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Playing golf at a high level
forced him to interact with
adult club members and he
developed confidence and
skills to easily handle social
situations, as well as, learning
proper personal conduct.
Jack said of growing up at
Scioto Country Club,
“Well, I grew up here. You
learn to be respectful of people
and you learn how to behave
yourself and how to handle
yourself, and I think that’s the
beauty of the game of golf.You
have all ages, and everybody
needs to behave themselves,
both young and old.”
He also credited the membership
with helping him handle difficult
situations when he was older.
“They
(Scioto
Country
Club members) were very
supportive of what I did and
helped me to learn to be
around and deal with adults.
For example, I played in club
championships when I was
14 years old. I started out
playing against people that
were much older and so you
learn how to handle yourself
with adults. And I think that’s
an important part of shaping
your life.”
The golf course is still a great
place to help raise children.
Club professionals, The First
Tee, Junior Golf Programs,
PGA Junior Golf League and
caddie programs help mold
children every day. Even a
casual round with mom or
dad provides valuable family
time. There is no better way
to strengthen the relationship
with your children than a
hitting a few balls or playing
a few holes with them.
The golf course not only
provides a safe haven, exercise
and a competitive outlet for
your child, it is also the perfect
community or village to help
your children grow up to be
successful citizens.
It worked for Jack Nicklaus.
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