THE RULES OF BEDROOM GOLF
Each player shall furnish his own equipment for
play, normally one club and two balls.
Play on course must be approved by the owner
of the hole.
Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the
club in the hole and keep the balls out.
For most effective play, the club should have
a firm shaft. Course owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness
before play begins.
Course owners reserve the right to restrict club
length to avoid damage to the hole.
Object of the game is to take as many strokes
as necessary until the owner is satisfied play is complete. Failure
to do so may result in being denied permission to play again.
It is considered bad form to begin playing the
hole immediately upon arrival. Experienced players will normally
take time to admire the entire course, paying special attention
to well formed mounds and bunkers.
Players are cautioned not to mention other courses
they have played or are currently playing to the owner of the course
being played. Upset owners have been known to damage a players equipment
for this reason.
Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear,
just in case.
Players should not assume that the course is
in shape to play at all times. Players may be embarrassed if they
find the course temporarily under repair. Players are advised to
be extremely tactful in this situation. More advanced players will
find alternate means of play when this is the case.
Players should assume their match has been properly
scheduled particularly when playing a new course for the 1st time.
Previous players have been known to become irate if they discover
someone else is playing what they considered a private course.
The owner of the course is responsible for the
pruning of any bushes, which may reduce the visibility of the hole.
Players are strongly advised to get the owners
permission before attempting to play the backside.
Slow play is encouraged, however, players should
be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace at the owners request.
It is considered an outstanding performance,
time permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match. |