Being invited to a corporate golf outing or company tournament should be a lot of fun. But it can feel really intimidating for those that aren’t active golfers. We want everyone to find themselves on the links enjoying the game—so we’ve created a series of tips to help you through those first golf tournaments. After all, those who don’t play golf will never know how many business opportunities they are missing out on. Yet, like the numerous rules that govern the ancient game, there are many factors to consider when you take business on to the golf course.

Here are five things to prepare you for your first corporate golf tournament.

1. Playing in a Scramble

A scramble is one of the most popular formats for large tournaments. It’s great for charity events or corporate team-builders, because it allows people of all ages and skill levels to compete and contribute to their team’s success.  As an added bonus, this speeds up the pace of play, since newer golfers are often paired with more experienced players. It’s a lot of fun, and takes the pressure off you if you’ve never swung a club before.

Typically, teams are made up of four players, but this is not a steadfast rule. You can have larger or smaller groups, depending on the circumstances of your event. The rules are pretty simple. Each member of a team will tee off to start.  After everyone has hit, the group decides who had the best shot. Once this is decided, everyone on the team heads over to where the best shot landed. Then, everyone hits their next shot from that spot. The team repeats the process again until they finish the hole. You record the team’s score and continue playing each hole the same way.  Simple enough, right?

2. Learn the basics

You don’t have to perform like Tiger Woods, but top golf instructors will tell you that learning some of the basics will help you enjoy the game. That includes some of the etiquette of the sport—don’t talk when someone is hitting a shot, for example—but also learning the fundamentals, like the stance and the grip.

Find a friend who is an avid golfer and have them take you to the range before you play. Hitting even one solid shot will help your confidence.

3. FORE!

Even the best golfers in the world can have the odd mishit. If your shot looks like it’s heading towards the next fairway or tee deck with other golfers in view, it’s important to yell “FORE!” to give them a warning to take cover.

4. Act Appropriately

Golf is a game that is more mainstream since the emergence of Tiger Woods over 20 years ago. Bringing along portable speakers to play music for example is acceptable on most courses. But there’s still rules that you need to adhere to. Yes, golf can be frustrating, but throwing a club in a fit of pique isn’t going to make you popular with your playing partners. Recognize that golf can be challenging for even the best players, and know and accept that missteps will happen.

5. Dress the part

Golf fashion can have a bad rep, but you can look stylish and comfortable on the course. Don’t: wear jeans, short shorts, or sandals. Do: Wear a collared shirt, and bottoms that give you some flexibility and motion. As for your footwear, a spikeless golf shoe might be a good choice to give you some traction, plus it can also be worn off the course for a more casual look.

6. Have fun

While much can be made of the etiquette of golf, those playing business golf or a company tournament shouldn’t get too wrapped up in playing well. The game, after all, is meant to be fun. Hit some shots, embrace being outdoors instead of in the office, learn some of the elements that have made golf so popular for hundreds of years, and you’ll be well on the way to falling in love with a game that can last a lifetime.