Are You Following
Proper Golf Car
Etiquette?
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There is a certain freedom that is only
felt when cruising around in a golf car.
Whether on the golf course or through
the streets of your community, some golf
car owners get a bit carried away with the
freedom at mudtimes. Are you a friendly
golf car driver who follows the rules of
the road or do you ignore golf car eti-
quette?
On the Course
All of the rules can get a bit confusing.
Keep these tips in mind to maintain prop-
er golf car etiquette:
• Never drive your golf car within hazard
boundary lines or within 10 yard of
bunkers or water hazards.
• Unless you are on a designated cart
path, stay 50 yards or more from the
greens.
• Avoid driving through .
• Avoid driving through puddles if possible.
• Resist the urge to go joyriding on the
golf course. Golf cars can be dangerous
when not operated correctly and within
designated areas.
• Follow the 90 degree rule when posted
by the golf course. The 90 degree rule
means that you are permitted to drive
on the grass, but only at 9 degree angles
from the cart path. This rule protects
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the grass, allowing for a better course.
Respect the “No Carts Beyond this Point”
signage. I can’t count the times I have seen
golf cars cruising around or even parked past
the point of the posted sign.
If you need to drive the golf car around the
course quickly (to use the bathroom, for
example), be aware of the golfers you are
passing and go slowly.
Golf courses change the rules from time to
time based on weather and grounds
conditions. Be mindful of the posted rules, as
the rules can be adjusted.
Off the Course
If you are lucky enough to live in a community
that permits the use of golf cars, be respectful
and follow these guidelines:
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Use common sense. Golf cars are quickly
moving and accidents happen. Use the same
amount of caution you use in a car or truck.
Stay off of the sidewalks. Sidewalks are for
pedestrians. It is dangerous and annoying
when golf cars are on the sidewalk preventing
walkers from passing.
If you aren’t golfing, stay off the cart paths.
Cart paths are not meant as short cuts.
Turn down the volume of your golf car radio.
It may sound like a reasonable volume to
you, but to those you pass, it is blaring.
Don’t allow children drive your golf car. Local