Pine Tar - Legal. Taping of Grip - Legal. Before swinging, the BALFer will make certain that he or she is standing free and clear of other persons, remembering that pop-ups may occur. The BALFer will be asked to leave the course if discovered using a putter as a driver. The Sport of BALF is on the same plane for safety as golf.
Respect is necessary.
The BALFer shall understand the Rules of Golf as written by the USGA . The BALFer shall not move, talk, or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke. The BALFer shall not put the ball into play until the players in front are out of range. Faster groups shall be allowed to play through. For the flow of course play, BALFers shall play without delay.