1. Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play, normally one club and two balls.
2. Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the hole.
3. Unlike indoor golf, the objective is to get the club in the hole and keep the balls out of the hole.
4. For the most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness before playing.
5. Course owners reserve 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 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 normally take time to admire the entire course, with special attention to well formed bunkers.
8. Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played, or are currently playing.
9. Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear, just in case.
10. Players should aasure themselves that their match has been properly scheduled, players have become irate if they discover someone else playing what they consider to be a private course.
11. Players should not assume a course is in shape for play at all times. Advanced players will find alternate means of play in these cases.
12. Players are advised to abtain the course owner's permission before attempting the back nine.
13. Slow play is encouraged; however, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace at the owner's request.
14. It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match.
15. Loss of balls in the ruff will result in immediate dismissal from the course.
16. The course owner will be the sole judge of who is the best player.
