Wild Grandchildren in golf cart

[crummybuttons]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

[graciegirl]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

I agree.

Good for you to report it.

Were they on the paths or running around tearing up greens?

[NotGolfer]

I so agree with you!!!! Carts are NOT toys or some kind of ATV !!!! Glad you reported it===so hopefully it was taken care of expediously!!!

[Madelaine Amee]

If the kids were over loaded with energy, I think the grand parents were just pleased to get them out of the house and did not worry too much what they were doing. Where I came from, they would have had a bill for damage to the course.

[sjdjmd]

Glad you reported them. Dangerous to say the least...for everyone!

[justjim]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

:evil6: Definitely the right thing to do.

[Spizwink]

Whom should we report them to? We had an incident where some teenagers were coming at us head on where the golf cart path is divided. We were returning home after dark after visiting friends. There was a second cart of kids on the correct side of the path and no doubt, they were racing. It was a close call.

[JourneyOfLife]

Wouldn't you like to know the details about it?

I wonder if the situation was: grandchildren of a renter with cart privileges or grandchildren of an owner's cart?

:22yikes:

[rubicon]

Were these the grand children of residents or renters?
Where was the ambassador?
There seems to be more and more of this bad behavior which I believe falls directly on the irresponsibility of adults.
A golf cart is an attraction and you can expect it to draw the attention of youngsters in mischevious ways. Unsupervised use of a golf cart is a tragedy waiting to happen

[redwitch]

Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.

As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.

TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.

[JourneyOfLife]

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As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter?

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If you were a landlord and provided cart privileges as part of the rental agreement it might!

Unexpected consequences.

[OnTrack]

Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.

As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.

TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.

An excellent and common sense post. :thumbup:



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[njbchbum]

Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.

As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.

TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.

couldn't have said it better myself, redwitch!

[trainman5360]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

I Agree GrandParents I do not find it Cute nor entertaining when I see your Grand Children by themselves driving the Carts. You might think it is Great but they are not TOYS and Can Cause Injury to themselves and others. Chances are they are no better Drivers than any one elses grand kids and you probably get upset when you see someone elses kids driveing. I am not an Ole Scrooge and I Love Kids but come on Safety first> Thanks

[Roaddog53]

I think it is more a novelty for the teenagers and younger kids to drive a golf cart and either not be of driving age or have fun in little "carts" racing around. We all know too well and can attest to numerous cases of seeing grand kids driving even under the legal age, or teenagers racing/joy riding. It does not matter who the owner is it is still wrong. We too get annoyed by the recklessness. We have had incidents in our neighborhood of teenagers in rental carts spinning out with wet pavement after rains, racing down the streets, and more. But, we all recall our days when we also thought we were invinsibleand did some crazy things. In no means it makes it right, and it is sad when something happens. In reality, there is no where you can call and report it. Sure you can try to call the police, but by the time they get there, they are gone, the rental company (we have done that and neighbors have also and provided the cart number), but they really won't do anything either unless there is damage. Than they will use the information. Community Watch's hands are tied. As long as there are grandparents, they will let their little darlings play and hope for the best since they always say "what...my little Johnny/janie couldn't have done that!" Lol

[travelguy]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

you actually think that 'scolding' is appropriate? if the drivers were underage then law enforcement should be involved. if reckless driving was observed then law enforcement should be involved. and if it can be determined that public safety was at risk, then law enforcement should be involved. community watch is ineffective in enforcing this sort of thing. and lastly, the owners of the golf cart should have their golf cart privileges terminated.:shocked:

[Gerald]

I am amazed that people here forget this is an area designed for adult's mostly over 55 years. Then because the villages does not entertain the children every minute they give them the carts to play with. Sooner or LATER A CHILD IS HURT. Then it is always the fault of the villages or the poor person who happened to be in there way. You see it every day Kids in carts driving, or too many kids in the carts, or sitting on the drivers lap. Would these same people give there car keys to them also. I once tried to tell a person that had five kids in a two seater cart that some one could get hurt with so many in the cart. I have never heard such language from a person. So now I just watch and pray that I am not around in my cart or car when they get hurt.

[graciegirl]

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[mulligan]

HMMM... I wonder how cart driving privileges would be terminated ???

[memason]

Well, I've seen a lot of kids driving around this season and have never seen anything remotely close to what is reported here. In fact, the kids I see driving around the Villages, in carts, are good drivers and actually STOP at the stop signs. ...and, I'm out in the cart every day. I never saw one kid that didn't use the turn signals...go figure.

