How to start playing golf (without feeling out of place)

Most people don't avoid golf because they don't want to play. They avoid it because the first step feels opaque — what do you wear, who do you call, do you need clubs, and will everyone watch you swing?

We've built the Beginner Series around answering those questions before you ask them. Here is the same map we share with every new member, written down.

Month one is about feel. You don't need your own clubs. You'll spend most of your time on the range with a coach who explains in plain language — grip, posture, balance, and a short, repeatable swing. By the end of week three, most people are striking the ball cleanly more often than not.

Month two is about the short game. The shots that score — chipping, pitching, putting — are the most learnable, and the most fun. We move to a quiet par-three loop and play in twos and threes.

Month three is your first nine holes. Not as a test, but as a celebration. By then the etiquette feels familiar, the routine is yours, and the round is the easy part.

If you're curious, the next cohort opens soon. Come and have a look — there's no pressure, and no one will ask you what your handicap is.