They had gotten too close to the shore and drove it into the lake. They wanted to keep playing, and didn't even apologize for putting the first one in the lake. It was like it was no big deal. It's not uncommon for club pros to see golf carts buzzing along the fringe of a green or atop a tee box. Lyon said ball marks are an increasingly serious problem because the marks in the new hybrid grasses don't heal as quickly.
Hybrid grasses are popular because they promote a smooth roll and require less maintenance.
And then there are cell phones, which, depending on whom you talk with, may be climbing up the breach of etiquette charts. Cell phones allow a lot of players to go out and play during the week, when they wouldn't be able to otherwise. But I've also kidded that it would be nice if they checked them in at the clubhouse. Once in a while we get a complaint, but we see it more as a positive. We are busy during the week, and a lot of those golfers are using cell phones.