[justjim]

You should definitely go to good golf school first. If the game sounds "interesting" to you then buy a starter set of clubs, balls and a bag. Then get some lessons and practice. Following this, then go and play some executive courses. The golf course is where you learn to play golf but you learn the rules of the game and how to hit the golf ball prior to getting on a golf course. Do this and you will do yourself a favor and a great service to your fellow golfers. It's a great game and it's never too late to learn to play golf.