Beginners

Would you like to try golf but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re seven or seventy, Yorkshire Golf provides all the information you need to start including local information, and can help you meet other newcomers to the game.

Why play golf?

Now that you’ve decided to give it a go, the advice and links below will tell you everything you need to know to get started.

How to get started
Easy steps to starting the game
What equipment do you need?
Where to have lessons
Meet other beginners – Yorkshire Partner days
3-3-3 Golf
Juniors

…and then once you’ve got started
Discount golf – Yorkshire Golf Card
How to get a handicap
How handicaps are calculated
Joining a club - clubs with open membership
Golf Rules
Golf Etiquette
Golf Formats