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GOLF CARTING ON-THE-COURSE GOLF CART DRIVING ETIQUETTE 101 T here’s a certain etiquette golfers should follow while operating a golf cart on the course. This is necessary to keep everyone moving while also reducing the risk of accidents. Some of these rules are obvious, whereas others are more obscure. Either way, these tips can be helpful to some junior golfers or those who are curi- ous about the common etiquette for golf carts on the course. Stay Behind Other Golfers One of the golden rules of driving a golf cart is to stay behind other golfers. Even if they’re 200+ yards away, a well-hit ball could potentially land right on top of you, leaving you and your passengers vulnerable to injury. Remember, what comes up must come down. While the chance of being hit with a golf ball is relatively low, you can eliminate this chance by staying behind other golfers. 50 WWW.GOLFCAROPTIONS.COM