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, 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 to the game is to take as many strokes as possible, until the 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 on 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 assure 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 holes 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 owners 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.