Regardless of your driving experience level, you’ll need to follow a few rules when driving your golf cart at a course. By adhering to the guidelines, you’ll display good behavior and make it safer for you and others around you.

If you need a little help to familiarize yourself with these regulations, you have arrived at the right place. Our experts at Discovery Golf Cars have created this guide to help you get started with basic golf course etiquette. Read on to learn more, and for more information, swing by our dealership in Land O’ Lakes and Clearwater, FL. We are happy to welcome our friends from St. Petersburg and Lakeland.

Use Common Sense

Use common sense when driving your golf cart on the greens and keep in mind the following tips:

• Stay behind other golfers when driving your golf cart, as not doing it can put you in range of their next hit.
• Remain as quiet as possible and avoid distracting other golfers around you at the course.
• Be courteous and practice safe driving tips at all times.

Follow the 90-Degree Regulation

Also, you’ll want to follow the 90-degree rule, which means that you can drive your cart to your ball on the grass at a 90-degree angle or make it like a straight line. This will help you minimize the time you are on the grass and avoid damaging the well-manicured greenery.

Pay Attention to Occasional Restrictions

Be mindful of days when your course might restrict your golf cart's movement to only the cart paths. You won’t be able to drive onto the grass at all, so avoid attempting it.

On such days, you’ll want to drive to a point on the path closest to your ball and walk the remaining distance yourself. To ensure you don’t break any rules, it’ll be a good idea to ask about any restrictions or rule changes when you arrive at a course.

Always Read Signs

Generally speaking, you must read any posted signs, whether on the road or the course. This is key to your safety and helps you maintain decorum, too.

When you arrive at a course for the first time or the first time in a while, you’ll want to ask about any specific signs so you can pay attention to them. Also, this will help you follow symbols or marks you aren’t familiar with.

We hope this guide helps you stay safer and more responsible on a course. If you need more advice, connect with our experts at Discovery Golf Cars. We’re in Land O' Lakes and Clearwater, FL, and we are proud to serve those from St. Petersburg and Lakeland, so stop by today.