Bed room golf is similar to regular golf in that it is involves a hole, balls and a club. In real golf the goal is to use the club to get the ball in the hole. In bedroom golf the object is to get the club in the hole and keep the balls out.

The rules of etiquette are different, too.

In bedroom golf:

- The player should not rush immediately to the 1st hole, but rather first take time to admire the contours of the course,
- The player should compliment the course owner on the condition of the course,
- The player should NOT discuss with the course owner other courses he has recently played,
- Slowplay is encouraged, and the object is to finish with as many strokes as possible,

And, most importantly, always ask the course owner's permission before attempting to play the "back nine."