THE RULES OF BEDROOM GOLF 1. Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play - normally one club and two balls. 2. Course play must be approved by the owner of the hole. 3. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole while keeping the balls out. 4. For most effective play, the club should have a stiff shaft. The course owner is permitted to check shaft stiffness prior to play. 5. The course owner reserves the right to restrict the length of the club to avoid damage to the hole. 6. The object of the game is to take as many strokes as necessary until the course owner is satisfied that play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied permission to replay the course. 7. It is considered bad form to begin playing the course immediately upon arrival. The experienced player will "walk the course" to properly locate the well formed bunkers, hills and valleys, and determine a course stategy. 8. Players are cautioned not to mention other courses played recently. Upset owners have been known to damage a players equipment for this reason. 9. Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear to insure safe play. 10. Players should insure that the match has been scheduled properly, particularly when playing a new course for the first time. Avoid discovering another is playing a public course that was considered to be private. 11. Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all times. Inexperienced players may be embarrassed to discover a course is temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely tactful at this point. More advanced players will find alternative means of play. 12. Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission before attempting to play the back nine. 13. Slow play is encouraged; however, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the course owners request. 14. It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match. 15. The course owner is the sole scorekeeper and determines the best player. 16. Players are advised to think twice before considering exclusive membership at given course. Additional assessments may be levied by the course owner, and the rules are subject to change. For this reason many advanced players prefer to play a variety of available courses.
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