bluewolf
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Maybe we should ban fat people in winter? 12 stone guy carrying 3 stones of equipment versus 20 stone guy not carrying, but using a trolley on the path.
Maybe we should ban fat people in winter? 12 stone guy carrying 3 stones of equipment versus 20 stone guy not carrying, but using a trolley on the path.
duncan mackie
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we currently have buggies fully in use...and no dedicated buggy paths either; so the crux of the thread's not really our issue.
I would just point out that there are 2 sides to the single trolley route v multiple walking ones - as already pointed out there will be times when you wouldn't want everyone to even walk some routes (but can't stop them) whilst on the other hand you can route trollies quite easily around greens etc
Personally I use a Clic with a lightweight bag, reduced set and pretty empty pockets - and I follow my own path!
I would just point out that there are 2 sides to the single trolley route v multiple walking ones - as already pointed out there will be times when you wouldn't want everyone to even walk some routes (but can't stop them) whilst on the other hand you can route trollies quite easily around greens etc
Personally I use a Clic with a lightweight bag, reduced set and pretty empty pockets - and I follow my own path!
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
No trolley bans at our but they implement buggy bans.
Personally, lightweight carry bag, sticks, couple of balls and I'm set, if I need waterproofs their on before the off with a jacket in the bag along with mcwets....... I travel light!
Personally, lightweight carry bag, sticks, couple of balls and I'm set, if I need waterproofs their on before the off with a jacket in the bag along with mcwets....... I travel light!
GB72
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We do not have trolley bans but do have the compulsory use of hedgehogs from the end of October (which reminds me I need to buy some for the Go-Kart).
We are lucky in that we do not have many buggies on the course so at least the damage that they cause is avoided.
We are lucky in that we do not have many buggies on the course so at least the damage that they cause is avoided.
Essex_Stu
Tour Rookie
Electric trolley ban in place when the course is very wet. Other than that the green areas and parts of fairways are roped off to trolleys. Doesnt bother me either way as I carry. Nearly all the other guys in my swindle also carry in winter but go back to trolleys in summer. I prefer carrying as when the aprons are roped off I cant be bothered to park my trolley 1 side and walk round to the other!
Got my hedgehogs ready for the GK and always leave a carry bag in the boot in case weget a trolly ban (rare). Heavy rain due tomorrow and all night into Saturday morning so it will be good to see how the work on ditch clearng has paid off
Shiny
Head Pro
No trolley ban but a definate buggy ban. Our course is as wet as everywhere else at the moment but not churing up with mud as we seem to apart from one hole not be too boggy. I will carry on using my trolley with winter wheels until told otherwise.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Ironically, during the worst of the Spring and Summer rains with standing water over many parts of the course, there was no ban.
But during the Winter, when the ground was pretty dry - we had a ban....
But during the Winter, when the ground was pretty dry - we had a ban....
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
This is one of the most ignorant and prejudiced posts I have read. You see this from a single perspective and do not consider people that cannot carry a bag due to health/age related issues and there are many people like this over 50 YOA.
So! I guess your course becomes unusable in the Summer due to the destruction wrought to the course through the winter by the use of trollies by these lazy people. Just think about it and try to view a situation through the eyes of others, it may help you to become a more tolerant and understanding person.
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Psychew
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I see this is an old post but it is very relevant to me at the moment My partner is disabled and his club like many others have a trolley ban I am at this point fighting the decision under the equality act Trolley bans are discrimatory Disabled people enjoy a game of golf as much as non disabled The EGU states that dedicated path ways adjacent to the fairway should be provided under the reasonable adjustment under the Act SIRI ? Have done research that states electric trolleys do no more damage as foot bag carriers Buggies do a very slight more damage I am fighting his club and am considering taking to court if they do not act fairly and equally to all If course closed to disabled it should be closed to all After I have sorted out local course I am going to fight nationally to stop all golf clubs/courses discriminating against the disabled It is not just morally wrong but is illegal I wonder how many of you would support me in the fight I know a few of you won't as I've read the comments if you can't carry a bag you shouldn't be allowed to play golf If I knew who u were I'd be citing you in court as breaching the law with your discrimatory attitude thoughts and words God forbid you or someone close to youbnever gets a disability and gets this treatment
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So you would rather see trolleys rip up golf courses in extreme weather conditions than see them sensibly ensure all trolleys and buggies are banned.
