Official Rules for Indoor Golf

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


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


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


4. For the 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 the length of the club to avoid damage to the hole.


6. The object of the game is to make as many strokes as necessary until the course owner is satisfied that the 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 paid to the 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 a player's equipment for this reason.


9. Players should assure 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 what they considered to be a private course.


10. Players should not assume that a course is in shape for play at all times. Some owners may be embarrassed if their course is temporarily under repair, and the player is advised to use tact in this determination. More advanced players will find alternate means of play when this is the case.


11. Slow play is encouraged; however, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace at the course owner's request.


12. Responsible indoor golfers always use a golfbag.


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


14. Players are not permitted to tee off on the back nine without the express permission of the course owner.


15. The course owner will be the sole judge of who is the best player.


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.