Do I need to buy clubs before my first session?

Please don't. We provide loaner clubs for your first session. 90% of first-time buyers regret their pick within 3 months because they didn't know what fit them yet. After a few sessions we'll help you understand what to look for . or point you at a proper club fitting.

Do I need to be fit or athletic?

No. Golf rewards balance and rhythm, not strength. Our oldest active student is 74 and just shot her lowest 9-hole round last month. If you can walk and swing your arms, you can play.

What if I've literally never held a club?

That's the best time to start . no bad habits to unlearn. Your first session at ATX starts with a 10-minute chat, then we put a club in your hands, film your very first swing, and pick one thing to work on. You'll leave with a simple practice plan for the week.

Free starter guide

The First-Golf-Swing Guide

5 things to know to get started in golf in Austin.

A patient, no-jargon starter guide from ATX Golf Performance in West Austin. Read it before your first session (or your first solo range trip) and skip the intimidation completely.

What to wear . and what to bring on day one
The 3 fundamentals that actually matter (ignore the rest)
One drill you can do at home this week, no club needed
Exactly what happens in a First Session at ATX
How to know if you're ready for a session vs. a range bucket

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What's inside

5 things nobody tells adult beginners.

1. What to wear (and what to bring)

You don't need golf clothes, golf shoes, or clubs. Athletic clothes, sneakers with grip, and a water bottle. Loaner clubs are provided.

2. The 3 fundamentals that matter on day one

Grip, posture, alignment. Ignore the 47 other tips on YouTube. Get these 3 right and your swing will improve on its own.

3. The one drill you can do at home this week

The 5-minute mirror "pause and check" drill. No club needed. Adult beginners who do this for 2 weeks learn 3:4x faster in their first session.

4. What actually happens in your first session

Minute-by-minute breakdown of our 60-minute Beginner Game Evaluation so nothing surprises you. Zero pressure, zero judgment.

5. Session vs. range bucket?

A simple 4-question test to know whether your first move should be booking a session or just hitting a bucket to see if you like the feeling.

Prefer to just get to it?

Skip the guide and start your journey

60 minutes 1-on-1 with Coach Martin. Loaner clubs, video, radar data, and a simple practice plan. This is the first step in a coaching process, not a one-time fix. Leave with a clear plan or your session is free!

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Frequently asked

No. The average student we start from scratch is between 35 and 55. We've taught first-timers into their 70s. Golf is one of the few sports you can genuinely start as an adult and enjoy for the rest of your life . if you learn the fundamentals correctly from day one.