Yep,
I'm new at golf too. I started about two months ago and been able to play only two times full 18 holes. We've got some snow here in Finland also (As our Canadian friend commented on their winter:-)

I am envious about the score 78, but that's life. Some can do it - or there might be more to the story. If you don't have a handicap, do you have a creen card? Are you sure about the rules and penalty shots?

BUT most importantly! GOOD JOP! Keep it up and you are very close to getting a profession - is you need one. Sometimes something just comes natural to some people. One might a background in icehockey, baseball, tennis or some other sports - or just natural active childhood.

I am not even near 78. (My HCD is 47 at the moment.)

BUT I am aiming to be a very good senior, maybe even go on a tour:-)
I do have seven years to practice before I will be a senior golfer.