I am learning to golf....something I NEVER thought I would have an interest in doing. But it is really fun, and challenging. How do you get used to swinging the drivers?!? They are so much lighter and longer than the other clubs, they feel awkward. Suggestions, aside from taking lessons?

Take a lesson from a golf professional. As one who loves the game, I regret spending several years failing about cluelessly. For the price of a round of golf, you will learn the basics of the swing and ensure your future enjoyment.

The most important thing is to keep your head down and turn your hips

and unless you want to spend a LOT of time teaching yourself, and still finding out your game is lacking, I would suggest lessons if you ever want to be any good at the game. I didn't start playing until I was well over thirty, I have only taken a few lessons in my entire life and after playing the game for over twenty years now, I rarely break 80. I am sure if I had done the smart thing and taken lessons I would be a lot better at the game than I am now.  

Don’t try for the hole till you washed your balls.

There is more to it than just knowing how to grip the shaft.  I will add my own endorsement to those advocating lessons. A golf swing is unlike that of any other sport where you swing something to hit something else.   One way you get better is to play with better players than you, but if you really suck at it, better players won't want to play with you, unless of course, you wear a short skirt that's revealing things every time you bend over to pick up your ball.  At the height of my golf addiction (4 rounds a week), I had a single digit handicap and won many pro-am tournaments. I could never have done that without lessons from a club pro.

... what I tell people just starting out is to start practicing by swing with the club only in your front (lead) hand/arm.  This will help you with shifting your weight properly and getting a good rhythm.  Then after several swings with just the front arm, apply your back hand/arm to the club ever so softly, just for stability.  If your grip is right then it will all be smooth and natural, and maybe even fun.

...which I highly recommend, start by leaving the driver in the bag for awhile and use your 3 wood off the tees...once you get comfortable and start hitting the ball consistently with it you can start using the driver...

that all must follow.

Club length is extremely important to a proper swing, especially for drivers.

Par for the course, a wonderful witty Rasha remark-- thank you for that gorgeous lady.
For the record, I always wash my balls before I play --  

I play about 4 times a week.. I get good (for me..) then plummet unto the depths.. It's that kind of game.. It's not a game of perfect.. it's a game of controlling mistakes..  

"A good walk.  Spoiled.

I haven't even been on the actual green yet! Just the driving range. I am intimidated to attempt the green, and holding up other players.

Hit the round ball with the angled club squarely.

Lol....thanks for the advice Luke :

Get a bucket of balls and try for the longest putt on the green.  

Golf can be fun even if you suck at it as long as you don't take it, or yourself too seriously. I guess the same advice could apply to posting on fuckboards too. lol

Do they? Thank you for the suggestion mrfisher! I have only been on the golf course twice, as a caddy for golf tournaments (just look cute and drive the cart , basically ). But then, I wasn't really interested in the game. Now I am all about challenging myself.
I am going to get on the course very soon!!

didn't use carts, just caddies.  After watching me play for about 10 holes, I asked my caddie if he thought I could make the green with a nine iron.  Without batting an eye, he said, "Eventually, sir."

I've been playing since I was 7 years old (I turn 60 soon), and my handicap is hovering between 6 and 7 (was as low as a 5 at one point).