Golf Cart Etiquette
There are the written 'rules of the road' and then there are the unspoken rules of golf cart etiquette. Whether you are getting behind the wheel of this versatile wheel for the first time or have been driving around for years, it never hurts to get a quick refresher of best practices.
Read on to discover popular etiquette practices, then visit Arizona Ranch & Resort to explore golf carts for sale. Our dealership is based in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Follow the 90-Degree Rule
This refers to the practice of driving your golf cart out to your ball on the grass at a 90-degree angle. You'll follow the cart path to a spot that lines up with where your ball is, take a right angle turn, and drive towards the ball.
This golf cart etiquette helps reduce how much a golf cart drives over the grass, which does cause a little bit of damage to the grass. When you consider all of the players who could be driving on the grass over days, weeks, and months, it becomes much more impactful!
The 90-degree rule aims to balance the need to prevent unnecessary damage to the grass while still getting players positioned close to their ball.
Ask About 'Cart Path Only' Rules
A given venue may usually allow golf carts to drive on the grass, but in certain cases implement a 'cart path only' rule.
The venue should let you know about any temporary rule changes, but it's also good golf cart etiquette to double check the standards for the day.
Don't Drive Recklessly
Yes, a golf cart won't be able to hit a top speed in the same way as a car. But it's still important to stick to safe speeds. This helps reduce the chances of an accident or injury, of course.
But it also helps reduce unnecessary noise pollution. People nearby likely don't want to hear your golf cart engine roaring when they could instead hear chirping of birds (or silence)!
Stick to using your golf cart to travel from one hole to the next and avoid any impulse to go "joy riding".
Looking to buy a golf cart? Check out the selection at Arizona Ranch & Resort Cars. Our dealership is based in Prescott Valley, Arizona, and we also serve those in Flagstaff and Surprise.