I'm sure there are isolated incidents, but I believe it to be a small minority of young drivers. I could go on for days about what I see the residents do here, in golf carts.

It just seems odd to me that the same people on TOTV see these types of things...

I guess I'm just lucky . . .

[skyc6]

Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.

As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.

TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.

Well said, Redwitch!
You know, there are probably some people who have no interest in pets, or grandchildren or golf carts, living right here in TV, and love it in spite of those things. I am not speaking personally because I like dogs, grandchildren and golf carts, but I realize everyone does not and we need to be more tolerant. :) Sometimes the same person who wants the right to bring their dog into a restaurant they share with others will be the same person who wants the golf cart driver who exceeds the speed limit by 3 miles put in an orange suit and prosecuted "to the fullest extent of the law!" They also don't appreciate a family with children sitting next to them in restaurants or movie theaters, but probably see nothing wrong with bringing their dog. hmmm... food for thought :) Tolerance, people, tolerance! We live in a paradise!:duck: :duck:

[graciegirl]

Were these the grand children of residents or renters?
Where was the ambassador?
There seems to be more and more of this bad behavior which I believe falls directly on the irresponsibility of adults.
A golf cart is an attraction and you can expect it to draw the attention of youngsters in mischevious ways. Unsupervised use of a golf cart is a tragedy waiting to happen

Ambassadors were clocking out, I would guess. This was past the time of play on the course, it appears. It doesn't matter whether a child is a renters offspring or an owners and there are plenty of young people who drive responsibly and cause no difficulty ever.

However, over the years there has been much VERY EXPENSIVE damage inflicted on golf courses that we have lived on by kids who "borrow" a golf cart from the club and ride it around after hours...... and since we "belonged" to the club, it inevitably fell on all members to pay for the repairs. Tearing up greens amount to thousands of dollars of damage and of course means more to those of us who have been golfers all of our lives and causes our blood pressures to rise.

There are kids who truly are trustworthy and wonderful and reflect their upbringing and others who are just a little too...adventurous to be trusted unwatched with a four wheel vehicle that can harm them, others and cause property damage.

Being a card carrying grandparent, I have always erred on the side of caution.

It is spring break time. Things will calm down soon.

I just hope nobody...and no property gets damaged, the emphasis first on people, kids and us.

AND...Great post Redwitch. Have I told you yet today that you are one smart cookie.

[rubicon]

Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.

As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.

TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm Elementary", said he
You said "whether it was a homeowners( resident) or renters grandchildren does it matter? "Ït is usually a homeowners (resident) who allow their granchildren to drive the cart." "renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs."

So we come full circle and apparently it does matter if it is a homeowner(resident) or a renter ( I said) because "it does make a difference" and the question of status was well, please forgive me "elementary"

And if these kids were not related to a homeowner (resident ) or renter then we have a problem as large as immigration and we better fix the borders:boxing2:

[patfla06]

And I'm sure your insurance won't cover anything that happens if the driver is under age!
I've already told my Nephew (age 10) he cannot drive it (when we move and get one!)
until he's 14 and then ONLY when an adult is with him.

Tough love keeps our loved ones SAFE.

[Mickedamouse24]

:shocked: Who came up with the number "14" as being age apropriate to drive a golf cart!? Seems to me a operator should be at least old enough to obtain a driver's license and actually have one in order to drive a cart!

[paulandjean]

What damage did they do on the golf course? Did not see anything in the paper?

[graciegirl]

What damage did they do on the golf course? Did not see anything in the paper?

Nothing was said by OP about damage on the golf course. I was telling my tales of woes on courses we had lived on.

I like the paper.

The police blotter is BACK.

[paulandjean]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

What damage did they do? Did not see anything in the paper.

[tommy steam]

I Agree GrandParents I do not find it Cute nor entertaining when I see your Grand Children by themselves driving the Carts. You might think it is Great but they are not TOYS and Can Cause Injury to themselves and others. Chances are they are no better Drivers than any one elses grand kids and you probably get upset when you see someone elses kids driveing. I am not an Ole Scrooge and I Love Kids but come on Safety first> Thanks

Just the other day in front of my house, I saw a kid about 8 or 9 driving a golf cart with an older gentleman. The child had trouble making the turn on the corner. Grandpa helped him with the turn. Are you kidding me!

[OnTrack]

What damage did they do? Did not see anything in the paper.

Most likely, you won't ever read of things like this in the Happy Paper.

