[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by deano_hoosier

Proposal to increase golf course revenue is to sell Trail Fees to Bikers so that they may ride and enjoy the many miles of golf cart paths on golf courses that they are now prohibited from using. They pay bonds on their homes to fund building the golf courses and amenity fees that help maintain these many miles of cart paths so shouldn't they be available for their use?

The proposal suggests, for discussion, that bikers be given access to golf cart paths the first 90 minutes of daylight and late afternoon openings following last tee-time reservations. Since bikers cause no damage/wear and tear to greens or tee boxes their "trail fee" would be smaller to account for the lighter use of the course facilities. Given the slight possibility of being nailed by an errant golf shot and given that most bikers wear some protective gear, they would be required to sign a waiver acknowledging the possibility of being struck and forgoing their ability to seek damages against the golfer involved. The idea could be expanded to cover walkers and Segway riders as well.

Is this a good idea?

Happy April Fools Day, well done.