Starting golf can feel overwhelming. Between learning the rules, figuring out the right grip, and simply trying to make solid contact, many new golfers feel frustrated before they even finish their first round of golf. Smashing Golf’s Beginner Golf Lessons in Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville are designed to take the guesswork out of the game and give you a clear, step-by-step path to improvement.
Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or looking to fine-tune shots, with our golf coach certified by PGA, you’ll build strong fundamentals, gain confidence, and actually enjoy the game from day one. Start your golf journey with us today.
Every great golf swing starts with the fundamentals. With our golf lessons near Hamilton, you’ll first learn how to hold the club correctly, position your hands for control, and find a grip that feels natural yet secure.
Next comes your stance and alignment:
how far apart your feet should be
how to aim at your target
how to distribute your weight for balance.
Proper posture ties it all together. It helps you stay athletic and relaxed throughout the swing. Smashing Golf programs aim to help you mastering these basics early to prevent bad habits and builds a strong foundation for long-term improvement.

If you’re new to golf, understanding basic rules and proper etiquette will make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. These fundamentals help keep the game fair, safe, and respectful for everyone on the course.
Know the objective: The goal is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. Count every stroke, including missed swings.
Tee off properly: Start each hole from the markers. Your ball must be teed up between (not in front of) the markers.
Play the ball as it lies: Don’t move your ball unless a rule allows it (e.g., penalty relief situations).
Keep pace of play: Be ready when it’s your turn, limit practice swings, and keep up with the group ahead.
Respect the order of play: The player farthest from the hole typically hits first, unless playing “ready golf.”
Care for the course: Repair ball marks on greens, replace divots, rake bunkers, and avoid damaging the turf.
Putting green etiquette: Don’t step on another player’s putting line and stand still while others putt.
Be quiet and aware: Stay silent during swings and stand safely out of the way.
Yell “Fore!” if needed: Shout this warning immediately if your ball may hit someone.
Dress and act appropriately: Follow the course dress code and show respect to players and staff.

If you want to learn golf, refresh your skills or improve your game, our team of expert coaches are here to guide you through your journey.

Fareen “Far” Samji is a five-time Canadian Women’s Long Drive Champion and former professional touring golfer. With a personal best of 334 yards in competition, she leverages her elite competitive background to share practical, high-level insights as a coach, mentor and author. Beyond the course, Far is an entrepreneur, speaker, and community leader committed to empowering women and growing the game of golf.

