Hi Sully and welcome to the game.
Yes this game can be fun and also frustrating, and as a newbie putting and chipping can be challenging. Read this which is under FAQ to the right of this page - also read the chiiping tips.
Putting Tips
Chip and Pitch Tips
Also type in the search box as there are some great putting tips by the top players.
And the free clubs you start with are the only freebies, others can be purchased and I would recomend you try and earn free credits at the top of the page, or the easiest way is to buy credits. However WAIT until you get to the mid level 40s at least before upgrading clubs as anything before that will not last as you tier up. If money is not an issue, by all means upgrade as the game does become a lot easier with better clubs.
Just enjoy the game and learn as much as you can in the interim.
Edit- I just looked at your clubs - DUMP all EZ Swing clubs, you will never learn with those - you will have starter clubs waiting in your bag.