Happy V Day, Golfers!
In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be very appropriate to re-introduce the rules of bedroom golf to all those “players” out there. Read on and enjoy!
THE RULES OF BEDROOM GOLF
- Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play – one club, 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.
- The course owner reserves the right to restrict the length of the club 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 the play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied the right to play the course again.
- It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately upon arrival at the course. The more experienced players will take time to admire the entire course, paying special attention to the well-formed bunkers.
- Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played, or are currently playing, to the course owner. Upset course owners have been known to damage a player’s equipment for this reason.
- Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear available, just in case.
- Players should assure that their match is properly scheduled, particularly when playing a new course 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.
- Players should not assume a course is in playable shape at all times. Some players may become uncomfortable if they find the course to be temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely careful when encountering this situation. More advanced players will find alternative means of play when this is the case.
- Players are advised to always obtain the course owner’s 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 owner’s request.
- It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same course several times in one match.
- The course owner will be the sole judge of who is the best player.
Cautionary note – Players are advised to think twice before considering membership at any given course. Additional assessments may be levied by the course owner without notice and the rules are always subject to change. For this reason, many players prefer to continue to play several different courses rather than committing to one private club.
