human
I'm a beginner at golf. What are the basic rules of the game?
assistant
The basic rules of golf include: 
1. Players must tee off from the starting point, which is typically marked by a flagstick or pin.
2. A player's ball must be on the putting green when they hit it.
3. The goal of the game is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible.
4. Players should take care not to move their feet while addressing the ball.
5. When making a stroke, players should keep their head down and swing the club back along the target line.
6. Players may only use a putter for putting the ball into the hole.
7. Players should replace divots made by their clubs before playing the next shot.