Rules for Porch Golf
Our interest is solicited by W. J. T. in behalf of the Porch Golfer, who burns up perfectos and works his elbow in a praiseworthy endeavor to reduce the floating debt of his club. Should he not be subject to rules, as is the regular golfer? As a starter, the following is suggested:
Rule I. “Keep your eye on the high-ball and swallow through.”
II.—Foursomes shall have precedence over twosomes. It costs no more to make four high-balls than to make two, and the club gets twice the revenue.
III.—When a player is carried out of bounds he shall not be permitted to put another ball into play.
IV.—A golfer soleing his face on the table shall be disqualified.
V.—A player holing his opponent’s ball shall be penalized one round.
VI.—Should a player, when addressing his ball, roll off the porch he may be replaced; penalty, one round.
VII.—In case of rain, snow, or darkness the player shall take the same.