Golf Cart Etiquette
Slowly but surely, it’s starting to warm up, so it’s no wonder you’re looking for more outdoor activities for the next several months. One classic, low-impact sport that helps you enjoy the outdoors is golfing. Golf courses can be expansive to make the sport more challenging, so to cut down on travel time, you’ll need a golf cart. Many courses offer some rentals to visitors, or maybe you’re interested in getting your own. Whatever the case may be, if you’re new to the sport, you’ll need to understand some of the common courtesies the veterans already know. Revel 42 Golf Carts and Powersports has listed some of them below. If you want additional tips, then stop by our location in Garner, North Carolina, near Raleigh, Clayton, and Cary for a chat with one of our friendly staff.
90-Degree Rule
The 90-degree rule refers to the best method for approaching your golf ball out on the course. You’ll want to drive at a 90-degree angle from the spot on the cart path that’s closest to the ball. This will help minimize the amount of time you’re on the grass.
Cart Path Only
You might find that your golf course has imposed a “cart path only” rule for the day. This means that your golf car must remain off the grass, regardless of what angle you intend to approach your ball. Ask if this rule is in place when you first check in to avoid causing a stir.
Pay Attention to Signs
Just as you would on the paved road with your car, you’ll want to pay attention to all applicable golf cart signs. You might see notices that tell you where not to drive and other important guidelines. If you’re confused by a particular sign or are unsure of the rules for a course, talk to a staff member on site for further clarification.
Don’t Go “Joy Riding”
This can be tempting for the less disciplined among us, considering a smaller vehicle might trick you into thinking the risk is relatively low. However, it’s still a motorized vehicle and golf cart accidents can and do lead to injuries. You can also be billed for any damages you cause to property owned by the club. And, of course, it’s considered disrespectful to the owners of the golf car and your fellow golfers.
Use Common Sense
In the end, many of the most basic golf cart tips we can give you boil down to common sense and courtesy. This will not only help you avoid getting in trouble with the club, but it can also help you dodge confrontations with fellow golfers.
Stay behind other golfers when you’re driving, no matter how generously you intend to give them space. Once the golf club swings, there’s no telling what direction or how far the ball will travel and, at the very least, getting pelted stings.
Golfers also tend to require quiet surroundings in order to properly concentrate and prepare. Because of this, you’ll want to keep your noise to a minimum. Many golf carts are going to be quiet anyway, but don’t blast music or talk loudly when you’re moving around.
With the basics under your belt, it’s time to hit the green! While you can usually find golf carts at the clubs you visit, you can also stop by Revel 42 Golf Carts & Powersports to check out our models for sale right now. We welcome all patrons from Garner, Raleigh, Clayton, and Cary, North Carolina.