We play with someone with a disability and he can't play without a trolley - he is fully supportive of the club when they ban trolleys
Can you please show us the research that says electric trolleys do no more
Damage than carrying - it's wrong.
Also please show me the legislation in regards paths under the EGU
We play with someone with a disability and he can't play without a trolley - he is fully supportive of the club when they ban trolleys
Can you please show us the research that says electric trolleys do no more
Damage than carrying - it's wrong.
Also please show me the legislation in regards paths under the EGU
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Jacko_G
Blackballed
You can't cite someone for having an opinion!
I have lot's of opinions but they're only my opinion! Doesn't make em right or wrong!
I have lot's of opinions but they're only my opinion! Doesn't make em right or wrong!
Psychew
Hacker
I see this is an old post but it is very relevant to me at the moment My partner is disabled and his club like many others have a trolley ban I am at this point fighting the decision under the equality act Trolley bans are discrimatory Disabled people enjoy a game of golf as much as non disabled The EGU states that dedicated path ways adjacent to the fairway should be provided under the reasonable adjustment under the Act SIRI ? Have done research that states electric trolleys do no more damage as foot bag carriers Buggies do a very slight more damage I am fighting his club and am considering taking to court if they do not act fairly and equally to all If course closed to disabled it should be closed to all After I have sorted out local course I am going to fight nationally to stop all golf clubs/courses discriminating against the disabled It is not just morally wrong but is illegal I wonder how many of you would support me in the fight I know a few of you won't as I've read the comments if you can't carry a bag you shouldn't be allowed to play golf If I knew who u were I'd be citing you in court as breaching the law with your discrimatory attitude thoughts and words God forbid you or someone close to you never gets a disability and gets this treatment
chippa1909
Head Pro
Is this a wind up?
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Repeating the tripe doesn't make it any more valid
Psychew
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New to forum so don't know how to send attachments send email address and I'll willingly send the research Don't want courses ripped up but good course management with roped areas/paths would ensure even distribution Its not me saying its not me but the law Courses should lay either tempory paths they could use bark etc or cut new paths along side of the fairway as some already have in the rough
Psychew
Hacker
No its no wind up do some research and look at the equality act Buggy ban got overturned by disabled three some when they raised as an equality issue If it goes to court Judge can instruct the reasonable adjustments to be made plus could cost club more as person discriminated against gets compensation
Psychew
Hacker
If u support our service personel who have been injured in Afghanistan etc Whose limbs are blown off then you too would not think this is tripe They enjoy playing golf too so why should they only be allowed to play in good weather They pay same green fees as non disabled members If course open to non disabled it should be open to disabled too I think some people on here are very selfish I only hope you never suffer from MS or any other disabling illness As for disabled person accepting the ban that's probably cos he's a lone person amid small narrow minded bigot
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
The thing you have to consider is costs! Our course is long and 27 holes. To make them buggy/trolley friendly could well cost in the excess of 50k as a guess if not a lot more.
Ultimately this will filter down to a huge hike in subs to find what is effectively a minority with the club.
You also have to factor in the 90* rule. If paths are so far out the way the player could be posed with longer walks from said paths to where their ball is located.! For examples path ways to the right of the right hand rough and miss left with a hook. On some holes at ours this could be a 100-150yrd walk.
We have one founder member who has MS, and simply cannot play without a buggy. He is totally supportive of the buggy ban and enjoys the break during the wet months.......
Ultimately this will filter down to a huge hike in subs to find what is effectively a minority with the club.
You also have to factor in the 90* rule. If paths are so far out the way the player could be posed with longer walks from said paths to where their ball is located.! For examples path ways to the right of the right hand rough and miss left with a hook. On some holes at ours this could be a 100-150yrd walk.
We have one founder member who has MS, and simply cannot play without a buggy. He is totally supportive of the buggy ban and enjoys the break during the wet months.......
