Originally Posted by Bob_Golf

Having fun is the key.

Enjoy the walk (ride) and make a mental note on what works and what doesn't.
Practice the shots that don't.
Learn to putt well. These are about 40 percent of your shots.
The easiest clubs are the 5 - 9 irons. Use them a lot and practice 1/2 and 3/4 swings.
These are "finishing" clubs, in other words you know exactly how far each one will go (within reason) so don't think about killing them or the fact Tiger hits a 9 iron 200 yards. If the 9 is your 100-yard club to start then you know how to get to the green from 100 yards.
As you get better on your swing, start studying the course you are playing and divide the distances to the green by your best (confident) club distances. If you hit the 5 150 yards. Three swings gets you to a hole 450 yards away in three swings (bogey golf to start with is a good goal).
One more gets you to a 600-yard par 5 in 4. If you two putt a lot, get to some par 4s in two and get bogey or less on the par 3s you are shooting under 100 (95 is the national average).

Remember it is a game and you show up with the swing you brought. In other words, don't focus on technique during a game adjust to your "game of the day". Use practice time to create muscle memory and you can spend more time aiming and enjoying the game.

By the way, THIS GAME IS HARD TO PLAY WELL, and builds character.