Many courses and golf schools will offer a one-day course of instruction, which may start in the morning or afternoon, and cover nine holes of their course. Some people prefer being out in the actual environment of the golf course, and for them, this session may provide both tips on their game, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors.

Depending on how the school has structured these sessions, you may be able to take a private lesson, as a group, or as couples. Ideally, if you need more focus on some aspects of your game, either the private or couples lesson is best, as there will be fewer distractions for both you and the instructor.

Just as in 'full' school programs that last several weeks of lessons and practice, youll cover golf basics such as the type of clubs a bag includes, what they are used for, and how to get the most out of them.

Lessons start as soon as you step up to the tee, with instruction on how to approach the ball, position your body, estimate the impact required for a good drive, and body positioning on both the upswing and follow through.

Once youre onto the fairway, youll be dealing with the change from woods to irons, and the situations in which each should be used. This is also the area where inexperienced golfers, and even the experts, sometimes find themselves in trouble with the sand traps and roughs. Your instructor will provide the strategies, stance, and proper swings to chipping yourself out of bad spots, as well as how to get the most distance out of a shot off the rough.

Onto the green, and youll learn how to make the most of your putter, taking into consideration the angle of the shot, rises or dips in the ground, the grass around the cup, and how to properly estimate the amount of power needed to get the ball to the flag and not beyond it.

Along with the practical lessons on your clubs, shots and strategies, most instructors will also touch on the mental aspect of the game. Its not something just for PGA players, and even the weekend duffer will benefit from learning to focus and tune out the world around them.