Same for the neighbor of ours, who almost got pulled out of her cart by two guys in a car...at Spanish Springs a while back.

Even with a police report filed, it somehow didn't make the paper either. :oops:

That's one of the biggest criticisms I have about it.

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[graciegirl]

I too hope they were caught and their grandparents were scolded, Crummy Buttons.

[JoeC1947]

What damage did they do? Did not see anything in the paper.

The OP did not say that there was any damage done. Golf carts drive on the courses all the time.

[paulandjean]

The OP did not say that there was any damage done. Golf carts drive on the courses all the time.

So like the kids did nothing. Maybe they where just driving around, Maybe they are playing the course the next day. Sounds like a lot about nothing. Rumors.

[JoeC1947]

So like the kids did nothing. Maybe they where just driving around, Maybe they are playing the course the next day. Sounds like a lot about nothing. Rumors.

Maybe they were just looking for lost balls?

[paulandjean]

Maybe they were just looking for lost balls?

JoeC1947, When people ask me ,what I do not like about the villages,this is it. Old people,starting a post without any facts and everyone jumping onboard.Still cannot find out what the kids did wrong. Seems that there are a whole lot of folks who do not like the youngsters here.

[CFrance]

Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.

As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.

TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.

:BigApplause: Excellent point, redwitch. Take them t Disney or over to the beach, or organize day trips. Bored kids will always find something to do!

[senior citizen]

Sure are a lot of assumptions going on here. Sadly, it wasn't necessarily a TV resident's grandchild; the "child" may have been not been visiting -- either lives here or lives in a neighboring town; the carts could have been "borrowed". Has happened more than once here. I remember a couple of years ago two carts were stolen, driven around and then driven into Silver Lake. I am glad that the OP cared enough to call someone to stop them. Here's hoping they were caught and held accountable.

As to whether it was a homeowner's or renter's grandchild, does it matter? (BTW, statistically, it is usually a homeowner who allows their grandchildren to drive the cart -- renters don't want the risk of damaging a cart that is not theirs.) Either way, it is a reckless act and one that put these idiot kids in grave danger and could get them in a lot of trouble.

TV is a great place for kids to visit but once they hit mid to late teens, TV is a place of boredom for them unless they're avid golfers -- they're stuck swimming with little kids; the music isn't even geared to their parents' age, it was way too old-fashioned for their taste; golf cart rides aren't fun unless they're driving; activities are geared to old folks' abilities; too young to drink, so the town rolls up at 9:00 pm. If they go alone somewhere in TV, they are looked at with suspicion. There really is little to entertain them for long periods of time. Personally, I would make sure that a teeenager wasn't stuck here for more than three days -- the rest of the visit would be off campus.


I agree with your post.

Also, if they did belong to grandparents in The Villages, they should have been told the rules and somehow supervised in the beginning.........

A lot of these kids (I am imagining) "might just come from a place where they ride their own ATV's and such"..........but the golf course is NOT the place for these antics.

Lots of Vermont kids have ATV's and Snowmobiles, etc., dirt bikes....
Totally different rural and woodsy territory........not to be used on golf courses. Golf carts not to be used as ATV's, etc. or to damage the greens.

This is why I always wonder, when I read threads about people who want to move to The Villages with their children........it's a retirement community. Yes, visitors are allowed, but they should abide by the rules. We as grandparents would definitely tell them the rules...........

Where were their parents??

P.S. Our grandchildren are presently at Disney World, Harry Potter Universal Studio and that's their preference. They are loving their April school vacation.

[paulandjean]

I agree with your post.

Also, if they did belong to grandparents in The Villages, they should have been told the rules and somehow supervised in the beginning.........

A lot of these kids (I am imagining) "might just come from a place where they ride their own ATV's and such"..........but the golf course is NOT the place for these antics.

Lots of Vermont kids have ATV's and Snowmobiles, etc., dirt bikes....
Totally different rural and woodsy territory........not to be used on golf courses. Golf carts not to be used as ATV's, etc. or to damage the greens.

This is why I always wonder, when I read threads about people who want to move to The Villages with their children........it's a retirement community. Yes, visitors are allowed, but they should abide by the rules. We as grandparents would definitely tell them the rules...........

Where were their parents??

P.S. Our grandchildren are presently at Disney World, Harry Potter Universal Studio and that's their preference. They are loving their April school vacation.

Where were their parents?? Maybe the grandparents are watching them.

