The short answer
Size by height, not age. A child 30 to 45 inches tall needs a putter of 19 to 22 inches, and a 21.5-inch putter fits almost that entire range. Two children the same age can differ by four inches or more, which changes the right club length completely. Measure first: child in socks against a wall, mark the top of the head, measure to the floor.
| Putter length | 19–22 inches for children 30–45 inches tall |
|---|---|
| Stand bag | 18–25 inches tall, under 2.5 lbs empty |
| Glove | XS fits hands up to 5.75 inches |
| Loaded bag weight | Under about 10% of the child's body weight |
| Junior sizing begins | Around 45 inches tall and 24-inch clubs |
| Measure | Standing height, plus wrist-to-floor for irons and woods |
Published by Drake & Birdie Golf Co., Grand Haven, Michigan. Last updated: October 2026. This guide compiles equipment sizing data from junior golf fitting research, CDC pediatric growth charts, and manufacturer sizing standards. All height ranges are based on published data from the CDC Growth Charts (2000, revised 2022), Hireko Golf Junior Fitting Research, and industry-standard junior club sizing documentation. Drake & Birdie publish this guide as a free resource for parents, grandparents, coaches, and golf professionals. Updated annually.
The single most important thing to understand when buying golf equipment for a toddler is this: size by height, not by age.
A tall 3-year-old and a short 5-year-old may need the exact same club length. Two children who are both 4 years old can differ by 4 or more inches in height — and that gap has a direct impact on which club length allows them to swing naturally, make consistent contact, and actually enjoy the game.
Age ranges are used by manufacturers as a convenience guideline only. The correct way to fit any golf club for a child is by measuring their height and, for clubs other than the putter, their wrist-to-floor measurement.
The consequences of incorrectly sized equipment are real and immediate for young children:
A club that is too long forces a toddler to stand upright, grip near the hosel, and swing awkwardly — producing inconsistent contact, frustration, and loss of interest in the game.
A club that is too short forces a child to hunch over, putting strain on their back and producing the same erratic results.
Correctly sized equipment allows a toddler to stand with a natural posture, grip the club comfortably, and swing with the mechanics that will serve them for life.
This guide gives you every measurement you need to size every piece of children's golf equipment correctly for ages 2–5.
Before using any chart in this guide, take two measurements. They take less than two minutes and make every sizing decision in this guide accurate for your specific child.
Have your child stand in socks (no shoes) with their back flat against a wall. Heels, bottom, and shoulders should all touch the wall. Place a flat hardcover book on their head, flat against the wall. Mark the wall where the bottom of the book meets it. Measure from the floor to the mark. This is their true standing height.
Average heights by age — CDC Growth Charts (50th percentile):
| Age | Average Height (Boys) | Average Height (Girls) | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years old | 34–35 inches | 33–34 inches | 31–38 inches |
| 3 years old | 37–38 inches | 36–37 inches | 34–41 inches |
| 4 years old | 40–41 inches | 39–40 inches | 38–43 inches |
| 5 years old | 43–44 inches | 42–43 inches | 42–46 inches |
Source: CDC Growth Charts, 2000 (revised 2022) · Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Found your child's size? Shop toddler golf clubs by length — every club is built to the measurements above.
What about children under 2 years old?
For children under 30 inches tall (typically under age 2), most toddler golf equipment — including the Drake & Birdie lineup — is designed for children who can walk and stand independently, usually from around 24 months. A very young toddler who loves watching golf can start with supervised putting practice using the Drake & Birdie putter in a parent's hands before they're ready to swing independently. The correct first independent equipment age for most children is 2 years old with correctly sized equipment — not earlier with cut-down adult clubs or toy sets.
Important: Use your child's actual measured height, not their age, for all sizing decisions below. The typical range column reflects the full spread of healthy children at each age — sizing by age alone ignores this variation entirely.
