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    Disabled Cart Policy

Disabled Cart Policy 

 

Your patronage at Riverside Golf Course is truly appreciated. 

It is course policy to restrict motorized cart traffic to the cart paths when weather or turf conditions warrant. It is also course policy to prohibit carts on all tees and within 30 feet of greens. This policy ensures that we can continue to provide the best possible playing conditions in the long term. 

However, we also recognize the needs of disabled golfers who suffer from mobility impairments or other conditions that would make it impossible to enjoy the golf course with restrictions on golf cart use. In addition, though the use of golf carts is typically restricted to golfers, we understand that spectators with disabilities may also require the use of a golf cart. Both spectators and golfers may request the use of a golf cart under this policy; however, spectators are required, whenever possible, to stay on cart paths. 

Golfers and spectators with disabilities who desire an accommodation, including the use of a golf cart that is not subject to the usual restrictions, should identify themselves to management. It is legally permissible for management to request credible assurance that use of a golf cart is required because of the person’s disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If so requested, the following documentation must be provided: 

A VALID DISABLED PLACARD OR DISABILITY LICENSE PLATE ISSUED IN THE NAME OF THE GUEST BY THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF ANY STATE. 

OR 

DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY BY A MEDICAL PROVIDER. 

If such documentation cannot be provided, the golf course shall accept a verbal representation by the guest that a golf cart is required because of the individual’s disability, so long as such representation is not contradicted by observable fact. 

Management will provide golfers and spectators covered by the ADA with a separate cart with an identifying flag. If a golfer or spectator deemed to be covered by the ADA wishes, their name will also be placed on a list, thereby eliminating the need to show documentation each time that they play. For temporary injury-related situations, a date will be attached and the golfer or spectator’s eligibility will expire on the given date. Golfers and spectators will be responsible for notifying Riverside Golf Course when their status changes. Expired documentation will not be accepted. The following procedures must be followed when using a Disabled Flag: 

  • A Disabled Flag applies only to the individual(s) with the disability. 
  • All golfers, including those with disabilities, must pay for use of carts. 
  • An able-bodied golfer riding with a disabled golfer may not take advantage of the Disabled Flag policy and must walk to their ball when it is located in an area otherwise off limits to carts.
  • If more than one disabled person is in the group, they must ride together in areas that would otherwise be restricted to carts. 
  • When conditions warrant and the course has been designated Walking Only, golfers with Disabled Flags must remain on cart paths when a hole has a cart path and must drive in the rough for the holes without cart paths. No driving on fairways will be permitted when the course has been designated Walking Only. In extreme weather conditions that do not safely permit the use of golf carts, individuals requiring a golf cart in order to participate can reschedule their tee time for another day/time when conditions permit the use of a golf cart.
  • Players who qualify for a "Disabled Flag" may drive their carts no closer than 10 feet from any tee or green (except on days when such access is restricted due to course conditions) and must keep carts out of Environmental Areas, which are marked along the golf course. 
  • Disabled flags may not be allowed on days of extreme weather conditions in which such golf cart use is unsafe or will cause destruction of the course. This decision will be made by the manager and/or course superintendent. 
  • Misuse of a Disabled Flag or failure to follow this policy may result in suspension of golf privileges.
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