Strokeplay or Stableford...... | Golf Monthly

I would suggest as a beginner Stableford is better as you can pick your ball up if you're having a bad hole.

I would say though, playing in Medals will improve your game and your mental side of the game in the long run.

Just one pointer, if there is any doubt you wont find your ball just play a provisional. I made this mistake twice in my first medal.