• $99

The First Step

Learn the most important basics to start your golf journey off right!

Let's be honest... Golf can be intimidating!

Have you ever found yourself thinking:
  • Am I ready for golf?
  • What do I need to own?
  • What if I embarrass myself? 
  • What if I can’t do what my coach asks of me?
  • And the list goes on and on...
Throughout The First Step course, you'll learn important essentials to get yourself prepared for golf. 

We'll start with the basics

In the first half of The First Step course, you'll learn about what you’ll need to know before you even make your first swing. 
 
 We'll cover:

  • What's in a full set of clubs 

  • The differences between clubs in a set

  • What you’ll need in your bag when you're just starting

  • What to wear to a lesson, to a public driving range, or to a private club

  • How to maximize the benefits from your golf lessons

Then we'll roll up our sleeves and start swinging

We'll take it slowly and cover the essential types of golf shots that you’ll need to get onto the course. 
 Throughout this course we’ll cover:

  • How to warm up without a ball, and with a ball

  • Preview of the essentials to a full swing

  • Putting basics

  • Putting distance control

  • The basic pitch shot and how to vary it depending on different situations

  • Basic bunker shot

Contents

Before We Start

Before you even pick up a club, there are some good things to know that will help accelerate your understanding of how to play golf and all of the details surrounding it.  

In this section we will cover some of these important basics:
  • What to wear if you're taking a lesson at a private course or public course
  • What's in a golf bag
  • The difference between clubs
  • What golf clubs you'll need when you first start
  • How to hold a bag
  • How to warm up before a lesson both with and without a ball
  • How to maximize your golf lessons so you get as much out of it as possible

Welcome Overview
  • 1 min
  • 48.2 MB
What to Wear
  • 8 mins
  • 752 MB
Taking & Maximizing Golf Lessons
  • 10 mins
  • 992 MB
What's in a Bag (Long clubs)
  • 7 mins
  • 672 MB
What's in a Bag (Wedges and Putter)
  • 11 mins
  • 1 GB

The Bare Essentials

These are lessons on elements in your golf swing that are so foundational, it's in a separate section!  Be sure you are excellent at these basics and the rest will get easier. 
The Grip
  • 6 mins
  • 527 MB
Posture & Setting Up
  • 4 mins
  • 363 MB
Warm Up (no ball)
  • 14 mins
  • 1.33 GB
Center Contact
  • 8 mins
  • 764 MB

Full Swing

The full swing is needed off of the tee (your first shot on every hole) and getting you down the fairway.  Here are some essentials that you'll need to know as you begin your golf journey. 
Warm Up (with a ball) Before Practice or Play
  • 7 mins
  • 681 MB
Backswing
  • 7 mins
  • 698 MB
Follow Through
  • 5 mins
  • 461 MB
Getting Down the Fairway
  • 5 mins
  • 470 MB

The Critical Pitch Shot

The short game means the shots close to the green, usually less than a full swing.  The vast majority of amteur players are weak in this area.  If you start with good, sound fundamentals, you'll be off to the races!
30-50 yards from the Fairway
  • 4 mins
  • 364 MB
30-50 yards from the Rough
  • 4 mins
  • 369 MB
35-50 yards from a Sidehill
  • 3 mins
  • 247 MB
30-50 yards over a Bunker
  • 3 mins
  • 232 MB

Putting

This may be the most basic of all the swings.  This segment will teach you the most important concepts to get started. 
The Bare Minimum
  • 4 mins
  • 349 MB
Distance Control Framework
  • 3 mins
  • 268 MB

Bunker

This brief video covers a few elementary concepts that you can use if you find yourself in the sand.  Keeping things simple, for now, just get good at this concept. 
Bunkers 101
  • 3 mins
  • 244 MB

FAQs

Can I really learn golf if I’m over 50 and have never really played sports?

Yes, absolutely.  Golf is a skill that can be learned at any age.  Nobody was born a golfer, everyone had to learn.  The key is be patient with yourself and not to compare your progress with anyone else.  After going through the Just Starting Golf course, you’ll have a good sense of what you’ll need to work on and what it will take to start participating in golf outings with your friends!

Who is this course for?

This course is for you if 1)  you want to gain confidence to get started, 2) you need a little motivation to take the first step, 3) you want to get your skills going on the right foot, 4) you want to build on your existing swing to be sure you’re going about things correctly,  5) you don’t want to waste time looking through a sea of information out there, 6) you want to structured, concise and value-packed course guide.  

I’ve played some golf before but I still consider myself a beginner. Is this course for me?

Yes!  You may have bits and pieces of this material already down pat, but you’ll certainly find this course a great way to glue it all together into a strong foundation. 

What if I don’t like it?

I hope you DO like it.   Unfortunately I cannot offer refunds once you have seen the material (it’s a bit like going to a movie theater and asking for a refund if you don’t like the movie).   Please feel free to ask me any questions before purchasing. 


How long will I have access to the course?

There is no expiration date on your access, so you'll have plenty of time to self pace and re-watch any of the videos.