The ‘Norway Model” for youth sport sees no scorekeeping until 13. No rankings. No early “elite” tracks. No trophies. Does it work? Absolutely.

Joachim Lange, a longtime PGA Professional in Norway, coached the Norwegian mixed-doubles curling team to sixth place at the Winter Olympics in Italy, applying golf’s mindset, routines and drills to elite curling before returning to lead Hauger Golfklubb.