First medal on Sunday for 18-28 handicaps. Pooing myself some what. New grips fitted on Wednesday. Playing tomorrow with some panic practice on Saturday. Why do we do it lol
The main thing is to enjoy it. I love the comps now. teh more tense and pressure I love it. My game doesnt improve but I love the experience of medals...
As already stated, swing as smooth as possible, its not how far you hit it, but where you hit it...
Don't panic. It's suppose to be fun. Play within yourself, don't take on glroy shots and if you get into trouble get out the shortest route possible. As its a medal if you have any doubt about finding a ball, stick a provisional into play. Relax and enjoy it. Everyone gets nervous on the first tee so pick your spot, trust your swing and hit it as you would do with your mates. If you have any doubts about a ruling, don't touch the ball or do anything until you've consulted with your partners.
Other than that, have fun, shoot low and tell us how it went