When first starting out golf it is important that you remember to above all else respect the game and the other people who are playing it. Because only one person can hit their ball on a hole at any given time, it is polite and customary if you are taking too long to finish the hole to pick up your ball or let a smaller/faster group play through. If you do find yourself taking too long or get frustrated do not take it out on the course, pick up your ball and take a break, call it a day, or practice at either the driving range or putting/pitching greens.
Golf is a simple game to learn but one that takes years to master so do not quit if you find yourself getting a lot of bogies etc.. Also it is customary to dress in nice clothing when golfing, even mandatory at some courses; usually a collared shirt and some khaki pants or shorts will be good enough for any course.
Once you’re looking the part and out golfing remember to always fix your divots (the hole left in the ground from swinging the club too low). It may seem silly but it’s always a good rule of thumb to always try to leave the hole better than when you found it, if you see a unfilled divot filling it for the next round of golfers is just a good thing to do. The main things to take away from this for any beginner would be to take care of the course, respect the game and its players, behave and dress appropriately, and enjoy the game as you play it.
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