>> Rules for Playing Bedroom Golf
>>
>> 1. The player will furnish his own equipment for play, normally one
>> club, and two balls.
>>
>> 2. Owner of the course must approve equipment before play may begin.
>>
>> 3. Unlike regular golf, the object of the game is to get the club
into
>> the hole, while keeping the balls out.
>>
>> 4. For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. The
>> course owner may check the stiffness of the shaft before allowing
play
>> to commence.
>>
>> 5. Course owner reserves the right to restrict the shaft length, so
as
>> to avoid damage to the course.
>>
>> 6. The object of the game is to take as many strokes as possible,
>> until the course owner is satisfied.
>>
>> 7. Players are cautioned to play the correct hole, as indicated by
the
>> course owner.
>>
>> 8. It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately
>> upon arriving at the course. Experienced players will admire the
>> course, paying special attention to the well formed bunkers.
>>
>> 9. 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 players equipment for
>> this reason.
>>
>> 10. Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all
>> times. Some players may be embarrassed if they find the course to be
>> temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely tactful
>> in this situation. Most advanced players find alternate means of play
>> when this is the case.
>>
>> 11. It is considered outstanding form to play the hole several times
>> in one match.
>>
>> 12. Course owners shall be the judge of who is the best player.
>>
>> 13. It is considered bad form to reveal your score to other players,
>> or even that you have played the course.
>>
>> 14. Players are encouraged to bring proper rain gear for their own
>> protection.
>>
>> 15. 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 on what they consider to be a
>> private course.
>>
>> 16. Players are advised to obtain course owner's permission before
>> attempting to play the back nine.
>>
>> 17. Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be prepared to
>> proceed at a quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the owners
>> request.
>>