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I would look for a par 3 or executive course to get my feet wet on. I still enjoy playing them early in the season especially to get the short game working.

If you can't find one jump in on a bigger course. Do 9 your first time out. Use what you learned in your lessons and keep up to the guys you play with. I don't care if a guy is a beginner or even a bad golfer as long as they hustle along and everyone isn't waiting for them constantly.

I would also show up early. It gives you time to chip and putt a bit and get stretched and warmed up and prepared to play. Keep an extra ball in your pocket along with a couple tees and a ball mark repair tool and a ball marker of some kind. Know where everything in your bag is.

Spend some time like BogeyRuss said and learn on course etiquette. Here's a good place to start: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_etiquette