[casita37]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

It's possible they were looking for a lost item, or maybe even a lost pet??? On the other hand, they could have simply been joy-riding....."rode 'all over' the course" just seems to have a negative cyber inflection (just made that up....LOL), but assuming that can be sooooo wrong. They may have had a very good reason for being there. Also....what age children? 12 year olds joy riding or 16 year olds looking for something?? Totally different situations. Why not just say.....Hey, kids....what are you up to? Please stay on the path.

[graciegirl]

It's possible they were looking for a lost item, or maybe even a lost pet??? On the other hand, they could have simply been joy-riding....."rode 'all over' the course" just seems to have a negative cyber inflection (just made that up....LOL), but assuming that can be sooooo wrong. They may have had a very good reason for being there. Also....what age children? 12 year olds joy riding or 16 year olds looking for something?? Totally different situations. Why not just say.....Hey, kids....what are you up to? Please stay on the path.

No one is allowed on the golf courses unless they are playing golf. Not walkers, not ball hunters, not anyone except the maintenance crews and the staff and people who have checked in to play golf and their spectators.

The golf courses don't belong to us, and those are the rules.

This may be new to folks who just moved here but WE don't own them, they aren't common areas.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but have lived on golf courses for three decades, and have seen and helped pay for the damage done by kids...who may or may not have "meant well"

So I truly understand what your kind thoughts are... .and that is my fairest response.

There are some areas that golf courses have public paths adjacent to them and that may have been where these kids were and this all just might be another "tempest in a teapot".

[casita37]

You're right, Gracie. Didn't even think about the paths being strictly for golfers.

Love the tempest in a teapot.....haven't heard that in years!

[paulandjean]

No one is allowed on the golf courses unless they are playing golf. Not walkers, not ball hunters, not anyone except the maintenance crews and the staff and people who have checked in to play golf and their spectators.

The golf courses don't belong to us, and those are the rules.

This may be new to folks who just moved here but WE don't own them, they aren't common areas.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but have lived on golf courses for three decades, and have seen and helped pay for the damage done by kids...who may or may not have "meant well"

So I truly understand what your kind thoughts are... .and that is my fairest response.

There are some areas that golf courses have public paths adjacent to them and that may have been where these kids were and this all just might be another "tempest in a teapot".

Then the op should not have been on the golf course themselves.

[JoeC1947]

If I'm not mistaken there is a multi-modual path that weaves through mira mesa golf course. Maybe the OP was mistaking perfectly legal golf cart operation for something else, maybe they were lost and frightened. Since there was no damage reported I'd rather see children getting their jolly's out in a safe place rather than on the roads. Come on people, I know it was a long time ago but we were all kids once. Let them have some safe fun.

[njbchbum]

Then the op should not have been on the golf course themselves.

please reread the op's orig post - they were finishing play on the 9th hole - and could only be on the course to do so!

[JoeC1947]

No one is allowed on the golf courses unless they are playing golf. Not walkers, not ball hunters, not anyone except the maintenance crews and the staff and people who have checked in to play golf and their spectators.

The golf courses don't belong to us, and those are the rules.

This may be new to folks who just moved here but WE don't own them, they aren't common areas.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but have lived on golf courses for three decades, and have seen and helped pay for the damage done by kids...who may or may not have "meant well"

So I truly understand what your kind thoughts are... .and that is my fairest response.

There are some areas that golf courses have public paths adjacent to them and that may have been where these kids were and this all just might be another "tempest in a teapot".

I hear of people going out on the courses after the starter shacks close all the time especially the people who live on a course, maybe they think they are entitled. Some have even posted on this site. Yes, rules are rules but some are made to be broken. Live and let live, have some fun, let the children play.

[graciegirl]

I hear of people going out on the courses after the starter shacks close all the time especially the people who live on a course, maybe they think they are entitled. Some have even posted on this site. Yes, rules are rules but some are made to be broken. Live and let live, have some fun, let the children play.

okey dokey.

[JoeC1947]

okey dokey.

artichokey

[jetro]

It is not only the grandchildren you have to worry about. When I thought I had seen everything, I saw a gentleman driving his golf cart with a baby strapped into a car seat. What was he thinking?

[JoeC1947]

It is not only the grandchildren you have to worry about. When I thought I had seen everything, I saw a gentleman driving his golf cart with a baby strapped into a car seat. What was he thinking?

He wasn't thinking. I've seen a whole lot more adults driving recklessly and doing stupid things then children. At least children have faster reflexes and probably haven't been drinking.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

:evil6: Definitely the right thing to do.

