The Rules of Bedroom Golf

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The Rules of Bedroom Golf


1.  Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play - normally one
    club and two balls.

2.  Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the hole.

3.  Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole and
    keep the balls out.

4.  For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course
    owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness before play begins.

5.  Course owners reserve the right to restrict club length 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 play the course again.

7.  It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately upon
    arrival at the course. The experienced player will normally take time 
    to admire the entire course with special attention to well formed 
    bunkers.

8.  Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played, 
    or are currently playing, to the owner of the course being played.
    Upset course owners have been known to damage players equipment for 
    this reason.

9.  Players are encouraged to bring proper rain gear for their own
    protection.

10. Players should ensure themselves that their match has been properly
    scheduled, particularly when a new course is being played for the 
    first time. Previous players have been known to become irate if they 
    discover someone else playing on what they considered to be a private 
    course.

11. Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all
    times. Some players may be embarrassed if they find the course to be
    temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely tactful 
    in this situation. More advanced players will find alternative means 
    of play when this is the case.

12. The course owner is responsible for manicuring and pruning any bush
    around the hole to allow for improved viewing of, alignment with, 
    and approach to the hole.

13. Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission before
    attempting to play the back nine.

14. Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be prepared to
    proceed at a quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the course owners
    request.

15. It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play
    the same hole several times in one match.


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