NeverSummer

First post!

I started golf about 7 years ago with no lessons, just a bag of clubs and trying to have fun. (quit after a year)

Now I have restarted golf, purchased a set of nice clubs (which is usually a no-no starting) but they were used and a great deal and figured I would "grow(skill level)" into them. I don't regret the purchase, I love the clubs. Anyways I started with a lesson immediately, first club out of the bag was with an instructor in front of me and told him to start me at square one. After the first lesson I practiced with Irons over and over through about 8 L buckets, then included a little woods for about another 4 buckets (all practices were focused). Today was my second lesson and the instructor was amazed how I progressed and we cleared up my issue with my balls (not slicing) but hitting to the right with an open face because I wasn't following through completely. After hitting many near perfect shots, and learning to aim properly. I feel great, and continue to be excited about the game.

Now my question: What do I work on and what would you suggest I do next? (I have not played a single round of golf, I am determined to get a good swing before so).

Should I go into short game? Work more at the range on consistency? More advanced swing skills? Actually start playing? etc.

I feel I am starting properly and I already feel I have a more consistent swing than 80% of my friends/family that have golfing for years.

Thanks for your input.

NS