Learning How to Golf: Great Resources for Women Beginners

It can be overwhelming to get started when you’re learning to golf. On top of that, much of what is out there is aimed directly at men. What are the best resources for women learning to golf? You can start with a Google search, and find helpful resources online (hello, glad you’re here!) but where else can you find more information about learning to play, meeting other beginner golfers, and getting more comfortable on the course?

Luckily for you, there is a wealth of information out there. As I have had my own questions come up, I find that there are a few key resources I keep coming back to – books, YouTube videos, golf schools, and membership organizations – check my list out below for some ideas, and let me know in the comments what you recommend!

Golf Books: Great Beginner’s Guides for Women Learning to Golf

The Woman’ Guide to Golf: A Handbook for Beginners, by Kellie Stenzel, PGA Member and Teaching Professional

I love this book, and of all the recommendations in this post, this would be my top choice for anyone looking to learn more about the game. Specifically written for women beginners, the book is broken into short chapters that serve as lessons to provide context around the history of the game, etiquette, how to play, and how to improve. This is an easy book to pick up when you have a few minutes, and return to when you can. It’s also interesting enough to read in one sitting, and I find myself going back to it over and over again.

Golf For Dummies, by Gary McCord

Yes, there really is a “Dummies” book for everything. I picked this book up because I wanted to read something that would assume I know absolutely nothing. This was a good resource – I found that most of the questions or areas I wanted to learn about were covered, although the amount of information could get a little overwhelming. Still, I’d recommend this if you’re looking to learn as much as possible about golf and learning to play.

YouTube: Channels and Videos Specifically for Women

Golf with Aimee: Beginner Series

I remember going to my first clinic lessons and trying to remember the advice and feedback shared by the golf pros. Some of it was hard to decipher – putting together a decent swing, keeping your form intact, and figuring out how to move your body through the swing all was hard to remember. 

I started looking on YouTube for short videos about specific pieces: how to set myself up and address the ball, where my hands should go, what my arms should be doing, anything to help me put it all together!

The Golf With Aimee videos I found were great – she has a whole beginner series of short videos that explain different concepts in language that makes sense when you are brand new to the game of golf. Check out the video I linked above, and if you like that one, she’s got many more with excellent tips.

Lisa Longball Golf Instruction Videos

A friend of mine recommended Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk’s instruction (you’ll see I include her down below in the golf school options as well!) She is a Canadian golfer and 8-time Canadian long drive champion. I wanted to hit my ball farther and with more power, and with those credentials, I decided to try out some of her videos.

There may be better videos elsewhere, but I found a series on the GolfTown TV YouTube channel – I really like how Lisa brings together great tips in an informative way that keeps me laughing. While these videos are a little harder to find on YouTube, I think they are well worth the time, and I definitely hear her advice in my head when I’m out on the course.

Local Resources: Women’s Golf Groups

LPGA Amateurs

The LPGA – Ladies’ Professional Golf Association – has an amateur arm of the organization, with chapters all over the country. Beginners and experienced golfers are welcome, and the association promotes organized learning and playing opportunities for women golfers of all ages and abilities.

My local LPGA chapter hosts a lot of events and rotates outings at local golf courses, along with scheduling occasional social gatherings. I haven’t ventured to one yet – but it seems like a great option for meeting others, finding out what’s available in terms of local clinics and lessons, and getting to know the courses where you live.

Women On Course

Women on Course is another national organization focused on engaging women and providing learning and playing opportunities, along with the ability to network with other local women interested in golfing. They don’t have a site near me – so I haven’t been to any of their events – but the calendar on their website outlines a significant number of fun events and outings for members. I came across Women On Course when I learned about the golf trips they plan – vacations to beautiful golfing destinations in the U.S. and internationally – I love the idea of traveling with a group of women to play golf and explore a new place. Check out their locations – if they are near you, seems like another great option to try.

Golf Schools: Immerse Yourself in Learning to Golf

Golf school? What’s that? Admittedly, I’ve never gone myself, but this is definitely on my bucket list. There are a number of courses and pros who offer in-person multi-day sessions packed with instruction, course plan, and social events. I learned about these through my own searches on the internet, and I think that if you have the time and money, they’d be a great investment if you really want to get serious about golf.

Lisa Longball’s Golf School

I think I must have learned about ‘golf school’ after clicking around through Lisa’s site, once I’d found her videos. The destinations and agendas look amazing – 3 days of in-person instruction, opportunities to play rounds of golf, along with meals and happy hours in destinations I’d love to go to. There are a number of Canadian sites, and the U.S. locations are in places like Palm Springs, Phoenix and Orlando. I’ll get there one day!

Bird Golf Academy

Bird Golf Academy offers group, 1-on-1 or small group golf schools in many states across the country, all taught by LPGA professionals. I like the flexibility of this – if you could bring a group together, you could get a really personalized experience. Plus, with more locations, it’s easier (and lower cost) to travel to a location near you. I am especially intrigued by the add-on ideas that are suggested like wine tasting in Napa, horseback riding on the beach in Georgia, and spa experiences in many of the locations. 

If you’ve got family or friends interested in learning as well, make a girls’ trip out of it! Pick a location you’d like to visit, and learn together. The goal is to learn, make friends, and have fun, hopefully developing a lifelong love for the game.

If these schools aren’t possible at the moment – the timing or budget doesn’t work – you can also search for similar opportunities around your hometown. Many courses offer clinics or introductory sessions for beginner golfers, and that’s a great way to get started as well.

Pick What Works for You – And Share Your Ideas!

Take some time and look through the resources above – hopefully, they’ll be as valuable to you as they are to me. Also, I’ve found that by finding one great resource, it usually will lead me to another. I’d always love to hear from you if you find something great – feel free to drop a comment below, or send me an email.