u/Busy-Possibility2184

Hi everyone! I’m a college student (23F) and want to start learning golf, but I’ve literally never played before 😅 Do y’all have any recommendations for beginner-friendly golf lessons around Houston/Katy? I live in Katy.

My budget is around $50–$60/hour, so it seems like group classes may be more realistic at that range. So far, I’ve looked online and it seems like Hermann Park Golf Course has pretty beginner-friendly pricing?

I also have a few newbie questions if anyone doesn’t mind sharing their experience:

• What’s the difference between indoor practice vs outdoor/range practice?
• On average, how long after starting lessons can beginners actually start playing on a real course?
• Do people usually need the instructor to go with them on the course at first, or can you just start playing with friends after learning the basics?
• Would you recommend learning indoor first and then moving outdoors, or just starting directly on the range?
• Any beginner tips or experiences you wish you knew earlier?
• Where should beginners buy clubs, and what’s considered a reasonable budget for starter clubs?

Thank y’all so much in advance 🙏 Please don’t judge haha, I’m genuinely trying to learn!