Below you'll find various resources on About.com golf relating to golf lessons: We'll tell you what to expect if you sign up with an instructor for golf lessons, and offer advice on how to choose the type of instruction and the instructor that's right for you. You'll find actual golf lessons - free online tips here on About.com, including videos. You'll find several FAQs for beginners considering signing up for golf lessons, and also recommendations on the best instructional DVDs and books. Plus a few more goodies.
What to Expect When You Sign Up for Golf Lessons
So you've made an appointment for a golf lesson, or signed up with teaching pro for a series of lessons. Now what? What's actually going to happen when you show up? In this article, a top teaching professional explains his process of working with students. Read this and you'll know what happens during golf lessons.Golf Lessons Buying Guide
You've decided that you'd like to take lessons. But how do you find an instructor? What are the things you should look for, what are the questions you should ask when making calls? Here is some advice what to do before you plunk down any cash for lessons.Golf Tips on About.com
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This is the index page on About.com for our free golf tips section. Here you'll find tips relating to fundamentals of the game, plus using different clubs and hitting specialty shots, along with plenty more.
Free Golf Instruction Videos
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A sub-section of our Golf Tips section is this page containing 10 very popular golf instructional videos. These videos go over the basics of the golf swing, fixing slices and hooks, adding more power to your drives, and more.
Private Lessons vs. Golf School: What's Best For You?
Private, one-on-one instruction with a golf pro, or group lessons as part of a golf school? Which type of golf lessons will work best for you? Here is some advice on making that determination.Top 10 Instructional Videos and DVDs for Golfers
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Want to get a jumpstart on golf lessons - or just try teaching yourself - with a golf instructional DVD? Check out our recommendations for the best ones. See also:
Best DVDs on putting and short game instruction
Best DVDs on golf lessons for women
Best DVDs on putting and short game instruction
Best DVDs on golf lessons for women
Top Instructional Books for Golfers
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There are some great books on the market that offer golfers lessons in both text and photos. On About.com, we have several "best of" lists with recommendations of such books. Check 'em out:
Best general golf instruction books
Famous classic golf instruction books
Best golf lessons for beginners books
Top putting instruction books
Top books on the golf short game
Best golf lessons for women books
Top books on the golf mental game
Beginners FAQ: Should I Take Lessons?
One question many beginners have is: Do I need to take golf lessons? That depends, really, on what your goals are. Click the link to read our answer to that question. And see also: Beginners FAQ: How Do I Find a Golf Instructor?
How much do golf lessons cost?