:agree:

[paulandjean]

Crummybuttons, Were they on the paths,or tearing up the greens??????????????????????????????

[The Flash]

I love seeing kids happy and having fun. I bet they remember that for years. You never know what tomorrow will bring.

[BobnBev]

artichokey

Hokey Pokey...........here comes smokey.....:a20::pepper2::crap2:

[paulandjean]

Crummybuttons, Were they on the paths,or tearing up the greens??????????????????????????????

Well I have heard nothing,read nothing. asume all of this was a rumor started, Just as i thought.Hide your love ones,teenagers in a golf cart. Sometimes if you are nice to them they will be nice to you.My advice.

[graciegirl]

Well I have heard nothing,read nothing. asume all of this was a rumor started, Just as i thought.Hide your love ones,teenagers in a golf cart. Sometimes if you are nice to them they will be nice to you.My advice.

Oh for petes sake. Kids are kids and we love them.... but you can't joyride on the golf course. It doesn't matter whether you are nine or ninety.

Now this probably only gets long time golfers all excited but you can't just drive on the golf courses. It is trespassing.

If kids who think they are having a good time and really don't mean mischief roll a golf cart across the greens then tons of expensive repairs are needed...I mean EXPENSIVE, thousands of dollars.. That isn't right or good.

It appears that no harm was done or all of us old busy bodies would have heard about it and reported it on this forum.

Golf carts are designed to roll on grass, but kids need to know that not all grass is their playground.

Sometimes I think that some folks just like to shout out BLACK, and other folks like to shout out WHITE.

Who knew that getting older caused so much nastiness?

[JoeC1947]

Boy Howdy.

[graciegirl]

Boy Howdy.
:a20::pray::eclipsee_gold_cup::girlneener:

[crummybuttons]

Crummybuttons, Were they on the paths,or tearing up the greens??????????????????????????????

I don't come on this site every day so in answer to your question...They were driving crazy all over the golf course riding fast up and over hills, tee boxes and sorts.

[paulandjean]

I don't come on this site every day so in answer to your question...They were driving crazy all over the golf course riding fast up and over hills, tee boxes and sorts.

I see,fast and crazy....................

[senior citizen]

Oh for petes sake. Kids are kids and we love them.... but you can't joyride on the golf course. It doesn't matter whether you are nine or ninety.

Now this probably only gets long time golfers all excited but you can't just drive on the golf courses. It is trespassing.

If kids who think they are having a good time and really don't mean mischief roll a golf cart across the greens then tons of expensive repairs are needed...I mean EXPENSIVE, thousands of dollars.. That isn't right or good.

It appears that no harm was done or all of us old busy bodies would have heard about it and reported it on this forum.

Golf carts are designed to roll on grass, but kids need to know that not all grass is their playground.

Sometimes I think that some folks just like to shout out BLACK, and other folks like to shout out WHITE.

Who knew that getting older caused so much nastiness?

Our seven month old baby grand daughter actually crawled on the golf course and sat next to the the little hole..........none of the neighbors got upset as it was only momentarily. She was fascinated with some long legged birds walking along. Everyone who lived on the Nancy Lopez golf course was very nice as far as being neighbors.

[Barefoot]

Oh for petes sake. Kids are kids and we love them.... but you can't joyride on the golf course. It doesn't matter whether you are nine or ninety. Now this probably only gets long time golfers all excited but you can't just drive on the golf courses. It is trespassing. If kids who think they are having a good time and really don't mean mischief roll a golf cart across the greens then tons of expensive repairs are needed...I mean EXPENSIVE, thousands of dollars.. That isn't right or good.

It appears that no harm was done or all of us old busy bodies would have heard about it and reported it on this forum. Golf carts are designed to roll on grass, but kids need to know that not all grass is their playground.

Sometimes I think that some folks just like to shout out BLACK, and other folks like to shout out WHITE. Who knew that getting older caused so much nastiness?

You summarize it well, GG.

[MOMMYS3ANGLS]

As we were finishing the 9th hole at Mira Mesa last evening, a golf cart with children driving (no adult in cart) were driving all over the golf course at Mira Mesa then went over to Chula Vista golf course and rode all over the course. Where are these grandparents? How dare they let these kids do this. I stopped at Chula rec center when I saw a community watch truck and told them. They were on it already. I hope they were caught and the parents and grandparents scolded.

I agree 100% in your decision to report it. I see kids riding around on the golf carts on the weekends and worry about how aware they are to the cars driving by them. As a grandmother, I would never let my grandkids ride alone on my golf cart.