GOLF CART safety is an issue for area golf courses. Jeremy Priwer of
Columbus (left in cart) and Jeff Westfall of Erie manuevered the paths at Village Green in North Kingsville Monday.
WARREN DILLAWAY
Golf carts not so safe
Use on rise, injuries as well
Star Beacon
While DelPrince has seen interest in golf carts grow, he hasn’t seen any problems find their way onto Hickory Grove.
“Really, the only thing, thank God, that’s happened here, knock on wood, is we have a hazard that runs through the center of the golf course. It’s maybe a six-foot wide creek. One time, somebody didn’t put the safety break down far enough and the cart rolled away from them,” he said. “That’s the only mishap we’ve had.”
It’s an assessment echoed by Hemlock Springs Golf Club’s Greg Maruna.
“We’ve been lucky. We really haven’t had any major problems at all,” the 18-year manager said.
And Maruna’s advice for anyone looking to purchase a golf cart was simple.
“The main thing is just being sensible,” he said. “Don’t go on too hilly of terrain. Just use your head.”
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