Outdoor Play Matters – Why Golf Beats Screen Time Every Time
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Let’s face it—screens are everywhere. Tablets, TVs, phones… they’re part of daily life. But for growing minds and bodies, too much screen time can lead to poor sleep, reduced focus, and even emotional ups and downs.
That’s why more parents are turning to outdoor sports like golf as a way to balance digital life with real-world fun. At Kids Made Sports, we’re here to help your child put down the device and pick up a club—no WiFi required.
Here’s why golf is one of the best screen time alternatives out there:
1. Golf Gets Kids Moving
Hours spent sitting and scrolling can lead to low energy, posture issues, and restlessness. Golf flips that on its head.
Even a simple putting session in the backyard gets kids on their feet, swinging, walking, and engaging their core muscles. At the park or on a driving range, they’ll walk even more—without even realising they’re exercising.
Kids Made Sports golf sets are lightweight, safe, and made for movement—ideal for kids aged 3–6 to enjoy active play from an early age.
2. It Sparks Creative Thinking
Unlike video games that walk kids through every level, golf requires imagination. Kids must figure out angles, estimate strength, and plan their shots. It’s like solving a fun, physical puzzle each time they play.
Plus, setting up DIY golf challenges in the backyard helps kids become even more creative—think obstacle courses, soft-ball chipping contests, or “golf bowling.”
3. Golf Rewards Attention Spans
The more time kids spend with fast-paced, constantly changing content, the harder it becomes to focus in the real world. Golf helps reverse that by rewarding calm concentration and thoughtful decision-making.
It teaches kids to line up a shot, adjust their stance, and follow through—all skills that help with reading, learning, and school performance. And with specially sized clubs from Kids Made Sports, young players can learn to focus without getting frustrated.
4. Encourages Positive Routines
Golf encourages healthy rituals: warming up, practicing regularly, setting goals. These kinds of habits are the building blocks of resilience and self-discipline—traits that aren’t exactly built by binge-watching cartoons or scrolling through apps.
Try a “Golf Time Before Screen Time” routine at home: 20 minutes of backyard chipping before they earn their tablet. Watch how quickly it becomes their favorite part of the day.
5. Strengthens Parent-Child Bonds
Instead of zoning out in separate rooms, golf brings families together. Head to the park, set up some foam balls at the beach, or enjoy a mini tournament in the backyard. You’ll laugh, play, and connect—without a single notification interrupting.
Kids Made Sports makes it easy for parents and kids to enjoy outdoor fun together with beginner-friendly golf gear made just for little hands.
Swap Screens for Swings
A little screen time is fine—but getting your child outside, moving, thinking, and connecting? That’s where the magic happens. Golf is more than a sport—it’s a healthy, lifelong habit that builds focus, confidence, and joy.
Explore our full collection of junior golf sets and outdoor play gear at KidsMadeSports.com.au—and help your child fall in love with playtime again.