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Golf Cart Driving Etiquette for Beginners

Apr. 27 2022 Ownership Tips By Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment

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If you want to have more fun on the golf course and make the experience safer and more memorable for you and others around you, our guide can help. Our experts at Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment have created this guide to highlight a few general rules you should follow when driving your golf vehicle on the fairways.

Keep reading this guide to learn more about the golf cart driving etiquette to follow, and for more information, visit our dealership for a friendly chat with our team. You’ll find us in Madison & Biloxi, MS, where we happily welcome our patrons from Mobile, AL, and Jackson, MS.

Always Read Signs

When you arrive at a golf course, ensure that you look for any posted notices and follow them intently. These guidelines help maintain decorum and the safety of visitors. If you are visiting a golf course for the first time or don’t see any communications at the entrance, you might want to ask an employee to guide you.

Follow the 90-Degree Guideline

May golf courses need you to follow the 90-degree rule. This is essentially the convenience that fairways offer you by allowing you to drive your golf cart on designated cart parts. You will want to follow this protocol and bring your vehicle to your ball on the grass in a straight line—at a 90-degree angle. This helps reduce damage to the turf even if you are on the grass for some time.

However, be mindful of any restrictions your golf course may have on this movement on certain days, or it may not allow this driving convenience. To be on the safer side, ask the authorities for more clarity.

Take Care of the Turf

You will also want to be mindful of the turf and avoid damaging it. It takes a lot to maintain the lush greenery on the courses, and you will want to avoid wasting time, effort, and money used to retain the pristine look. 

Make sure that you take all possible measures to avoid making sharp turns, speeding along in the cart, or applying your brakes suddenly. These practices can damage the surface of the golf course and make the greens unappealing. You will also want to keep your distance from wet and muddy areas and grass with standing water.

Use Common Sense

More importantly, you will want to be courteous and use common sense when driving your golf cart on a course. When you behave the way you should, you can help maintain a positive environment around you and expect other drivers to be polite to you.

Here are a few tips to follow:

  • Make sure you don’t disturb anyone around you.
  • Ensure that you stay behind other golfers when driving your golf cart.
  • Don't drive forward or back up when a player is still addressing the ball.

Now that you are more familiar with golf cart driving etiquette to follow on the greens, you are ready to bring your vehicle out on the course. For more advice or help upgrading your golf cart to the latest model, visit Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment. Our experts can suggest models for your budget and help you pick one that’s ideal for you. Our dealership is in Madison & Biloxi, MS, and we proudly serve Mobile, AL, and Jackson, MS.