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Topgun 1776 04-18-2023 05:11 AM

Thieves at Colony Stealing Golf Clubs Off Carts!
 
Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

golfing eagles 04-18-2023 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Topgun 1776 (Post 2208607)
Yesterday, a golf club was stolen off a golf cart outside Beef O'Bradys in Colony. There was a witness and Sheriff's deputies responded. The thief will be charged with burglary (as the cart is considered to similar to a car). The other individual will be charged as an accomplice as he drove the car. Deputies stated this happens all the time, but people think they lost their clubs or someone mistakenly grabbed their clubs. More times than not, they are being stolen!!!

We all enjoy going anywhere we want with our clubs on our carts. Maybe it's time to re-think having them on our carts except when playing golf.

Or lock them

Goldwingnut 04-18-2023 05:58 AM

Some times I hope they find my cart and take my clubs, it would be a great new excuse and save me the embarrassment of actually trying to use the dam things on the course. I would be forced to focus on the more important aspects of my golf game, like, beer.

dewilson58 04-18-2023 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldwingnut (Post 2208619)
Some times I hope they find my cart and take my clubs, it would be a great new excuse and save me the embarrassment of actually trying to use the dam things on the course. I would be forced to focus on the more important aspects of my golf game, like, beer.

I don't understand why someone would steal someone else's problems.

:loco:

RICH1 04-18-2023 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2208624)
I don't understand why someone would steal someone else's problems.

:loco:

and have the audacity to advertise, and put them on a facebook for everyone to see! Lock them up

MrFlorida 04-18-2023 06:58 AM

Steal mine ! I need an excuse to buy new ones.

tuccillo 04-18-2023 07:01 AM

Based on a neighbor's experience with having golf clubs stolen, apparently the police check with the used sporting goods stores.

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Originally Posted by RICH1 (Post 2208625)
and have the audacity to advertise, and put them on a facebook for everyone to see! Lock them up


MX rider 04-18-2023 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldwingnut (Post 2208619)
Some times I hope they find my cart and take my clubs, it would be a great new excuse and save me the embarrassment of actually trying to use the dam things on the course. I would be forced to focus on the more important aspects of my golf game, like, beer.

Lmfao!! I feel the same way sometimes. Golf can be frustrating as hell!

Topgun 1776 04-18-2023 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RICH1 (Post 2208625)
and have the audacity to advertise, and put them on a facebook for everyone to see! Lock them up

Yes! That's what I just found out. I went on FB and found many single clubs for sale!!! Too many single clubs out there in FB Marketplace.

Topgun 1776 04-18-2023 07:26 AM

How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

MX rider 04-18-2023 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Topgun 1776 (Post 2208655)
How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

I don't see any way to lock the clubs. My buddy uses a bicycle lock and loops it thru his bag handle, then to the cart. At least it keeps someone from grabbing the whole bag.

I always take mine off my cart when I'm not playing. If we stop for a beer on the way home from a game, I try to park where I can see my cart.

Unfortunately, that's about all you can do.

mrf0151 04-18-2023 07:42 AM

When off to lunch after golf lock your clubs with a locking cover. You can buy these at our country club pro shops. Got mine at Cane Garden years ago. Looks similar to this photo:
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=a8152...lci5wZGY&ntb=1

dewilson58 04-18-2023 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mrf0151 (Post 2208667)
When off to lunch after golf lock your clubs with a locking cover. You can buy these at our country club pro shops. Got mine at Cane Garden years ago. Looks similar to this photo:
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=a8152...lci5wZGY&ntb=1

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:oops:

Joeint 04-18-2023 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Topgun 1776 (Post 2208655)
How can you lock single clubs up? Yes, a cover works, but how do you secure a cover to prevent theft?

The country clubs and golf central sell a cover with a long cable that you can attach to your cart and secure with a lock.

dewilson58 04-18-2023 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeint (Post 2208671)
The country clubs and golf central sell a cover with a long cable that you can attach to your cart and secure with a lock.

I'll repeat:

A knife will take of this............slice the cover open.

:gc:


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