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Much press is given to golf courses--the turf, the landscaping, the architecture of the clubhouse, even the layout of the pro shop. And those are all essential parts of the experience for players. But, just for this article, let’s turn our attention to a part of the public-golf facility most people don’t usually think about--the paths that wind their way through the course.
Admittedly, this is not a sexy topic. Everyone would rather hear about the water hazards, sand traps, even the putting greens. But no single aspect of a course gets more use than the cart paths, and no single aspect gets more neglect. Why? Because paths are just … there.
Whether a facility sees more use from golfers who use push carts to move their clubs along the fairway or whether it has gas- or electric-powered carts available, the paths are going to get plenty of use, and they must be kept in good repair.