Get Into Golf

Blackwood Golf Club welcomes both men and women who are new to golf. The easiest way to get into golf is to undertake one of our “Get Into Golf” programs. Many of our current members started golf this way. It is a fun and relaxed way to learn the great game of golf and enjoy a chat over a coffee or drink afterwards.

  • These programs are run locally by our Golf Professional, Matthew Dent in collaboration with some of our members who can still remember what it was like to initially get in to golf!
  • They consist of 4 x 1-hour lessons with a small group in a very relaxed setting, plus 2 free playing sessions on our beautiful course with a friendly member.
  • All equipment is supplied or bring your own if you would like.
  • Fantastic value at $140 for the 5-6-week program! – a great way to learn about golf and meet future new friends and future playing partners.

Register on the Get Into Golf website.

Please call our office on 8388 2313 if you have any queries. If you have a group of 4 or more who want to participate in one of our Get Into Golf programs and the listed dates are not suitable, please give us call and we’ll organise dates and times to suit.

What do I wear?

Please wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes (golf shoes not required).

What happens after the Get Into Golf program?

After this introductory program, we hope you will be keen to continue with golf. We can discuss a range of options depending on whether you want to play socially for fun and fitness or whether you want to continue to improve your game and eventually play in competitions.

How can I continue to improve my golf?

Like any sport we all get better by playing and practising. You can arrange extra lessons on your own or with a friend through our Pro Shop or take advantage of group lessons through our “Get more into Golf” or “Play Better Golf” programs.

Testimonials

Blackwood Golf Club has helped me fulfill a lifelong ambition to play golf. On retirement I checked the club website and found that lessons for beginners were available, and the descriptions of coaches were very helpful. I began with lessons and practice on the great facilities and found everyone to be very friendly making me feel welcome very quickly. I became a member 2 months later and was amazed that accomplished members invited me to play with them and did not care that I was just a beginner. After 6 months of membership, I have commenced playing in the Tuesday women’s competition and am steadily improving as a golfer.

Cheryl B (attended GiG and joined BGC in 2021)

The ‘Give Golf a Go’ program offers new golfers like myself a fun and relaxed environment to learn the basics as well as meet other new players. Within weeks we were out on the course and six months on I now have a network of about 20 other new golfers always looking for a game (and that was through the winter months!) I really can’t say enough about the atmosphere at Blackwood Golf Club. It is an incredibly welcoming club with a wonderfully social vibe. Offering a challenging course, with something for players of all levels, it is only a short 20 minute drive from home (Mitcham) up the hill to this picturesque setting.

Amanda C (joined August 2019 )

Encouraged by my partner’s enthusiasm for her newly discovered GOLF, I decided to also Give Golf a Go. The clinics with Matt were really beneficial & engaging. Then the follow up rounds on the course with Con were both inspirational & great fun. I’m really looking forward now to my retirement, with the time to play more, and to get to know some of those friendly faces

Ian (attended GGaG in 2017 and joined BGC at the end of March 2018)

I did GGaG at Blackwood Golf Club in February 2015. I had never played golf so it was a fun way to be instructed in how to play, to connect with other beginners, and to meet other club members as I took my first steps out on the course. Later that year I joined the club, and very quickly was able to participate in regular ladies competitions. For me, it ticks so many boxes – exercise in a beautiful environment, Membership of a friendly inclusive club and flexibility of participation. Love it!

Robin (attended GGaG in February 2015 and joined later that year)