Golf Cart Etiquette

If you’re new to playing golf, you’ll want to ensure that you understand all the rules and expectations. This not only includes the rules of the game but also the general guidelines for moving around the course, especially while driving a golf cart. Golf carts are extremely useful and help to shorten your walking time and get you where you need to be faster, but they need to be driven with care and consideration for the golfers around you. That’s why we’ve prepared this guide to golf cart etiquette, so read on to learn more.

The 90° Rule

A golf course attendant or a sign on the course might refer to the 90° rule that should be followed while driving your cart. This rule means that you are allowed to drive your cart over the grass to get to your ball, but only if you follow the path until you’re aligned with where your ball is located, then make a sharp right-angle turn off the path to drive straight towards it. This minimizes how much time your cart is on the grass, while still allowing golfers to get to their ball.

Go Slow and Watch Out for Others

It pays to use some common sense on the course to avoid upsetting others or violating the course rules. Stay behind other golfers while you’re on the course. Remember that golf is a sport requiring a great deal of concentration, so any disturbances can cause a golfer to miss their shot and ruin their game. This means you should do your best to talk quietly and not play loud music as you drive around the course. Respecting others will go a long way toward ensuring you have a relaxing day on the course, and other golfers will be inclined to treat you with the same courtesy.

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