A round of golf is a long walk with a few swings mixed in. For a young player, the stretch between shots is where a bad hole can stick or a good one can carry. The trick is staying loose and keeping the legs moving at an even pace, not stewing over the last putt.
These are the bright, rolling songs that match a walking stride and reset the mood between holes. Steady rhythm, an upbeat feel, nothing too heavy. They keep a kid present for the next shot instead of replaying the one that just got away.
The list
#10
High Energy
Walking on Sunshine
Katrina and the Waves
Best Moment
the blaring horn intro
Bright walking-pace energy.
#09
Medium Energy
Best Day of My Life
American Authors
Best Moment
the "woo-ooh" chant kicks
Optimistic stride.
#08
Low Energy
Ho Hey
The Lumineers
Best Moment
the stomped "ho!" "hey!" chant
Clap-along walking tune.
#07
Low Energy
Take Me Home, Country Roads
John Denver
Best Moment
the "country roads" sing-along
Easygoing singalong stride.
#06
High Energy
Island in the Sun
Weezer
Best Moment
the "hip hip" hook
Easy, sunny pace.
#05
High Energy
Send Me on My Way
Rusted Root
Best Moment
the bouncing vocal hook
Bouncy travel rhythm.
#04
Medium Energy
Hey, Soul Sister
Train
Best Moment
the "hey, hey, hey" hook
Light feel-good stride.
#03
Medium Energy
Riptide
Vance Joy
Best Moment
the strummed ukulele intro riff
Mellow walking rhythm.
#02
Medium Energy
Good Life
OneRepublic
Best Moment
the whistled hook
Easy upbeat stride.
#01
Medium Energy
Our #1 pick
Mr. Blue Sky
Electric Light Orchestra
Best Moment
the "sun is shinin'" chorus lifts
Sunny walking-pace mood.
Make it theirs
The walk goes easier with a song built around your player, with their name, number, and team right in the lyrics, and that is the one we make.
