Rules For Bedroom Golf
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> 1. Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play, normally
>one club and two balls.
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> 2. Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the hole.
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> 3. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole
>and keep the balls out of the hole.
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> 4. For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft.
>Course owners are permitted to check the shaft for firmness before
>play begins.
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> 5. Course owners reserve the right to restrict the length of the
>club to avoid damage to the hole.
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> 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 play on the
>course again.
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> 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 to
>the well formed bunkers.
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> 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.
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> 9. Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear along, just in
>case.
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> 10. 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 is playing what they consider
>to be a private course.
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> 11. Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all
>times. Some players may be embarrassed if they find the course is
>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.
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> 12. Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission
>before attempting to play the back nine.
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> 13. Slow play is encouraged, however, players should be prepared
>to proceed at quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the course
>owner's request.
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> 14. It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to
>play the same hole several times in one match.
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> 15. The course owner will be the sole judge of who is the best
>player. *HINT- Players are advised to think twice before
>considering membership at a given course. Additional assessments
>may be levied by the owner and the rules are subject to change.
>For this reason, many players prefer to continue to play several
>different courses.
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