A half set of golf clubs is enough to learn the game and play your first rounds. Here's an honest look at what four clubs can and can't do, and how to tell when it's time to upgrade.

A week-by-week plan for your first month of golf using just four clubs: range sessions, short game practice, a par-3 round and your first 9 holes.

Thinking about giving golf clubs this holiday season? Here's how to pick a first set for someone new to the game, and why a small 4-club set makes a better gift than a big boxed one.

Starting golf can cost less than $200 for your first month if you keep it simple. Here's what beginners actually spend on clubs, range time and green fees, and where the money usually gets wasted.