Impact of Children and Youth Sports Programs on the Development of Golf in the Country

The impact of children's and youth sports programs on the development of golf in the country is a significant area of research since these programs contribute not only to the popularization of sports among the population but also to the development of physical, social, and communication skills among the younger generation. Programs aimed at involving children and adolescents become the fundamental basis for the formation of long - term interest in the sport, ensuring continuity and continuity in the development of golf at the national level. The purpose of this article is to comprehensively study the impact of such programs on the level of involvement of children and adolescents in golf, as well as to assess their contribution to the creation and development of appropriate infrastructure. The methodological approach includes the analysis of statistical data covering the dynamics of the number of participants, as well as changes in infrastructure provision in various regions of the country. Special attention is paid to the analysis of successful foreign methods, such as The First Tee programs in the USA and Future Links in Canada, which have proven their effectiveness in attracting children to golf and forming the necessary sports and social skills. The results of the study demonstrate that targeted programs aimed at working with children and adolescents contribute to a significant increase in golf engagement.