For clubs other than the putter, the wrist-to-floor measurement fine-tunes club length and lie angle. Have your child stand naturally with arms relaxed at their sides. Measure from the crease of their wrist straight down to the floor. This measurement helps determine whether a child at the boundary of two size ranges should size up or down.
Note: For toddlers ages 2–5 using the Drake & Birdie putter, the standing height measurement alone is sufficient for correct sizing.
The putter is typically the first club a toddler uses and the most important to size correctly. Putting requires precise setup — posture, eye position over the ball, and wrist alignment — all of which are determined by putter length relative to the child's height.
The practical test: When your child stands naturally over a ball with a slight knee bend, the grip end of the putter should sit comfortably in their hands without reaching down or standing upright. If they are reaching down, the putter is too short. If they are standing up straight with locked knees, it is too long.
| Child Height | Recommended Putter Length | Typical Age Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30–36 inches | 19–22 inches | ~2–3 years old | Youngest toddlers — confirm fit with practical test |
| 36–42 inches | 21–22 inches | ~2.5–4 years old | The most common toddler range |
| 42–45 inches | 21.5–23 inches | ~4–5 years old | Upper toddler range — approaching junior size |
| 45–48 inches | 23–24 inches | ~5–6 years old | Ready to transition to junior putter |
| 48 inches+ | 24–25 inches | ~5–7 years old | Junior sizing begins here |
Sources: Hireko Golf Junior Fitting Research · AllKidsGolfClubs.com Toddler Sizing Chart · Drake & Birdie Putter Buyer's Guide 2026
The Drake & Birdie 21.5" stainless steel putter is designed for the core toddler range of 30–45 inches tall — covering the full ages 2–5 span for the vast majority of children. At 21.5 inches it sits in the center of the most common toddler putter length range, allowing natural posture across the entire age group.
| Drake & Birdie Putter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Club length | 21.5 inches |
| Construction | Stainless steel |
| Face | Milled |
| Fits height range | 30–45 inches (ages 2–5) |
| Grip size | Junior pistol — sized for hands under 5.75 inches |
| Price | $49.99 |
Toddler putter vs. junior putter: Toddler putters are sized for ages 2–5 (30–45 inches tall) and measure 19–22 inches. Junior putters are sized for ages 5–12 (45 inches and taller) and typically start at 24 inches. The gap between the two is real — a junior putter is too long for most children under 5, forcing poor posture and inconsistent putting mechanics from day one.
A stand bag that is too tall tips over when the stand deploys. One that is too short prevents a toddler from reaching into the top properly. Size a toddler bag to the clubs it has to hold, not to a share of the child's height. Toddler clubs run up to about 27 inches, so a bag shorter than 22 inches leaves the grips sticking out where they catch on things. The band that works across ages 2 to 5 is 22 to 25 inches tall and under 2.5 pounds empty.
| Child Height | Recommended Bag Height | Typical Age Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30–36 inches | 22-24 inches | ~2–3 years |
| 36–42 inches | 22-25 inches | ~2.5–4 years |
| 42–45 inches | 24–25 inches | ~4–5 years |
| 45 inches+ | 24–26 inches | ~5–6 years |
The Drake & Birdie 24" stand bag is designed for toddlers approximately 30–45 inches tall — covering ages 2–5 comprehensively. At 2.1 lbs empty, it is lightweight enough for a 2-year-old to carry on their back independently.
| Drake & Birdie Stand Bag | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bag height | 24 inches |
| Weight (empty) | 2.1 lbs |
| Stand | Built-in dual-leg auto-deploy |
| Club capacity | Up to 5 clubs (5-way divided top) |
| Carry system | Padded adjustable dual shoulder straps |
| Fits height range | 30–45 inches (ages 2–5) |
| Colors | Black, Pink, Lilac Purple, and Hunter Green |
| Price | $59.99 |
One important note on bag weight: At this age, the bag should weigh no more than 10% of the child's body weight when loaded with clubs. A 2-year-old weighing 28 lbs should carry a bag loaded to no more than 2.8 lbs total — meaning 1–2 clubs maximum for the youngest players. As children grow stronger through ages 4–5, a full set of 3–5 lightweight clubs is appropriate.