Work with a coach who understands your unique swing and learning style, customizing each lesson for lasting improvement. Through the Feel Good, Play Well philosophy, you’ll enjoy the game while naturally improving your technique and confidence. Structured Adult and Junior Learning Pathways provide a clear roadmap from beginner basics to competitive performance. Led by a PGA of Canada Class ‘A’ Professional with 20+ years of global experience and award-winning teaching expertise.
No, most instructors and facilities provide clubs for newcomers. However, if you already have a set, you’re welcome to bring them so your golf coach can ensure they’re suitable for your height and skill level. Smashing Golf coaches can advise you which clubs to invest on before you make a purchase.
It varies by individual, but many newcomers start with 3–6 lessons to build a solid foundation. Continued and tailored lessons, such as Smashing Golf program, help reinforce skills and introduce more advanced techniques.
You’ll learn core fundamentals such as grip, stance, posture, swing mechanics, short game basics, and essential golf course rules and etiquette. With us, we’ll also introduce you to the LPGA.
Private lessons offer personalized golf instruction and faster feedback, while group lessons provide a social and supportive learning environment. Both can be effective depending on your goals and learning style.
Most golf lessons last between 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives you enough time to learn, practice, and receive feedback without feeling overwhelmed.
Learn quality golf by contacting Smashing Golf through our website. You can also call us at +1 289-259-8132.
Yes, we offer lessons specifically designed for junior golfers, with age-appropriate instruction and a focus on fun and fundamentals. Lessons are available for competitive junior players as well.
We offer discounted lesson packages or bundles to help new golfers stay consistent and save on multiple sessions. Contact us to learn about available options and pricing.
Opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy the game with professional coaching at Smashing Golf. Our experienced golf coach team delivers engaging golf lessons designed to build strong fundamentals and lasting confidence.
Far curated and hosted a phenomenal Marrakech experience recently! Could not have asked for more. Golf, culture & excursion's with depth and authenticity.
This Morocco golf-cultural experience exceeded all expectations. The riad we stayed in was conveniently located with charm and creature comforts. If you’re a keen golfer, this trip is for you. Fareen has curated a choice of beautiful courses. The camel ride was thrilling. The pace of each day was perfect with enough time to chill. The restaurants were varied and wonderful. Our guide, Omar, was fluent in English, mannerly and so knowledgeable about Marakkesh. Honestly, this trip was so memorable. I will be recommending it to my friends. Thank you Fareen, for putting together this exceptional, varied experience. I loved every bit of it!
Far has an amazing ability to immediately pin point issues and provides a simple task to focus on to make significant improvements. I’ve been to instructors who want to completely change things around and these changes are not sustainable. Far works with your swing and using tech savvy videos, shows you how to make easy corrections. Highly recommend!
Just spent a wonderful 3 days learning from the best golf instructor, Fareen. Great time in PEI. The clinic, golf courses and resort stay was amazing. Thanks Far!
I was a new golfer 3 years ago and took lessons from Fareen that year. She got me off to such a great start. Then...surgeries.....and I haven't swung a club since. Far's 2 online videos, Golf and Networking for Beginners and Driver Fundamentals gave me the refresher I needed to get back out there with confidence. Thanks once again Fareen, for great instruction. See you out there!
Far is amazing! Her Smashing Nine events are always well led, so much fun and a great day of golfing. I've also used Far for lessons and in one hour it made a huge improvement to my swing! Super friendly and casual.
A great afternoon of relaxed, no pressure golf with supportive women. Far creates a casual but motivational event that also provides terrific coaching on golf basics to all the participants. Makes you wish every trip to the golf course included Far cheering you along!
Just recently attended Far's Smashing Golf in PEI. Far puts together unbelievable packages for her Smashing golf events and with so much included, you just go with the flow and get to focus on the golf and the fun. This retreat included 4 nights accommodation at Rodd Crowbush Resort, 3 full days of clinics followed by 18 holes of golf each at Glasgow Hills Golf, Dundarave Golf and the Links at Crowbush right next to the resort (and spectacular views from many of the holes), 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners! The dinners included lobster dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers on Monday - tourist trap or not, our group loved the buckets of mussels and 4 course lobster dinner. Dinner on the second night was from the delicious menu in David's restaurant, and on the final night - a real celebration with loads of oysters on the shell, a full lobster followed by a steak dinner. On top of that Far arranged for music during dinner and music for dancing off dinner afterwards. It's the clinics that really take it over the top where, in addition to her putting on clinics, Far also arranges with the pros at the courses we golfed at, to help us with our pitching, chipping, hitting out of bunkers, and driving. At the end of the retreat, Far handed out some swag along with a handwritten note to each of us (about 16 women in the group all with various golfing experience) to encourage us in our golf and in ourselves. I've attended several of Far's clinics and taken some lessons, and I can honestly say that I learned more from her than in my 24 lessons with Golftec during Covid. I'm actually chipping better, and finally making some decent shots. I got a par during one of the rounds and couldn't have been more excited. Tonight I got a bogey on a Par 3. So thank you Far for bringing so much fun to the game.
Fareen taught my children how to play last night! She was amazing and left them confident & excited to play again! We are looking forward to our next time out with Smashing Golf! Thank you so much!!
As a complete novice, Far was the best choice I could have made for lessons. Shes patient, encouraging, corrects your form in a way that’s relatable and an absolute pro instructor. Within 15 minutes I was hooked and can’t wait to learn more from her!
I took a lesson with Far at Smashing Golf Academy. I cannot express in words how much I enjoyed it! She was amazing…so patient, explained everything so thoroughly, and so knowledgeable. I was so anxious going into the lesson but within minutes I felt relaxed. I am hooked and cannot wait for my next lesson. would recommend lessons with Far any day! She really is 10/10 and am so thankful that she was recommended to me.
As a non-golfer on this Marrakech trip I had an amazing time. We were very well cared for and it felt very safe and very embedded. I toured a number of museums and got an appreciation of history and place. Great food, huge value! I’m sure the golf was great, too!
Far was very kind and made me feel empowered in my ability to be a good golfer. Her explanations were clear and very easy to follow. I would recommend Far to everyone!!
Best ever golf experience!! Far makes all of her peeps feel so welcome and special! Can’t miss with Far as your leader!!!
Love Far (Fareen) for golf instruction. Previously went on a 3 day away clinic and loved it. Now taking private lessons from Far at Smashing Golf Academy. Can’t say enough good things about her and all she does for golf!
Exceptional experience with Far for golf lessons! After just one session, I noticed a significant improvement in my swing fundamentals. Far was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, tailoring the lesson to my skill level. I walked away feeling more confident and equipped with valuable techniques to enhance my game. Highly recommend Far for anyone looking to elevate their golfing skills!
I recently participated in one of Far's trips to PEI and loved it. We had clinics each day followed by a great round of golf and social time together as a group. Far also played with us and provided on course lessons. Shes artful at putting even the most inexperienced golfers at ease. It was the perfect blend.
Far is an incredible golf instructor that I cannot recommend nearly enough! I am a beginner golfer and before my lesson with Far, I had only been to one introductory lesson and the driving range a handful of times. My first lesson with Far left me smiling from ear-to-ear. She taught me the fundamentals of swinging a golf club and was clear, direct, and supportive throughout the lesson. I was personally shocked by how much I learned and progressed within the lesson. Prior to this lesson, I was always nervous and self-conscious about practicing at the driving range. I was always either missing the ball or hitting the ball wildly and poorly. After one lesson with Far, I have the confidence and tools I need to really dive into golf without fear. I'm certainly looking forward to my next lesson!
Just had our first lesson with Far from Smashing Golf Academy. It was great, and I can’t wait to go back. She has a way of explaining strategy that’s easy to understand and follow. Her feedback was personalized (there were two of us) to each of us and nailed exactly what we needed to work on without leaving either of us feeling insecure in any way, in fact somehow made us feel better than we were the last time we swung. Overall, fantastic experience.
Far is an amazing coach. She was able to identify my swing weaknesses immediately and got me in 10 minutes at least 40 to 50 yards on my drive. Can’t wait for my next lesson!