Buggys and Trolleys

Due to the unseasonably dry weather we have been experiencing recently, it has been possible to allow the use of buggies on the course for considerably longer than usual at this time of year. 

 Unfortunately though, this time of year by it's nature is generally when the use of buggies becomes restricted and mostly banned altogether.  This decision is not a blanket ban as was put to us  recently, but is entirely down to the condition of the ground and ultimately the weather, which is nearly always wetter at this time of year.

Just as when we take the difficult decision to close the course, we do not make the decision to restrict the use of buggies lightly; we appreciate that many of you rely on them to play.

 It is however in the interest of every member that the condition of the course as well as the safety of buggy users is maintained and when a ban is introduced it will be for one and normally both of these reasons.  

A regular complaint/comment when a buggy ban is in place is that the Greenkeeping team are out on the course using machinery.

The team know the course intricately along with all its wet areas where buggies may struggle or be unsafe and are able to avoid them by taking the best route to and from any particular job. 

 Unfortunately, buggy users do not have this luxury as they are following a golf ball for 18 holes!

Our machinery is essential to our work at all times - imagine doing drainage work with wheelbarrows and spades; possible, but not practical at all.  It is also worth pointing out that where at all possible, we do not use machinery at this time of year; the rough and fairway mowers will not be in use until spring.

we have the protection of the course and peoples safety as a priority, which is in everyone's interest.

Thank you for your understanding.