Free online course Golf for beginners

Duration of the online course: 50 minutes

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Build a confident golf swing fast with this free online course—drive longer, hit cleaner irons, sharpen short game skills, and earn a certificate.

In this free course, learn about

Beginner golf swing fundamentals: grip, stance, backswing, downswing, balanced finish
First step to learning a swing: build correct setup/alignment and a repeatable takeaway
Driver basics: sweeping strike, proper ball position, and tee height for modern drivers
Par-3 tee strategy: pick a precise target and tee an iron for clean, controlled contact
Iron shots from fairway/tight lies: ball-first contact with a crisp descending blow
Irons from rough: adjust for grass (steeper/stronger swing, expect reduced spin/control)
Greenside chipping: simple landing spot plan and solid contact to get it close
Bunker play: greenside bunker technique and using the sand; typical club is a sand wedge
Fairway bunker shots: choose club by lip height/required carry; prioritize clean contact
Putting distance control: lag putting technique to improve speed and leave short second putts
Short putting technique: stable face, consistent routine, and starting the ball on line
Trouble lies: divot and sidehill adjustments (ball below feet: bend more, aim right)
Recovery shots near/under trees: low punch/escape tactics to advance ball safely to green
Specialty shots: fried-egg bunker escape, low-flight irons, power fades/draws, controlled wedges

About the free online course

Starting golf can feel overwhelming: different clubs, different lies, and a swing that seems to change from shot to shot. This free online course is designed to simplify the game for true beginners by helping you build reliable fundamentals and a repeatable routine you can take straight to the range or course. Instead of guessing, you will learn how to make solid contact more often, choose smarter shot options, and develop the confidence to step onto the tee with a clear plan.

You will work on the foundation of a good swing and then apply it to the clubs beginners struggle with most. Learn to strike the driver with better launch and control, and understand simple setup details that affect ball flight. From there, you will build iron skills for common situations: off a tee on par 3s, from tight fairway lies, and from the rough when the ball sits down and the strike demands a different approach. The goal is not perfection, but a dependable motion that holds up when conditions change.

A big part of scoring comes from the shots around the green, and this course gives you practical guidance to start saving strokes quickly. You will develop a chip shot technique that helps the ball finish closer, learn how to handle fairway and greenside bunker shots without panic, and improve putting with strategies for distance control on long putts and steadiness on short putts. These skills are especially valuable for beginners because they turn messy holes into manageable ones.

Golf also tests your adaptability, so you will learn how to respond when the course does not give you a perfect lie. You will practice smart adjustments for divots, sidehill lies, balls near trees, and trouble shots that require creativity and restraint. Finally, you will explore ways to shape ball flight and control trajectory—hitting it lower when needed and adding power with efficient mechanics—so you can play with more options as you improve. Complete the course to earn a certificate and keep a clear record of your new skills.

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?