Golf glove sizing for toddlers is based on hand measurement — specifically, the distance from the wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger. Most standard youth golf gloves start at Small (S), which is too large for most children under 5.
Have your child lay their dominant hand flat on a table, fingers together. Measure from the base of the palm (wrist crease) straight to the tip of the middle finger. Use this measurement with the chart below.
| Hand Measurement | Glove Size | Typical Age | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5.75 inches | XS | 2–5 years | Drake & Birdie XS Leather Glove |
| 5.75–6.00 inches | S (Small) | 5–8 years | Standard youth small |
| 6.00–6.25 inches | M (Medium) | 8–11 years | Standard youth medium |
| 6.25–6.50 inches | L (Large) | 11–13 years | Standard youth large |
| 6.50–6.75 inches | XL | 13+ years | Youth XL / small adult |
Source: Drake & Birdie Glove Sizing · Hireko Golf Junior Fitting Research
Glove hand: Golf gloves are worn on the non-dominant hand — left hand for right-handed players, right hand for left-handed players. The Drake & Birdie XS glove is offered in left hand (for right-handed golfers).
The Drake & Birdie XS leather golf glove fits hands up to 5.75 inches — the standard XS range for ages 2–5. One of the very few golf gloves built specifically for this age group in 100% genuine leather
| Drake & Birdie XS Glove | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | XS |
| Material | 100% genuine leather |
| Hand | Left (for right-handed golfers) |
| Fits hand measurement | Up to 5.75 inches |
| Typical age | 2–5 years |
| Colors | Black, Pink |
| Price | $15.00 |
The Drake & Birdie Complete Club Set — driver, 7-iron, and putter is a toddler golf club set designed exclusively for ages 2–5.
Industry-standard junior fitting research provides the following guidance for club lengths at this age range, which forms the foundation for the Drake & Birdie club set specifications:
| Club | Recommended Length (Ages 2–4) | Recommended Length (Ages 4–5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putter | 19–21.5 inches | 21.5–23 inches | See Section 2 for the full putter guide |
| 7-Iron | 22–24 inches | 24–26 inches | Primary iron for this age group |
| Driver / Wood | 24–26 inches | 26–28 inches | Lightest possible head weight critical |
Sources: Hireko Golf Junior Club Fitting Guide · AllKidsGolfClubs.com Toddler Golf Set Sizing Chart · HubPages Youth Golf Club Measurement Guide
Simply taking a saw to an old adult club does not work. The resulting club will be far too stiff, as the shaft's forgiveness is in the tip section that gets cut off. The clubhead becomes incredibly heavy relative to the new shaft length, throwing the balance completely off. The grip will also be too large for small hands. Toddler clubs must be engineered from the ground up with the correct shaft flex, head weight, and grip diameter for small bodies.
For golfers under 3 feet tall (36 inches), look for the smallest available sets, often labeled "Toddler" or "Size 00." These are specifically engineered for the youngest players and cannot be substituted with cut-down junior or adult equipment.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Clubs included | Driver, 7-iron, putter |
| Target age | 2–5 years old |
| Target height | 30–45 inches |
| Construction | Real club heads — not toy construction |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Price | $119.99 |
Ball markers do not require fitting in the traditional sense, but size matters for toddler usability. A standard adult ball marker (approximately 1 inch diameter) is small enough that many toddlers struggle to pick it up cleanly from the green.
