Get Ready Golf in Five Days is a very basic course. Inexpensive (usually about $99 for entire five day course) and a great way for beginners to learn everything from how to hold the club and how to drive a cart on a course to keeping score and the discipline of Ready Golf (which my husband preaches). Not sure if it is offered anywhere near where you live, but it is worth a look.
After this course, I was ready to play and take a few private lessons (which are more expensive.)
http://www.playgolfamerica.com/ggr/