A good rule is to keep them with 10 to 15 yards of all tees and greens. Motorized carts are different story. Obviously, the more that you drive through an area the better chance you have of wearing that area down. For the most part, you should drive on the cart path. Sue Papinaw, who co-owns of Willow Ridge Golf Course with her husband Doug, said carts can also get in the way of quick game of golf.
People drive up to every shot instead of splitting the difference and parking between the two shots.
Papinaw said, as a rule, people take advantage of the carts with going overboard. You get the occasional problem. Carts may not be as durable as they look. You don't want to drive them into the woods or other hazards. You just have to use good common sense.