My answer, every single time? Yes. Absolutely. Without hesitation. And I'm not just saying that because coaching is my livelihood. I've watched hundreds of beginners take two very different paths. The ones who invested in coaching early almost always go on to genuinely enjoy this game. Meanwhile, those who tried to figure it out alone often spend years unlearning habits that held them back. Let me explain why. The Cost of Learning Golf the Wrong Way Golf has a unique problem

Golfers who consistently shoot in the 80s typically achieve the following benchmarks. Skill Typical High Handicap Break-90 Target Fairways Hit 35–45% 50–60% Greens in Regulation 3–5 6–9 Up & Down % 15% 35% Putts Per Round 36–38 32–34 Three-Putts 4–5 1–2 Penalty Shots 3–5 0–1 Understanding your statistics is one of the fastest ways to improve. If you are interested in how performance data can help identify weaknesses, check out my article on how golfers can use launch monitor