Golf Tips & Technique
How to Choose the Right Tee Box for Your Skill Level
Choosing the right tee box makes golf more fun and helps you score better. Here is how to pick the tees that match your driving distance and skill level.
From Never Held a Club to Playing 18: A Member's Story
How one season changed the way our member sees the game — and herself.
Key takeaways
- You can go from complete beginner to 18 holes in one season
- Group lessons build both skill and friendships
- Progress comes from fundamentals and consistency
- The community makes the game feel welcoming from day one
When she joined her first Chicks With Sticks season, she had never so much as held a club. Twelve weeks later she walked off the 18th green with a scorecard, a group of new friends, and a new hobby for life. Here is her journey.
Starting from zero
"I always thought golf was not for people like me," she told us. "But the beginner group was full of women exactly where I was — nervous, curious, and ready to laugh at our own shots."
The turning point
Week by week the fundamentals clicked: a repeatable grip, a balanced finish, and the confidence to make solid contact. "The first time I flushed a shot down the middle, I actually screamed. Everyone cheered."
Playing her first full round
By the end of the season she joined a social nine that turned into a full eighteen. "It was hard and hot and wonderful. I did not care about the score — I cared that I belonged out there."
Her advice for new golfers
"Just start. Book the lesson. You will be amazed how quickly you go from terrified to hooked."
Mixed Ability Golf Lessons
A relaxed, fun introduction to golf in a social setting. Perfect for groups of friends wanting to try something new.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to play a full round as a beginner?
Many of our members play their first full round within a single 12-week season, starting with lessons and building up to social nine- and eighteen-hole rounds.
How do I join a season?
Browse our current lesson seasons and book online. If a season is not open yet, register your interest and we will let you know the moment it is.
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Rules & Etiquette
5 Golf Etiquette Rules Every New Player Should Know
New to golf? These five simple etiquette rules — from pace of play to caring for the course — will help you feel confident and welcome on any course.