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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are a small family with youngest age 9. We'd love to start golf in the fall at  a reasonable cost. We are complete beginners and want to practice social distancing. ISO recommendations for courses, pricing, gear, etc. We wouldn't want to drive more than 45 minutes away from Arlington.[/quote]

You don't need to start at a golf course. In fact, it would be a waste of time to actually play 9 or 18 holes. Instead, you need to begin at the driving range. All driving ranges have spacing between stalls, so social distancing is not a concern.

My family and I golf frequently. My daughter, who is now 7, has golfed since age 2. She has an extremely high skill level for her age. And yet despite her skill level, most of our practice sessions don't take place at a golf course -- instead, we practice on an empty soccer field. All one needs is a bucket or plastic bag with about 50 golf balls, and a couple of clubs (I'd suggest a 7 iron for beginners -- you really don't need to buy a full set of clubs).

Periodically, my daughter takes lessons, but we have found YouTube to be the best teacher of all. There are so many excellent online lessons. So my advice would be to (1) buy a 7-iron for each member of the family, (2) buy about 50 cheap golf balls, (3) find a large field where you can practice, and (4) watch YouTube golf tutorials. This is a good way to get started.

In regard to a practice field, it is best to go early in the morning when nobody else is there. If you simply can't find a field with enough space, then a local driving range is fine. But I think more can be learned in a field where you can hit the ball off of natural grass.
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