1. Each player shall furnish his own
equipment. 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 shaft length
so not to damage the hole(s).
6. The object of the game is to take 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 take time to
admire the entire course with special attention 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 are encouraged to bring proper rain gear for
their own protection.
10. Players should assure themselves that their match has
been properly scheduled, particularly when a new course is being played.
Previous players have been known to become irate if they discover someone else
playing on what they consider to be their private course.
11. Players should not assume a course is in shape for play
at all times.
12. Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this
situation. More advanced players will find an alternate means of play when this
occurs.
13. Players are strongly encouraged to obtain permission
before playing the Back Nine.
14. Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be
prepared to proceed at a faster pace, at least temporarily, at the owners
request.
15. It is considered outstanding performance; time
permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match.