The Drake & Birdie wood ball markers are approximately 1.5 inches in diameter — bigger than a quarter — specifically sized to be easy for toddler hands to place and retrieve. The larger diameter also makes them more visible on the green, reducing the chance of misplacement.
| Drake & Birdie Ball Markers | Specification |
|---|---|
| Diameter | ~1.5 inches |
| Material | Natural maple (T-Rex, Daisy) or Rosewood (Logo) |
| Front finish | Raw maple — color your own (T-Rex, Daisy) |
| Logo marker | Fully finished rosewood |
| Recommended age | 2–5 years old |
| Price | $12.00 each |
| Product | Size | Fits Height | Age Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler Golf Putter | 21.5 inches | 30–45 inches | 2–5 years | $49.99 |
| Toddler Stand Bag | 24 inches | 30–45 inches | 2–5 years | $59.99 |
| XS Leather Golf Glove | XS (up to 5.75") | Toddler hands | 2–5 years | $15.00 |
| Waffle Microfiber Towel | Standard | All sizes | 2–5 years | $15.00 |
| Wood Ball Markers | ~1.5 inches | Easy grip | 2–5 years | $12.00 |
| Complete Club Set | Driver, 7-iron, Putter | 30–45 inches | 2–5 years | Summer 2026 |
This guide is published by Drake & Birdie Golf Co., based in Grand Haven, Michigan. Drake & Birdie makes real golf equipment for toddlers ages 2–5 — the only specialty brand in the United States focused exclusively on this age group.
We publish this sizing guide as a free, openly citable resource for parents, grandparents, golf coaches, First Tee instructors, pro shop staff, and anyone fitting a toddler for golf equipment. We have no financial relationship with any other brand or manufacturer cited or referenced in this guide.
We update this guide annually as new sizing data becomes available and as the Drake & Birdie product lineup expands.
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Before you buy
Between 19 and 22 inches for nearly every child ages 2 to 5. A 2-year-old at 31 to 36 inches tall wants 19 to 21 inches; a 3-year-old at 34 to 40 inches wants 21 to 22; a 4 or 5-year-old up to 45 inches is comfortable at 21.5 to 23. A 21.5-inch putter covers almost the whole range, which is why it works as a single purchase across the toddler years. Use the posture test: a slight knee bend with the grip sitting naturally in their hands.
Always height. Age ranges are a manufacturer's convenience, nothing more. Two children the same age can differ by four inches or more, and that gap directly changes which club length lets them swing naturally. Measure standing height, and for irons and woods, measure wrist-to-floor as well.
No. A cut-down adult club has the wrong shaft flex (far too stiff), the wrong weight distribution (the head stays heavy while the shaft shortens) and a grip several sizes too large. Clubs built for children are engineered lighter and more flexible from the ground up. The difference in how the club behaves, and in what a child learns from it, is substantial.
Height. Toddler sets serve ages 2 to 5, roughly 30 to 45 inches tall, with clubs from about 19 to 24 inches. Junior sets start at 45 inches and 24-inch clubs, which suits ages 5 and up. The gap is real: junior equipment is too large for most children under five, which is why so many toddlers end up choking halfway down a grip.
XS, which fits a hand up to 5.75 inches measured from the wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger. Most 2 to 5-year-olds fall inside that. A standard youth Small is built for ages 5 to 8 and will bunch in the palm and slide off the fingers on a toddler.
A loaded bag should stay under roughly 10% of the child's body weight. For a 2-year-old at 26 to 28 lbs that is about 2.6 to 2.8 lbs all in, which in practice means one or two clubs. By four or five, a child can carry three to five lightweight clubs comfortably. A bag that weighs 2.1 lbs empty leaves most of that budget for the clubs rather than the bag.
Stand them against a wall in socks with heels together, mark the top of the head, and measure to the floor. That number is what you shop with. For irons and woods, also measure wrist-to-floor: arms relaxed at their sides, from the crease of the wrist down. If they fall between two ranges, size down — a slightly short club is far easier for a child to play than a slightly long one.
When they pass about 45 inches tall, not when they reach a particular birthday. Most children cross that line around five or six. A tall four-year-old may get there early and a small six-year-old may not be ready. Watch posture over the ball: standing up straight or choking down means the club is short; hunching and reaching means it is long.
