About two years ago I told my family I wanted to learn how to play golf. Why? Because golf is a sport that is social and a sport that doesn’t require a whole lot of talent to enjoy (it does take talent and skill to be successful though). Plus my husband likes to golf and I thought it would be a healthy activity we could do together.

For Mother’s Day today, my husband and kids got me an Acuity set of of clubs and bag, golf balls, tees, practice balls, a glove and a cute Adidas golf shirt. I am so excited.

Now I am really good at putting, but that is it. I will probably take a few golf lessons and look forward to just going to the driving range and having a go with the new clubs.

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At a time when most twelve year olds are thinking of lazy days by the pool, sleeping in and enjoying summer vacation, Alexis Thompson of Coral Springs, Fla. is busy. She is busy getting ready for the Women’s U.S. Open as the event’s youngest qualifier ever. WOW!

While many will ooh and aah about how Alexis trains 7 hours a day and does school at home and online, she isn’t all that different from an elite gymnast, top level ice skater or other young super star. She comes from a golf family and started golfing when she was 5. And like other girls her age - she loves to shop and chatting with her friends online.

We will be cheering for you Alexis! Not only this coming week at the U.S. Open but as you get older and continue to leave your mark on the sport.

While looking for some statistics on nutrition, I stumbled across a really comprehensive site on golf for kids. With the warmer weather coming, golf is activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Junior Golf Guide includes tips for parents, nutrition, lessons, equipment, terms and more. If you have a child who is interested in trying golf or just want more info on the sport, you should check it out.