I’ve never golfed before but would like to start

Go to a public driving range that has clubs you can use/rent. Get out there and get to swinging. If it takes you 5 swings to finally hit the ball, leave. Stop at the nearest bowling alley. Try that. Golf isn't for you.

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Any advice for a college student trying to learn how to golf would be appreciated.

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Schedule intro golf as an elective. It gives you unlimited range time. As long as you are remotely better than day 1, it’s a 1 hour A

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What’s the best way to get into it?

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I’m left handed,

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That can be a curse as well as a blessing. Finding clubs to try out is a pain in the arse. Like you said, chances are you can't just borrow a couple your friend's clubs at the range and see if you like them. However....On the other hand, when other LH golfers are getting new clubs, they often time have trouble getting rid of them so they end up having to sell them at low prices. Check places like ebay and craigslist. Maybe even the local course pro shops on bulletin boards. You might find a course that has some LH clubs to rent but many only rent for those actually playing. So, you'd have to pay the green fee and cart and then START hitting on a course. Not sure of your location, but if you have a stand alone driving range in your area, they might have some demo clubs in LH, like maybe a couple 5 irons that you could use.

Youtube is your friend.

Lots of good instructional videos so you can at least learn the fundamental motions and positions.

Look up Me And My Golf, Peter Finch, Rick Shiels. There are plenty more.

This video recently came out and is a good place to start: How to Break 100 in 6 Weeks.

As far as clubs go, get used from ebay or a reseller like 2nd Swing Golf. Plenty of great used clubs out there. You can fill a bag of clubs less than 3 years old for less than $600.