Bedroom Golf

The rules for playing 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 the most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft.


Course owners are permitted to check shaft before play begins.


Course owners reserve the right to restrict club length to avoid
damage to the hole.


The 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 on in the past or are currently playing on 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 to be 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 also advised not to play on courses where there is
no bush surrounding 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.


You do not have to let other players play through.


It is not advisable for two players to attempt the same hole at
the same time.


Beware: Some courses may be contaminated. Report these courses
to all fellow players and course owners so that they will not
contaminate other courses or equipment. Should your equipment
become contaminated, avoid playing any further courses until the
contamination is removed. Should your course become
contaminated, restrict all players from the course until the
contamination is removed.