Bedroom Golf


1.    The Player will 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.    Owner of the course must approve equipment before play may begin.
4.    Unlike regular golf, the object of the game is to get the club into the hole while keeping the balls out.
5.    For most effective play, the club must have a firm shaft. The course owner may check this out before allowing play to commence.
6.    The course owner reserves the right to restrict club length, as to prevent damage to the course.
7.    The object of the game is to make as many strokes as possible, until the course owner is satisfied. Failure to do so may result in being denied the right to play the course again.
8.    Players are cautioned to play the correct hole, as indicated by the course owner.
9.    It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately after arrival at the course. Experienced players should admire the course, paying special attention to the well-formed bunkers.
10.    Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played recently to the owner of the course presently being played. Upset course owners have been known to damage players equipment for this reason.
11.    If the course to be played is under one-week repair, player is advised to evaluate the situation. 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.    It is considered outstanding form to play the same hole several times in one match.
13.    Course owner shall be the judge of who is the best player.
14.    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.
15.    It is considered bad form to reveal your score to other players, or even that you have played the course.
16.    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.
17.    Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission before attempting to play the back nine.
18.    Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the course owners request.
19.    If there is a chance of precipitation ruining the match, cover your club at all times. Players are encouraged to bring proper rain gear for their own protection.

WARNING: Players are advised to think twice before considering membership at a given course. Additional assessments may be levied by the course owner and the rules are subject to change. For this reason, many players prefer to continue to play several different courses.