The following outlines suggested benchmarks a player should be aware of before transitioning to the Intro to Competition stage:
✔ Developed motor skills and athletic abilities, including strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination and balance
✔ Established regular weekly practice habits for golf skill development and is starting to work with a PGA of Canada instructor or coach
✔ Plays 18-holes using a full set of age-appropriate clubs at adapted yardages
✔ Beginning to establish a Golf Canada handicap factor
✔ Understands the general principles of the Rules of Golf, keeping score, pace of play, on-course etiquette and caring for the course
✔ Basic understanding of green reading and club selection