Anywhere from less than 1 year, all the way to never in your lifetime.Some will never achieve a single digit handicap, regardless of their overwhelming desire to achieve that goal.Some will win multiple times, including several major championships, in spite of their lack of exposure to the game at an early age. Larry Nelson - WikipediaItu2019s not a fair thing, if fair is something that even exists, but it is a true thing.If I may make a suggestion, please approach golf as something to enjoy and not as a goal to conquer.If you want to, learn the game because it will maximize your chances at having fun. Take a few lessons - kick the tires and take the game for a spin.Most people that play golf never attain a single digit handicap. Thatu2019s okay. Play for fun - that is really what this is about.