How do I stop feeling nervous on the first tee?

This sounds familiar. I would keep the next step small and use one of the site tools before changing too much.

Good question. The answer depends on pace, safety, and whether the course feels fair from the tees you choose.

I tried something similar last month. Writing notes after the round helped me more than trying to fix it during play.

Members suggested one practice swing, one target, and a smooth finish. They also linked to the tee selector so the first tee feels fair.