Potential golf car risks on the golf course

August 20, 2007

Striking objects

Holes and depressions in the ground

Exposed tree roots and stumps

Boulders/retaining walls next to golf car path

Exposed pipes

Hidden objects ex., railroad ties

Exposed metal guardrail on a bridge

Directional roping

Concrete planter at bottom of path

Course design and maintenance

Steep slopes, hills, ravines and cliffs

Steeply graded golf cart paths

“S” shaped golf car paths

S harp or hairpin turns

Cart paths with loose rock or sand

Vegetation that obstructs view

Insufficient railings on bridge

Intersection of public roadway and golf car path

Failure to warn

No warning signage near danger

Failure to install speed bumps

Lack of mirrors near blind areas

No directional signage

Failure to rope off dangerous areas

Failure to install barriers or guardrails

Failure to warn when activating sprinklers

No warning signage for motorists at golf car crossing