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Free online courseGolf for beginners

Duration of the online course: 50 minutes

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Join Golf.com's free Beginners Golf course to master swing, putt, and powerful drives. Discover tips for every challenging shot on the course.

In this free course, learn about

  • Full Swing Fundamentals for Beginners
  • Iron Play and Common Lies
  • Bunker Play Essentials
  • Putting and Short Game Confidence
  • Trouble Shots Around Trees and Bunkers
  • Advanced Power and Trajectory Control

Course Description

Embark on your golfing journey with the Golf for Beginners course from Golf.com. Perfect for those new to the sport, this course dives into the essentials of golf, making it easier for you to pick up the game confidently. The structured lessons provide step-by-step guidance on foundational skills.

Learn how to swing a golf club efficiently with five comprehensive steps designed for beginners. Master the techniques to hit both drivers and irons with precision, whether you're teeing off on a par-3 or hitting from the fairway or rough. Discover the secrets to hitting chip shots and bunker shots close with ease.

Develop your short game with valuable tips on making your lag putts and short putts consistently. Face challenging situations on the course with confidence, from playing balls against trees to executing shots from divots and sidehill lies. Grow your skills in specialized shots like hitting from a fried egg lie or learning to lower your ball flight with irons.

In collaboration with some of the longest players on the LPGA Tour, enhance your game with unique techniques. Learn to unleash long drives, control wedges for precise distance, and perfect a low, powerful fade. Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up on fundamentals, this free course offers a treasure trove of insights to elevate your game and embrace the challenges of golf with enthusiasm.

Course content

  • Video class: How to swing a golf club: 5 steps for beginners 04m
  • Exercise: What is the first fundamental step to learning a golf swing?
  • Video class: How to hit a driver 02m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended tee height for using modern drivers?
  • Video class: How to hit an iron off the tee: 5 tips for teeing off on a par-3 02m
  • Exercise: What is a key strategy for teeing off on a Par 3 hole?
  • Video class: How to hit irons from the fairway 02m
  • Exercise: What is the key to hitting a successful iron shot from a tight fairway lie?
  • Video class: How to hit irons from the rough 02m
  • Exercise: How should you adjust your swing when hitting a golf ball from the rough?
  • Video class: How to hit a chip shot close 01m
  • Exercise: What is the key strategy for a successful green-side chip in golf?
  • Video class: How to hit a fairway bunker shot 02m
  • Exercise: What is the key factor to consider when choosing a club in a fairway bunker?
  • Video class: How to hit a bunker shot 03m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended club for green side bunker shots?
  • Video class: How to hit your lag putts close 02m
  • Exercise: What is a key technique for improving long putt distance control?
  • Video class: How to never miss short putts again 02m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended technique for a short putt in golf?
  • Video class: How to play from a divot in the fairway 01m
  • Exercise: What is a key tip for hitting a golf ball from a divot?
  • Video class: How to play from a sidehill lie 01m
  • Exercise: What adjustment should be made when hitting a golf ball from a side hill lie where the ball is below your feet?
  • Video class: How to hit a golf ball up against a tree 01m
  • Exercise: How can a golfer manage a difficult shot onto the green?
  • Video class: How to play a shot from under a tree 01m
  • Exercise: What tactic is being used to ensure the golf ball goes onto the green?
  • Video class: How to play from a fried egg lie 01m
  • Exercise: How should you handle a 'fried egg' golf ball lie in a greenside bunker?
  • Video class: How to hit bombs from the longest player on the LPGA Tour 05m
  • Video class: How to lower your golf ball flight with irons | Angel Yin 01m
  • Exercise: What is a primary technique for hitting a golf shot lower?
  • Video class: How to hit a low, powerful fade with Laura Davies 03m
  • Exercise: What is a key factor to hitting a high draw in golf?
  • Video class: How to hit longer drives with three tips from Maria Fassi 03m
  • Exercise: What technique can improve hitting distance in golf?
  • Video class: How to hit distance controlled wedge shots 04m
  • Exercise: What is an essential tip for improving short golf shots?

This free course includes:

50 minutes of online video course

Digital certificate of course completion (Free)

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