Whether it's from golf carts, maintenance equipment, or just players' feet, the increased number of rounds over the past several years has created the on-going need to de-compact and repair high traffic areas, particularly pinch points.
What are pinch points? These are spots where vehicular traffic is squeezed into a tight zone, which commonly occurs as carts leave tee complexes, or enter green complexes. One of the most challenging scenarios is where carts only have a single point of ingress or egress from the hole. This is why you will often see cart paths curved in an effort to allow multiple entry and exit points.
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| The entry into #11 green cart path funnels all traffic into a single point. |
Wear and tear from traffic becomes exacerbated following periods of heavy rainfall. From August 1-October 17 we received a whopping 20.2" of rainfall. The balance between protecting the golf course and allowing members access can be difficult during these extreme periods.
Without continuous cart paths from tee to green, there is no silver bullet that can eliminate this issue. Instead, it is an ongoing battle that we will continue to fight using a combination of aerification, sodding and mats. As always, there is plenty of work to be done over the winter, in preparation for the 2027 golf season.
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