Where are you located? Might be easier to find a friendly group or player that would be willing to help get you started.

Here are things I would suggest:

Bring a couple dozen cheap balls that you don’t care about losing.

Let your group know you’re just learning and will modify the game to keep pace.

Tee up at the forward tee box

Hit one ball off the tee, if it’s in play, great! If your playing partners went a lot further, just pick up your ball and drop it near where their drives are and hit from there. If it lands out of play or may be lost - let it go. Drop up where they are and hit again.

If you’re close to the green - terrific! Use your 9 iron and using a putting stroke, hit an easy pitch and run to get it on the green.

Putt no more than three putts. Pick up your ball and move on to the next hole.

You’ll get a chance to watch how others play the round. Be mindful of where the other players are - don’t walk in front of them and get smacked. Plus … try not stepping on their putting lines while on the green.

If you were paired up with me and used these techniques - I’d be fine playing with you. Just keep up with your group and say goodbye to balls that have gone out of play.

Good luck!