What should I buy before lessons?

This sounds familiar. I would keep the next step small and use one of the site tools before changing too much.

Good question. The answer depends on pace, safety, and whether the course feels fair from the tees you choose.

I tried something similar last month. Writing notes after the round helped me more than trying to fix it during play.

The common advice was to wait on a full set. Start with a glove, comfortable shoes, and rented or lesson clubs until your coach knows your swing.