Why did President-elect Donald Trump let his children learn to play golf early?

(Dan Tri) - For a long time, the public has assumed that golf is a sport for the rich. In fact, the rich prioritize letting their children get acquainted with golf early for very specific reasons.

Golf is a "traditional" sport in President-elect Donald Trump's family.

In the US, Kai Trump (17 years old) - the eldest granddaughter of US President-elect Donald Trump - is currently the most popular teenage golfer . She became familiar with golf at a young age. In fact, not only Kai but also Mr. Trump's children and grandchildren all know how to play golf, and even play well. Kai Trump was once the captain of the golf club at Benjamin High School (Palm Beach County, Florida, USA). Although she is only an amateur athlete, Kai has soon become an advertising face sought after by golf club manufacturers and invited to cooperate. In August this year, Kai said she had accepted an invitation from the University of Miami (USA). When applying for university admission , she will join the University of Miami to become a member of the school's golf club.

Golf is a traditional sport in President-elect Donald Trump's family. Top row, from left: "Youngest son" Barron Trump, President-elect Donald Trump. Bottom row, from left: Mr. Trump's niece - Kai Trump, Mr. Trump's daughter - Ivanka Trump (Photo: CNBC). Currently, universities in the US are very interested in developing sports activities among students. Tournaments are organized regularly and professionally. High school students who demonstrate good sports skills early are sought after by universities no less than students with excellent academic achievements. It is students with good sports skills who will help develop the sports movement in universities in a more professional direction, helping the school to have good rankings when participating in tournaments. In fact, many professional athletes in the US have received entrance scholarships from universities thanks to their sports skills. In the family of US President-elect Donald Trump, whenever he schedules a meeting with his grandchildren, Mr. Trump always prioritizes going to the golf course with them, to practice and chat. Kai Trump said that her grandfather often asks her about her schoolwork and her golf practice results. The two have something in common: they both love golf.

Golf is gradually becoming a popular sport.

In many countries, golf is being included in the list of sports taught in schools. The concept of golf is gradually changing in a more popular direction, although at the beginning, golf was indeed a sport for the rich. Mr. Jeremy Bateman is a golf teacher at White Station High School, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Mr. Bateman affirms that golf is no longer a sport only for the rich. To date, Mr. Bateman has been a golf teacher for more than a decade. The White Station Golf Club has had outstanding results compared to other high schools in Memphis.

In many countries, golf is being included in the list of sports taught in schools (Illustration: Golf Digest).

Only when competing with private school golf clubs, which are home to many middle-class and well-off students, does the White Station School Golf Club have to "respect" them. This is quite understandable because private school students are familiar with golf from an early age and have the conditions to pursue this sport regularly and professionally. However, this reality does not discourage Mr. Bateman or his students. Mr. Bateman helps his students understand the fact that not only the golf club but also most other school sports clubs still have difficulty competing with private school clubs. It is a fact that economic conditions have a great impact on each individual's ability to play sports. Basically, school sports clubs also need funds to invest in training and competing. When funding is limited, in general, the ability to compete is also weaker. In the daily lives of students, those with good family economic conditions will have more time to practice. They also receive more investment from their families when playing sports. Therefore, their level is often more impressive. According to Mr. Bateman, that is an important reason to explain why sports clubs in many private schools are developing so strongly. According to Mr. Bateman, when operating sports clubs in schools, there are realities that need to be clearly recognized, so that teachers and students can set appropriate goals. However, Mr. Bateman affirmed that students should confidently try golf, because playing sports is a way for teenagers to train themselves to develop comprehensively. Learning more new sports to find a suitable sport for themselves, and pursuing it long-term, is very helpful for the balanced development of an individual throughout life.

Golf is no longer a sport just for the rich (Illustration: Bad Birdie Golf).

What Mr. Bateman has shared with his students many times is that golf is no longer a sport reserved for the rich, so they should confidently participate in practicing. In fact, the cost for students to join the golf club is lower than some other sports at White Station. For example, students who pursue soccer must pay a club membership fee of $250/year, while students who pursue golf only have to pay a fee of $100/year for club activities. If they want to join a group of students who practice regularly to compete, they will have to pay a membership fee of $225/year. Regarding golf clubs, students can buy used clubs at a much cheaper price than the original price, or buy clubs with "friendly" prices. The idea that playing golf is expensive mainly comes from evaluating the investment cost at the highest level. Meanwhile, players who want to try their hand at golf can choose less expensive solutions. Mr. Bateman also specifically analyzed why golf is the sport that the rich in the West prioritize for their children to get acquainted with early. In fact, golf is not only a sport that helps players exercise and relax, but also helps them practice very important soft skills.

Golf is a sport that values ​​respect from both players and spectators on the course (Illustration: Fast Focus).

Playing golf improves communication skills

Golf is a sport that is practiced and competed based on respect. When a player is about to make a shot, everyone keeps quiet so that he can concentrate on making the move. When the player finishes the shot, everyone will clap. If it is a really good shot, everyone will say words of congratulations and appreciation. Golf is a sport that emphasizes respect from both the player and the audience on the course. This sport also emphasizes sportsmanship and communication skills. Therefore, playing golf is considered a natural way to practice communication skills. When teaching students to play golf, Mr. Bateman also guides them to practice soft skills in addition to golf skills.

Playing golf helps practice concentration

Golf is not a sport that requires players to run very fast or have impressive physical strength, golf requires high concentration and precision. This is a sport that brings excitement to those who like mental challenges. When playing golf, players must overcome distractions, make a high effort to concentrate to make decisions, and execute accurate shots. These things are quite similar to the way an individual faces and solves difficult problems in work and life. In fact, the rich in the West like to play golf because this sport reflects the way of thinking and problem solving that they want themselves and their children to achieve. That is calmly facing, focusing on observing, making decisions and taking accurate actions.

Golf can accompany players throughout their lives (Illustration: Golf Digest).

Golf is suitable for people with weak physical foundation.

Golf is a sport that does not require a strong physique. For those who do not have an ideal physical foundation, they can absolutely try golf. The important skill behind this sport is concentration and accuracy when executing shots. Therefore, over time, a golfer's ability can be improved with persistent practice. This sport can accompany the player throughout his life, even when the player is in his old age. In many other sports, an individual will gradually lose form, or even be unable to practice anymore, as he gets older. On the contrary, with golf, an individual can continue to improve his level even when he is old.

Safe golf for all

This is a big plus of golf: playing golf is very safe. Serious injuries on the golf course are quite rare. If there is any sport that is safe, allowing players to exercise physically and mentally without fear of serious injury, it is golf. The rich do not want to risk their health, so for a long time, many rich people have chosen golf to practice and relax, without fear of serious injury affecting their studies and work.

Play golf to surpass yourself

Golf is not a direct competition. On the contrary, in this sport, the player's biggest opponent is themselves. Practice also does not require matching schedules with many other people like team sports. Golfers can practice alone at a time that suits their schedule, as long as the place they practice is open, they can practice indoors even when it is dark.

According to White Station/Huff Post

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