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Welcome!! Find helpful resources and tips here to get you started enjoying the game and keep you coming back.

Make golf your thing beginner’s guide video

Make Golf Your Thing

A Beginner’s Guide

Learn all that you need to know to start having fun out on the golf course. This video covers topics like rules, scoring, around the course, equipment & much more to help you make golf your thing.

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Take a Lesson

The best way to learn golf is to take a lesson. Sign up for lessons at your local golf facility, or find a local PGA coach online.

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Ryan Young PGA Coach at Chambers Bay

Keeping Score

You absolutely don't have to keep score as a beginner! Your focus should be on learning fundamental skills and enjoying the game. That said, if your goal is to get better, it's the best way to track progress. Pro tip: be honest, but don't be hard on yourself. Scoring is just a learning tool.

Marking a golf scorecard

Anatomy of a Golf Scorecard

They can be confusing to look at! But we’ve broken it down for you to help you understand what all those boxes and numbers mean.

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Post Your Scores, Get a Handicap

Scorecards piling up? Post your scores and get a Handicap Index. And yes, Handicaps are for beginners too!

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Golfer posting scores on GHIN app

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