Derf's Grotto

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Rules For Bedroom Golf
> >
> > 1. Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play; normally one
> > club and two balls.
> >
> > 2. Play on course must be approved by the owner of the hole.
> >
> > 3. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole while
> > getting the balls as close to the hole as possible without actually
going
> > in.
> >
> > 4. For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course
> > owner is permitted to check the shaft for stiffness before play begins.
> >
> > 5. Course owners have 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 owner is satisfied that 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 immediatly 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.
> >
> > 8. Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played
or
> > are currently playing to the owners of the course being played. Upset
> > course owners have been known to damage a players equipment for this
> > reason.
> >
> > 9. Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear at all times.
> >
> > 10. When a new course is being played, players should assure themselves
> > that their match is properly scheduled. Other players have been known
to
> > become irate when they discover someone is playing what they consider
> > a private course.
> >
> > 11. Players should not assume a course is ready for play at all times.
> > Some players may be embarrased 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 alternate means of play when
> > this is the case.
> >
> > 12. Players are advised to obtain the course owners permission before
> > attempting the back nine.
> >
> > 13. Slow play is encouraged! However, players should be prepared to
speed
> > up play 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 will be the sole judge of who is the best player.
> >
> > 16. Players are advised to think twice before considering membership at
a
> > particular course. Additional assessments are likely to be leveled by
the
> > course owner, and the rules of play are subject to change. For
> > this reason, many players prefer to continue playing several different
> > courses.
> >