Don't Learn to Hate Golf Before You Learn to Love It
when you're learning to play golf, have fun, and don't torture yourself out on the course.
if you hit your ball into the sand bunker, try to hit it out once. if you can't get it out with your club use your foot wedge (kick it) or pick it up! but don't sit in a bunker for 10mins racking up strokes and your blood pressure.
take it easy on yourself in the beginning. give yourself breaks, and if you need to put a ball on the fairway, you're learning a game.
never forget, games should be fun!
.... watch out for "Do's and Don'ts" coming on your way................
Watch good players and tournaments. People learn by imitation. When a husband and wife come to the coach, they often have very similar swings. They've imitated each other unconsciously.
Don't give unsolicited advice to your friends when you're playing golf, and never give unsolicited advice to strangers -- not even they're very attractive and you're sure you can help. It is extremely rude.