Tick anything you already have, in any order. Quests unlock once this is done.
A bucket of balls is a few pounds and a short course is far less intimidating than eighteen holes. Both let you start without joining anything.
Find a driving range near you2 things left above. Quests are real things you go and do, so they only make sense once you have what you need.
First one waiting: Hit a bucket of balls at a driving range