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As mentioned in an earlier comment. This was at the end of an email I received way over a decade ago at uni.

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 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 are permitted to check shaft stiffness before play begins.

5) Course owners reserve the right to restrict the length of the club as to avoid damage to the hole.

6) The object of the game is to make 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 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 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 have proper rain gear along, just in case.

10) 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 pirate if they discover someone else playing what they consider to be a private course.

11) Players should not assume that a course is in shape for play at all times. Some players may be embarassed if they find the course to be temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely careful in this situation. More advanced players will find alternate means of play when this is the case.

12) Players are advised to obtain the course owner's permission before attempting to play the back nine.

13) Slow play in encouraged. However, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace, at least temporarily, at the course owner's request.

14) It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same hole several times in one match.

15) The course owner will be the sole judge of who is the best player.

16) Payment for membership is dependent upon the given course. Additional assessment may be levied by the course owner and the rules are subject to change. For this reason, many players prefer to continue to play several different courses.

Note : this post has been edited (3rd Nov) to show the numbers, following the breaking of autonumbered lists in the October My Opera site update