How to Tell if Your Child Is a Left or Right-Handed Golfer (2025 Guide for Parents)

How to Tell if Your Child Is a Left or Right-Handed Golfer (2025 Guide for Parents)

Is My Child a Left or Right-Handed Golfer? (And Why It Matters for Kids' Golf Clubs)

If your little one is swinging plastic bats, brooms, or golf clubs like they’re the next Rory McIlroy, you’ve probably asked yourself:
“Is my child a right or left-handed golfer?”

Good news... you don’t need a swing coach or sports scientist to figure it out. Just a few simple tests, some observation, and a bit of fun.

This guide is for parents searching how to tell if my kid is left or right-handed at golf, and how to choose the right beginner golf club. Let’s tee off.

⛳️ What Does "Right-Handed Golfer" Actually Mean?

In golf, handedness refers to the direction of the swing, not just which hand is dominant. A right-handed golfer leads with the left hand and swings clockwise, finishing over their left shoulder. A left-handed golfer does the opposite.

But don’t let the terminology confuse you:
It’s more about which side feels natural to swing from, not which hand they write with.

Quick Test to See If Your Kid Is Right or Left-Handed at Golf

Here’s a fun way to test it at home:

  1. Give your child a broom, toy bat, or golf club.

  2. Ask them to swing it like they’re hitting a balloon or ball.

  3. Watch closely:

    • If they put left hand on top/right hand low and swing right, they are a right-handed golfer.

    • If they do the opposite, they’re a left-handed golfer.

Still unsure? Try these bonus clues:

  • Which foot do they kick with?

  • Which hand do they throw with?

  • Which eye do they look through a tube with?

 Can a Kid Learn Golf Both Ways?

Yes... some children are ambidextrous when it comes to sports. They might switch sides before settling. It’s normal.

👉 Let your child play around with both sides using lightweight kids golf clubs like the Little Links Big Swing Driver. It’s available in both left and right-handed options, designed for ages 2–10.

Why It’s Important to Choose the Right Side Early

Choosing the correct golf club orientation:

  • Helps build confidence early

  • Supports natural swing development

  • Reduces frustration and injury risk

Most children (over 90%) swing right-handed, but always follow their instinct.

✅ Quick Answer for Parents:

To tell if your child is right or left-handed at golf, give them a club and let them swing naturally. If they swing with the club going right, they’re likely right-handed. Choose the club that matches their swing direction—not necessarily their writing hand.

Ready to Pick a Club?

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