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Here are the Rules of Bedroom Golf adapted and embellished for playing the Game in Thailand.
Players are encouraged to post any additional local rules that may be missing from the listing below>>>
Rules Of Thai Bedroom Golf
1) Course fees are usually paid AFTER completion of the game. Players are advised to negotiate the fee with the course owner before playing, thus avoiding any shocks when receiving the payment request at the end of the game. Tipping is voluntary but recommended. If Players tip, the course owner is more likely to remember them should they return for another game and will endeavour to provide the Player with an even better golfing experience second time around.
2) Each Player shall furnish his own equipment for play, normally one club and two balls.
3) Play on course must be approved by the owner of the hole.
4) Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole and keep the balls out.
5) For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness before play begins using a stiffometer. Should the Players club be deemed unprepared for play the Player can request assistance from the course owner.
5a) Owners have various means at their disposal for this purpose including manual...utilising their hands-on experience; visual..."how to" videos; and as a last resort, performance enhancing drugs. Using the latter is best avoided as it can take time to take effect and cause the Player to miss his tee off time and be unable to complete his game within the time period allowed.
6) Course owners reserve the right to restrict club length and diameter to avoid damage to the hole. In the past some courses have had to close for extended periods of specialist treatment due to damage caused by Players using oversize equipment.
7) The object of Thai bedroom golf is to take as many strokes as necessary until the owner is satisfied play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied permission to play again.
8) It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately upon arrival. Experienced players will normally take time to admire the entire course, paying special attention to well formed mounds and bunkers.
9) Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played or are currently playing to the owner of the course being played. Upset owners have been known to damage a players equipment for this reason.
10) Players are encouraged to bring suitable wet weather protection.
11) Players should not assume that the course is in shape to play at all times. There are often "periods" in the month when players may be embarrassed to find parts of the course temporarily under repair...most often the hole itself. The course owner will normally notify the player that certain areas are unplayable for that particular round. Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation.
11a) More advanced players will find alternate means of play when this is the case....course owners will usually allow Players to play the fairways and the approach to the hole and take a gimme, then move on to the next hole.
12) Players should assume their match has been 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 considered a private course.
13) The owner of the course is responsible for the pruning of any bushes...which may reduce the visibility of the hole...and the appearance of each hole making them an attractive proposition for players of all abilities.
14) Generally, Players will find Thai courses shorter than others they have played before, with less undulations; smooth fairways and very little rough.
15) Players are strongly advised to get the owners permission before attempting to play the back side.
16) Slow play is encouraged, however, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace at the owners request.
17) It is considered an outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match.
18) Players are expected to arrive at the course with their equipment squeaky clean and free of any dirt or grime. Arriving with club or balls contaminated from a game on a different course is considered extremely bad etiquette. Players should not expect to be able to clean their club or balls once play has commenced.
18a) Should during the game the Player feels it necessary to do so, to satisfy the course owner it is preferable to hit one of his balls out of bounds...while retrieving his ball he can clean his equipment out of sight of the course owner.
19) Photography on the course is strictly forbidden. However permission can sometimes be obtained with approval from the owner...after negotiating an additional fee.
20) There are exceptional circumstances where the course owner may allow 2 Players to play the course at the same time.
21) Players are advised to think twice before considering membership at a given course. Additional assessments may be levied by the course owner and the rules are subject to change at short notice. For this reason, many players prefer to continue to play at a variety of different courses in the Kingdom.
Players are encouraged to post any additional local rules that may be missing from the listing below>>>
Rules Of Thai Bedroom Golf
1) Course fees are usually paid AFTER completion of the game. Players are advised to negotiate the fee with the course owner before playing, thus avoiding any shocks when receiving the payment request at the end of the game. Tipping is voluntary but recommended. If Players tip, the course owner is more likely to remember them should they return for another game and will endeavour to provide the Player with an even better golfing experience second time around.
2) Each Player shall furnish his own equipment for play, normally one club and two balls.
3) Play on course must be approved by the owner of the hole.
4) Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole and keep the balls out.
5) For most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. Course owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness before play begins using a stiffometer. Should the Players club be deemed unprepared for play the Player can request assistance from the course owner.
5a) Owners have various means at their disposal for this purpose including manual...utilising their hands-on experience; visual..."how to" videos; and as a last resort, performance enhancing drugs. Using the latter is best avoided as it can take time to take effect and cause the Player to miss his tee off time and be unable to complete his game within the time period allowed.
6) Course owners reserve the right to restrict club length and diameter to avoid damage to the hole. In the past some courses have had to close for extended periods of specialist treatment due to damage caused by Players using oversize equipment.
7) The object of Thai bedroom golf is to take as many strokes as necessary until the owner is satisfied play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied permission to play again.
8) It is considered bad form to begin playing the hole immediately upon arrival. Experienced players will normally take time to admire the entire course, paying special attention to well formed mounds and bunkers.
9) Players are cautioned not to mention other courses they have played or are currently playing to the owner of the course being played. Upset owners have been known to damage a players equipment for this reason.
10) Players are encouraged to bring suitable wet weather protection.
11) Players should not assume that the course is in shape to play at all times. There are often "periods" in the month when players may be embarrassed to find parts of the course temporarily under repair...most often the hole itself. The course owner will normally notify the player that certain areas are unplayable for that particular round. Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation.
11a) More advanced players will find alternate means of play when this is the case....course owners will usually allow Players to play the fairways and the approach to the hole and take a gimme, then move on to the next hole.
12) Players should assume their match has been 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 considered a private course.
13) The owner of the course is responsible for the pruning of any bushes...which may reduce the visibility of the hole...and the appearance of each hole making them an attractive proposition for players of all abilities.
14) Generally, Players will find Thai courses shorter than others they have played before, with less undulations; smooth fairways and very little rough.
15) Players are strongly advised to get the owners permission before attempting to play the back side.
16) Slow play is encouraged, however, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace at the owners request.
17) It is considered an outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match.
18) Players are expected to arrive at the course with their equipment squeaky clean and free of any dirt or grime. Arriving with club or balls contaminated from a game on a different course is considered extremely bad etiquette. Players should not expect to be able to clean their club or balls once play has commenced.
18a) Should during the game the Player feels it necessary to do so, to satisfy the course owner it is preferable to hit one of his balls out of bounds...while retrieving his ball he can clean his equipment out of sight of the course owner.
19) Photography on the course is strictly forbidden. However permission can sometimes be obtained with approval from the owner...after negotiating an additional fee.
20) There are exceptional circumstances where the course owner may allow 2 Players to play the course at the same time.
21) Players are advised to think twice before considering membership at a given course. Additional assessments may be levied by the course owner and the rules are subject to change at short notice. For this reason, many players prefer to continue to play at a variety of different courses in the Kingdom.