Beginner golf course: the complete guide to getting started in Annecy

Why choose an internship rather than spaced-out courses?

A single lesson may suffice on occasion. But to get off to a good start, the real difficulty is continuity: you learn a movement, then you come back two weeks later without having anchored it, or you have compensated for it in another way without realizing it.

An internship works because it brings together three essential ingredients:

• the framed rehearsal, which establishes stable reference points; ;
• a logical progression, from contact to short game, then to the course; ;
• a immediate feedback, which corrects the error before it becomes a habit.

At Golf du Belvédère, this continuity is supported by a covered driving range. 230 meters, This allows us to work in good conditions regardless of the weather — a real advantage for an internship concentrated over a few days.

Who is a beginner golf course for?

A beginner golf course isn't just for people who have never held a club. It's particularly suitable if you're in one of these situations:

• Complete beginner : you are looking for a sound and reproducible base.
• In resumption : you have played before, but your swing has been built on haphazard habits.
• Eager to progress : you progress quickly when you are given a structured framework.
• Intimidated by the gaze of others : you want a caring, non-judgmental environment.

Here, the welcome is provided by a dedicated team — Patrice, Alicia and Adrien at the ProShop — who guide each new golfer towards the formula best suited to their level and availability.

How many days does it take to make progress when you're starting out?

The ideal duration depends on your objective and your availability:

• 2 days : to get started properly and understand the most common mistakes.
• 3 days The most common format for a real technical breakthrough, with an initial practical application on the course. To learn more about this format, see our dedicated article on 3-day golf course.
• 5 days : to establish solid automatic responses and gain peace of mind on the course. See our intensive golf course in Annecy for program details.

What is the price of a beginner golf course at Golf du Belvédère?

The price of a beginner golf course depends on the package chosen and your learning objective. Here are the three packages offered:

This ability to validate progress directly on our 9-hole golf course The fact that the same day as the session is a specific feature of Golf du Belvédère: the technique worked on at the practice is immediately transferred to a real situation, without waiting for a next session.

What should a good beginner golf course include?

An effective beginner golf course must include four inseparable pillars:

1. Grip, posture and alignment

These three fundamentals determine everything else: if they are poorly established from the start, you will compensate for them for years. The goal is not immediate perfection, but stability.

2. Contact, your priority as a beginner

Before striving for an aesthetically pleasing swing, you need a reliable point of contact. A good training course will teach you how to correct the three most common mistakes:

• the scratch (low point reached too early),
• THE top (ascent related to the apprehension of the ground),
• THE slice (open face associated with an exterior-interior path).

3. Short game, the accelerator of progress

You'll lose more strokes around the green than with the driver, especially when you're first learning. A well-structured training program places significant emphasis on putting, approach shots, and bunker basics.

4. The journey, for an ego-free strategy

The goal is to play intelligently: aim wide, choose a safe club, accept the average shot, and move forward. A session on our 9-hole course transforms the acquired technique into real golf—a real advantage for solidifying the learning.

What does a typical training day look like?

To help you plan ahead, here's how a day is generally organized, regardless of the chosen format:

• Warm-up (10-15 min) : mobility, a few shots without pressure to get going; ;
• Technical block (45-60 min) : targeted work on one or two specific points, never ten tips at the same time; ;
• Short game (30-45 min) : putting, approach shots, and possibly bunker basics depending on the group's level; ;
• Context (variable) : outing on the 230-meter covered driving range or session on our 9-hole course depending on the package; ;
• Summary (10 min) : your supervisor will review with you what worked and what to focus on for the next session.

This structure avoids the classic pitfall of "testing everything at once": each block has a specific objective, which facilitates memorization and real progress from one session to the next.

Do you need your own equipment to get started?

No. For a beginner's course, equipment is usually provided or available for rent on site. You mainly need comfortable clothing suitable for the weather, stable shoes, and a water bottle.

If you are wondering about the equipment to acquire once the basics are in place, our team — Julien and Damien for private lessons, and Adrien for personalized fitting at the ProShop — can advise you according to your morphology and your swing, without rushing.

Who supervises the training courses at Golf du Belvédère?

The coaching is provided by a locally recognized teaching team: the club boasts a rating of 4.4 stars based on over 910 Google reviews, This is a sign of trust appreciated by beginner golfers looking for a professional environment. Patrice, Alicia, and Adrien welcome you to the Pro Shop for any logistical questions, while Julien and Damien provide private lessons and clinics.

What you should achieve at the end of the internship

At the end of your training, you should leave with concrete and measurable skills, not just the feeling of having "hit a lot of balls." Here's what a serious program should offer you:

• A 10-minute warm-up routine, simple and easy to reproduce on your own afterwards; ;
• A maximum of two technical reference points, rather than an accumulation of contradictory advice; ;
• More regular contact, with fewer tops and scrapes, and a playable trajectory; ;
• A three-week work plan, to extend the progression once the internship is completed; ;
• A first transfer on the journey : aim wide, choose a safe club and move forward without panicking.

If you leave feeling tired and without any clear direction, the goal has not been achieved — this is a good criterion for evaluating the quality of a program before committing to it.

Common objections (and why they shouldn't hold you back)

«"I might feel ridiculous."»

Everyone starts somewhere, and quality coaching provides a supportive environment with progressive exercises and realistic goals. No one will judge you on your first swings.

«"I don't hit hard enough"»

That's not a problem: golf isn't a sport of pure strength. Your priority should be contact and the direction of the ball, not distance.

«"I won't have time to practice afterwards."»

A good program gives you a minimalist and realistic routine. Two 30- to 45-minute sessions per week are enough to maintain your progress if you know exactly what to work on.

What you can reasonably aim for depending on the duration

Results vary depending on the number of days invested, but here are some realistic benchmarks observed among our golfers:

• After 2 days : you understand your main mistakes and leave with a simple routine; ;
• After 3 days : your contact is more stable, the short game becomes useful and you have your first reference points on the course; ;
• After 5 days : your automatic reflexes are stronger and you gain serenity during your first outings.

The plan for the next three weeks

To help you solidify what you've learned, here's a simple framework to follow after your training:

This step-by-step progression avoids the classic pitfall of the beginner who works on everything at once without ever consolidating a solid foundation.

Checklist before booking your training

Before committing, check these five essential points to avoid unpleasant surprises:

• Is the program progressive, rather than a series of improvised exercises?
• What is the group size The more individually you are monitored, the faster you progress.
• The training completion objectives Are they clearly announced in advance?
• What part is devoted to the short game, often underestimated even though it wins the most moves?
• A module on the course Is it included, even in a short form, to transform the technique into real golf?