1. Each player must furnish his own equipment. Normally this consists of one club and two balls.
2. Players must obtain approval from the owner of the course prior to starting play on the course.
3. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole, and keep the balls out of the hole.
4. For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course owners reserve the right to inspect the shaft stiffness before play begins.
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 course owner is satisfied that the play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied permission to play the course in the future.
7. It is considered bad form to play the course immediately upon arrival at the course. The experienced player will normally take time to admire the course, paying special attention to the well formed bunkers and undulating surface areas.
8. 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 a player's equipment for this reason.
9. Players are encouraged to bring proper rain gear.
10. Players should verify that their match has been previously scheduled and confirmed, particularly when playing a new course for the first time. Previous players been known to become irate or even violent when they discover someone else playing what they consider to be a private course.
11. Players should not assume that a course is in playable condition 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 alternate means of play during the repair period.
12. Players are strongly advised to obtain proper permission from the course owner before attempting to play the "Back Side".
13. Slow play is encouraged. However, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the request of the course owner.
14. It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same hole more than once in one match.
15. The course owner will be the sole judge of who is the best player.