Week 5: The Proper Maintenance of Golf Carts
Jack H -
As I continue blogging my work at Oro Valley Country Club, the topic of this weeks blog is about what we have to do for our golf carts. Although some people do choose to walk the course, the most popular form of transportation for golfers is to take a golf cart, either provided by the club or a personal one if they live on the course. This is because the average golf course is just over 7,000 yards long, which is a minimum of 4 miles. Because courses are not just a straightforward 7,000 yards, the average walking distance is usually just over 5 miles. Obviously, people that are older or possibly injured would not be able to walk the course, so they just take a cart.
At Oro Valley Country Club, there are 60 golf carts available for public use. Oftentimes, not all 60 will be out on the course at once, but there are times, such as large tournaments, where all 60 are being used. In the morning, before the course opens, there needs to be 4 carts brought up to the upper parking lot, so that members are able to park and grab a cart as they would like. There also needs to be 2 rows of usually 6-10 carts each on the main area by the golf shop. This is where all bags that are dropped off and all bags that are stored overnight that will be used for the day are placed. This is the most convenient place for golfers to have their bags as it is the most central. Both of these areas are watched throughout the day so that more carts can be brought up from the Cart Barn (where the carts are stored) and so that dirty carts that have been used can be cleaned and restocked.
Throughout the day, when are carts are returned, it is necessary that the carts are cleaned and restocked so that golfers are able to have everything they need. To start, we empty out the cooler on the side cart of any garbage or ice that was used during the round. Then, we check to make sure that the sand and seed bottles on the side of the cart are both full. This is important because the mix of sand and seed is used to fill in divots and help the grass grow back on the golf course. We also make sure that there is no other trash or personal belongings left in the cart. Next, we use a pressure washer to clean all parts of the cart of grass, sand, and leaves. This makes the carts look nice and clean the next day. Finally, we add in new water bottles, tees, scorecards, pencils, and towels before parking them in the cart barn so that they can charge overnight.
Thank you for reading my blog and I hope to have you read again next where I will be talking about the practice facilities at Oro Valley Country Club.
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