Originally Posted by Adraco

I'd say get one introduction course from a golf pro. Because standing, lining up, grip and so on is no different for you than it is for Tiger. You can be just as good as him in doing that, so have someone instruct you on the basics. Of course there are details to it, but a good pro can give you the basics in 30 minutes.

Start out with an iron set, you do NOT need the longer clubs to start off. And even among the iron clubs, pick out your 7, 9 and SW (sandwedge) club and start with only those three. The are easy to hit with and will still make the ball fly a bit. Notice how the distance differs between your clubs as well as the height of the shot.

Buy a lot of range balls and spend an hour or two on the range a couple of times per week. Take easy swings, don't use your muscles, instead focus on just performing the swing, hit the ball and the angle of the club will do the rest, the ball will take off and you can enjoy to see it fly. As you get more and more secure on the swing, you can increase speed and muscle power and try your other clubs too.

The iron clubs can be a cheap standard set, but do spend some time tryoing out a putter. Get one you feel secure with and one that makes the ball go where you aim/intended. The putter is your most important club, the only one that you will use on every hole (yeah, I know, Hole in One is an exception as well as lucky shots, but come on) and because of that you should spend some serious time in trying out a putter that you like. It is well worth it.