Duration of the online course: 6 hours and 3 minutes
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Build a confident golf swing fast with this free online course—drive longer, hit cleaner irons, chip close, and putt better with simple drills and tips.
In this free course, learn about
GASP fundamentals: grip, aim/alignment, stance/posture for solid beginner setup
Driver setup basics: ball forward, tee height, spine tilt, and stance adjustments
How to hit longer drives: upward strike concepts and drills for launch and speed
Iron fundamentals: ball position (e.g., 7-iron), shaft lean, and compressing for pure contact
Drills to fix slices/hooks: takeaway checkpoints and on-plane downswing (split-grip drill)
How to reduce fat/chunk shots: improve low point, ball-first contact drills and cues
Pitching & chipping basics: weight forward, simple motion, and techniques for soft chips
Putting essentials: stroke fundamentals plus gate drill purpose for start line and face control
Warm-up and practice plans: beginner range routine and effective 30-minute pre-round prep
Course management: smart club selection, safe targets (e.g., protected par 3), break-80 ideas
Alignment consistency: step-by-step setup sequence to aim correctly every time
Golf etiquette: proper behavior on greens and general on-course etiquette for beginners
Equipment awareness: what clubs to carry and which to choose for accuracy vs distance
About the free online course
Start golf with a plan that actually makes you better. This free online course is designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals without feeling overwhelmed. You will build a repeatable setup, understand what a good swing is meant to do, and learn how small adjustments can create big improvements in distance, accuracy, and confidence. Instead of guessing at the range, you will practice with clear checkpoints that help you know when you are doing it right.
You will work through the key skills that most new golfers struggle with: launching the driver, striking irons more cleanly, and controlling the clubface to reduce common misses like slices and hooks. The lessons emphasize simple feels and reliable drills that train better contact and a more on-plane motion, so you can stop just swinging harder and start swinging smarter. You will also learn practical warm-up routines you can use before a round, making your practice time more effective even when you only have 30 minutes.
Scoring in golf improves fastest from the short game, so the course gives special attention to putting, chipping, and pitching. You will learn how to set up for consistent contact, how to develop touch around the greens, and how to use straightforward practice exercises that sharpen your aim and start line. Along the way, you will pick up course etiquette and decision-making habits that help you feel comfortable on the course and avoid unnecessary strokes.
By the end, you will have a more dependable pre-shot routine, smarter club choices, and course-management thinking that helps you play within your abilities. Whether your goal is to break 100, enjoy casual rounds with friends, or build a foundation for long-term improvement, this beginner-friendly training helps you progress with fewer frustrations and more enjoyable results.
Course content
Video class: Golf Swing Basics - Golf Lesson For Beginners Part 1 (2022)08m
Exercise: Which setup best follows the GASP fundamentals for beginner golfers?
Video class: Golf Swing Basics - Golf Lesson for Beginners Part 2 (2021)09m
Exercise: What club should a beginner start with when warming up at the driving range