New to Golf? Start With the essentials, Not the entire Golf Shop.
You do not need 14 clubs to start. You need a few clubs that let you learn the swing without fighting the club — and a simple plan for your first range visit.
What you actually need
Start with a half set: a putter, a wedge, a 7-iron, a hybrid, and a driver you can borrow or buy used. Add golf balls, tees, a glove, and comfortable shoes. Start with what you have or borrow — decide on a full set later, after a lesson.
What to wait on
Wait on a full new 14-club set, a fitted driver, a launch monitor, and lots of accessories. Buying all of it before your first lesson is the most common beginner mistake.
Your first range visit — the 30-ball routine
Warm up with slow practice swings. Start with short shots, then move to full swings. Take one ball at a time, with a pause and a target between balls. Stop when the routine is done, not when the bucket is empty.
Golf words in plain English
Par — the number of shots a good golfer is expected to take to finish a hole.
Bogey — one shot over par on a hole.
Fairway — the short, mown grass between the tee and the green.
Green — the smooth, short grass around the hole where you putt.
Handicap — a number that levels the playing field, so golfers of different abilities can compete fairly.
Ready for a proper start?
Book the Start Here assessment and we will build your setup and your first practice plan together.