1. Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play - normally
one club and two balls.
2. Course play must be approved by owner of the hole.
3. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole
while keeping the balls out.
4. For most effective play, the club should have a stiff shaft. The
course owner is permitted to check shaft stiffness prior to play.
5. The course owner reserves the right to restrict the length of the
club 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 replay the course.
7. It is considered bad form to begin playing the course immediately
upon arrival. The experienced player will "walk the course" to
properly locate the well formed bunkers, hills and valleys, and
determine a course stategy.
8. Players are cautioned not to mention other courses played recently.
Upset owners have been known to damage a players equipment for this
reason.
9. Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear to insure safe play.
10. Players should insure that the match has been scheduled properly,
particularly when playing a new course for the first time. Avoid
discovering another is playing a public course that was considered
to be private.
11. Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all times.
Inexperienced players may be embarrassed to discover a course is
temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely tactful
at this point. More advanced players will find alternative means of
play.
12. Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission before
attempting to play the back nine.
13. Slow play is encouraged; however, players should be prepared to proceed
at a quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the course owners request.
14. It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play
the same hole several times in one match.
15. The course owner is the sole scorekeeper and determines the best player.
16. Players are advised to think twice before considering exclusive
membership at given course. Additional assessments may be levied by
the course owner, and the rules are subject to change. For this reason
many advanced players prefer to play a variety of available courses.
