Five reasons to get your kids playing golf this summer
Trevia Chapman, president of Bank of America, Memphis By Trevia Chatman With the end of the school year approaching, many parents face the same looming struggle: how to keep the kids busy, engaged and off the couch this summer. If you’re in the same boat, here’s a fresh idea: introduce your child to golf. Physical exercise aside, there are many benefits to the sport, including the potential to grow social skills, build resilience and improve mental health. Being a student athlete from elementary school to college afforded me the opportunities to travel across the country, broaden my horizons and make meaningful connections.

By Trevia Chatman
With the end of the school year approaching, many parents face the same looming struggle: how to keep the kids busy, engaged and off the couch this summer. If you’re in the same boat, here’s a fresh idea: introduce your child to golf. Physical exercise aside, there are many benefits to the sport, including the potential to grow social skills, build resilience and improve mental health. Being a student athlete from elementary school to college afforded me the opportunities to travel across the country, broaden my horizons and make meaningful connections.