The Best Free Golf Video Lessons565 Free Golf Lessons from the Best ProsOver 120,000,000 views
565 lessons from professionals, selected and summarizedOver 120,000,000 views across all videos
Beginner level · handicap ranging from approximately 54 to 36
Are you new to golf, or is your handicap still between about 54 and 36? Here are some free video lessons that cover the basics: how to hold the club, your stance, a simple swing, and then chipping and putting. These lessons are selected from videos by pros and coaches and summarized.
79 Selected Lessons7 in FrenchAll summarizedFree, no registration required
▶ View the 79 selected lessonsIn the beginning, almost everything is decided before the swing: grip, posture, and ball position. Start by getting these right, using a short, smooth swing.
Then spend as much time as you need around the green ...just like at the driving range: each hole ends with chip shots and putts.
Finally, learn the basic rules and the terminology, par, Stableford, and handicap: you'll feel right at home from your very first round.
Five steps in order, from discovering golf to your first full program.
Read this to understand the game:How to Play GolfAll clubsThe teeThe putterThe parStablefordThe Index
Beginner-Level Lessons, Organized by Topic
The fundamentals to master first: the club grip and stance, followed by body rotation and rhythm.
All videos on this topic at this level:Grip 14Address Posture / Stance at Address 23Alignment 10Ball Position by Club 10Club Position Relative to the Ball 8Backswing 11Downswing and Transition 6Impact Position 3Body Rotation 12Stability & Balance During Rotation 9Swing and Swing Plane 16Rhythm and Tempo 15Finish 7Waggle 4
Shots around the green—something to work on right from the start: they come up on every hole.
All videos on this topic at this level:Bunker shot 10Chipping 19Pitching Wedges 5Bump and Run 8Wedge play = Pitching and Chipping 29Pitch Shots 7
Simple drills to sink more short putts and get the long ones close to the hole.
All videos on this topic at this level:Putting 20
Get the ball off the ground with each club, without forcing it: ball position, rhythm, and contact.
All videos on this topic at this level:Driving 11Fairway Woods 7Hybrids 11Irons: Compress the Ball 6Spin 2Speed, Power, and Distance 6
The most common mistakes beginners make—and exercises to help you avoid them.
All videos on this topic at this level:Slice 8Shank 8Avoid Fat and Thin Shots 7Obstacles & Hardships 11Uneven Lies 5
A simple pre-shot routine before each shot, and a few tips for choosing your targets more effectively.
All videos on this topic at this level:Psychology & Mental Health 9Course Management 3Pre-shot routine 9Target Focus 9
Short pre-shot routines before playing, and exercises to do at the driving range or at home.
All videos on this topic at this level:Warm-up and Mobility 15Range Practice 14Practice at Home 11Golf for Kids 7Equipment and Fitting 9Golf Rules and Basics 32Women Golf Influencers 7
Start with an introductory session at a golf course near you, followed by a few lessons with a pro to learn the basics. Between sessions, our videos will help you review your grip, stance, and swing. Our guide Getting Started with Golf outlines the 10 steps, from the free introductory session to the Carte Verte.
In the World Handicap System (WHS), the maximum handicap is 54: this is often the starting point, and it lowers with each round. On Best Golf Tips, we refer to a beginner’s level as up to about 36: this is a guideline, not a rule. The calculation is explained in our guide Golf Handicap and Index.
The Carte Verte is a certification issued by the French Golf Federation: it confirms that you can play independently, following the rules, etiquette, and pace of play. It is often required for access to golf courses. Everything is explained in our definition of the Carte Verte and the’label.
You don't need to buy a complete set to get started: a half-series That's all you need to learn. To understand the role of each club, from the driver to the putter, read our guide all golf clubs, then the one regarding the height of the tee, depending on the club.
At the club, the most common scoring system is Stableford: a par is worth 2 points, a bogey is worth 1 point, and a missed hole is worth 0 points. This is ideal for beginners, since one bad hole won’t ruin your score. The complete scoring system is in our guide to Stableford, and the by each hole is explained here.
Some of the lessons are filmed in French. The others are often taught by top players such as Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy, are in English: each lesson then includes a summary with the key points and steps to follow.