- Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play -
normally one club and two balls. - Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the
hole. - Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club
in the hole and keep the balls out. - For most effective play, the club should have a firm
shaft. Course owners are permitted to check shaft
stiffness before play begins. - Course owners reserve the right to restrict club length to avoid damage to the hole.
- 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 the course again. - 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 well formed bunkers. - 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. - Players are encouraged to bring proper rain gear
for their own protection. - Players should ensure 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 considered to be a
private course. - 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. More advanced players will find alternative
means of play
when this is the case. - The course owner is responsible for manicuring and
pruning any bush around the hole to allow for improved viewing of, alignment with, and approach to the hole. - Players are advised to obtain the course owners
permission before attempting to play the back nine. - Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be
prepared to proceed at a quicker pace, at least temporarily,
at the course owners request. (Course time is Four to Five
Hours) - It is considered outstanding performance, time
permitting, to play the same hole several times in one
match.
