Golf Lessons for Beginners

Take your first swing and learn golf for beginners with our Sport & Fitness courses in Sydney!

Curious about golf but not sure where to start? Join our beginner-friendly golf lessons at Moore Park and learn the fundamentals of one of the world’s most iconic sports in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Taught by experienced PGA professionals, this hands-on short course introduces the core techniques every golfer needs to step onto the course with confidence. Whether you’ve never held a club before or want to refine the basics, you’ll receive expert guidance on grip, stance, swing technique and short game skills.

Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime — offering a rewarding mix of skill, strategy, outdoor exercise and social connection. In this practical course, you’ll build the foundations needed to develop your game and gain the confidence to continue playing beyond the lessons.

All equipment is provided and professionally fitted for you, so you can focus on learning and enjoying the experience. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of how the game works and the core skills needed to take your next steps in golf.

Learning outcomes

By the end of these Golf Lessons for Beginners, you will have explored skills such as:

• Gripping the golf club correctly
• Understanding correct stance and posture
• Setting up properly before a shot
• Developing a basic golf swing technique
• Practising chipping and short game fundamentals
• Learning putting techniques
• Understanding which clubs to use for different shots
• Gaining an introduction to the basic rules and etiquette of golf

Course content

What will be covered in these Golf Lessons for Beginners?

During these sessions, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• Introduction to the fundamentals of golf
• Grip, stance and posture
• Basic swing mechanics
• Short game techniques including chipping
• Putting techniques and control
• Understanding different golf clubs and when to use them
• Basic golf rules and course etiquette
• Practical driving range exercises

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant ability levels, and the instructor’s approach.

Intended audience

Who are these Golf Lessons for Beginners for?

This course is ideal for adults who are completely new to golf or who would like to revisit the fundamentals with professional guidance. It’s suitable for most fitness levels and designed to help beginners feel comfortable and confident learning the game.

Course venue

Moore Park Golf Course

These beginners golf lessons take place in Sydney, at Moore Park Golf Course, near Anzac Parade and Cleveland Street.

Course materials

Please bring:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity
• Closed-in, flat-soled shoes
• A hat and sunscreen for sun protection

In cooler months, please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.

All golf clubs and balls are provided.

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Participants must be 18 years or over.
• For courses involving physical activity, participants must arrive by the published course commencement time. Sessions often begin with safety instructions and warm-ups; missing these may prevent participation for that session.
• Moore Park Golf Course is easily accessible via public transport along Cleveland Street and Anzac Parade, and off-street parking is available nearby.