Learn golf
Seven lessons to prepare for your first round.
Your first round starts here.
Work through the lessons in order, or go straight to the skill you need.
Start with the basics →Feel at home with golf
Understand what happens during a round and choose a comfortable first step.
Build a simple first kit
Know what to bring and what can wait.
Start on the green
Separate the direction of a putt from its pace.
Learn the short shot
Choose a landing area and observe how the ball rolls.
Make contact, then learn your distance
Build a comfortable setup and learn what your shots actually do.
Keep score and share the course
Understand the scorecard and know where to check a ruling.
Plan your first round
Choose a suitable visit and arrive knowing what to expect.
Golf terms, explained
Browse the glossary →Look up a word from your scorecard, a tournament or a club specification.