Buggies banned course open!

[Fish]

That’s a good point put up an explanation on on the notice board this will stop most complaints as the reason is in front of them.
But most clubs keep members in the dark.
Just email all buggy users of the course status when there’s a buggy ban as well.
It’s not that hard.

We do all that, and more, doesn’t stop some complaining and calling foul!!

 

[Slab]

Guess we start from the opposite as the default position. Most folk are in a buggy anyway and if weather/conditions mean they can’t be used for all or part of the course it pretty much effects everyone
Last two courses to open both have 100% concrete paths round the entire course, so they always have the option of keeping buggy’s going, just stick to the path and stop at right angles to your ball, another couple you might get a buggy on front nine and just stay off fairways then have to switch to trolley’s etc for back nine & occasionally its walking only (with trolley) Never seen it as carry only

Can’t say I’ve ever seen a policy on it though, courses are either fully open, restricted in some way or shut. Not sure what a member would do if they need one to play, probably would just get told it’s not happening, but any buggy bans are kept to a minimum of the odd day or two here and there. It’s never frequent or long term

 

[Dannyc]

Once u see a buggy wheel spinning back down a hill the mess it makes u got understand why they ban them
Unfortunately people who need them must understand

 

[cookelad]

This time of year at Shooters Hill buggeys would "always" be banned the slopes on the course would make them a H&S nightmare plus the potential damage to the course with them sliding down slopes. We had (I assume they're still there, but I'm not) a couple of seniors in one swindle I played with that couldn't get round without one and they just accept that they're going to lose a couple of months golf every year.

 

[IanM]

Celtic Manor insist on buggy's keeping to cart paths all year, as it does get wet in the winter and there are some serious slopes out there.... plenty of incidents when players ignore the rule and damage themselves or the cart in an accident. The Grove (Watford version) have gps on their carts... if you go too near a tee, green or danger area, it stops any makes you reverse...

 

[Grant85]

Definitely think buggies are a big problem unless it is very firm durable links style ground OR it is dry OR the course has been specifically designed and layed out for buggy use.

Totally appreciate in the US and parts of Europe where it is extremely warm they basically have to allow buggy use as people would be far too fatigued to play and not enjoy it. But for inland courses in the UK and in wet conditions, this is going to cause some hefty wear and tear on a course that will need several weeks of good dry weather to recover.

 

[SGC001]

So for those that operate a no buggies of any kind at times, for any reason, do those members that can’t play without using one complain or claim it’s discrimination as the course is open but they're not allowed on it as a full paying member?

Write it in your terms and conditions of membership

 

[clubchamp98]

Definitely think buggies are a big problem unless it is very firm durable links style ground OR it is dry OR the course has been specifically designed and layed out for buggy use.

Totally appreciate in the US and parts of Europe where it is extremely warm they basically have to allow buggy use as people would be far too fatigued to play and not enjoy it. But for inland courses in the UK and in wet conditions, this is going to cause some hefty wear and tear on a course that will need several weeks of good dry weather to recover.

We have some on trial at the moment.
They are causing damage but we fear in the end money will talk .
If the club can make money they will have them permanently.