The 90-degree rule is a common golf course regulation pertaining to the operation of golf carts. It dictates the path a cart must take from the cart path to the fairway. The primary purpose is to minimize wear and tear on the turf, particularly in areas that receive heavy cart traffic. Instead of driving directly across the fairway at any point, carts are only permitted to turn onto the fairway at a 90-degree angle from the cart path.
This regulation helps preserve the condition of the course, ensuring a better playing experience for all golfers. By limiting the areas where carts cross the fairway, groundskeepers can more easily maintain healthy grass and prevent the formation of ruts or bare patches. It’s a cooperative effort between course management and players to balance convenience with course preservation. The implementation and enforcement of such rules have evolved alongside the increasing popularity of golf carts, becoming a standard practice at many golf courses.
