for emotional regulation. 

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