As a beginner just starting playing golf, what are the most important things to practice working on?

Keeping your head still, and shifting your weight properly

Golf is a demanding but rewarding sport. You'll get more advice, much of it conflicting, than you can handle. Ipersonally think that having the right equipment is important. As a beginner you can get by with a set of clubs from a thrift store. But as you progress you'll want better stuff. One of the most important things is comfortable golf shoes (http://www.discountgolfworld.com/c/shoes). If you feet hurt you're not going to have the right stance and you'll be distracted. It's more important than you might think.