Concentrate on the Fundamentals
As a beginner, you must attempt to stay away from everything except the basics of the golf grip, stance and swing.
Building a good solid foundation from which to work off of is a must.
The specialty or more intricate refinements of the golf swing should be attempted only when you feel that you are playing a satisfactory game on a regular basis.
You will be just as confused by the more advanced techniques when you accomplish this as you would be now, however, by that time you will have the skill to adapt some of these ore difficult moves.
The only hard and fast rule to golf is the score at the end after you have holed out.
The United States Golf Association is the final authority on any rules involved in playing the game here.
While you are not required to memorize the rules of golf, keep a copy of them in your golf bag, and become at least familiar with them, it will help you immensely in playing this game.
Your goal will be to develop a game which you can enjoy play due to the results of your work.
While principles and advice can correct a procedure the game you ultimately play will...