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1. Andy Scott

   

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   4/15/2014 8:04 AM

   Hey Guys,
   
   I'm sure everyone has dealt with non-golfing walkers on the course. We are in a neighborhood setting and at times it looks like we are a park. Residents and dogs off leashes going everywhere. Kids fishing, riding bikes, etc. I have had many golfers complain about having to wait to hit a shot. I am looking for those who have a policy in place that works. We don't have a Ranger out on the course, which really hurts us. . Also we will be putting up signs at road crossings soon to prohibit this. What signage do you have on your course for this?
   
   Thanks

   
   
   
   
2. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   4/15/2014 9:04 AM

   "Golf Course is for Golfing Only. Please, no walking, jogging or bike riding. Thank you."
   
   It used to say something a little more direct. Our owner thought it was impolite. So we reworded and added the please and thank you.
   
   As for the fishing, signage that maybe restricts fishing to only after 6:00pm or something would offer good cooperation. There are some big lunkers in the pond left of 11 green. The closet next to the assistant office typically had 10-12 poles in it at any given time.

   
   
   
   
3. Anthony Nysse

   

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   4/15/2014 9:04 AM

   Are you separate entities? If so, they're trespassing. If not, give tem hours that they may access the golf course.

   
   
   
   
4. Sandy Clark

   

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   4/15/2014 9:04 AM

   We have no signs and we frequently have guest from the hotel thinking they can walk on the golf course. We have told the hotel numerous times but all the guests don't get the message. We politely explain the danger and escort them off. We have no other traffic other than golfers and hotel guests since we are in the middle of nowhere!

   
   
   
   
5. Keith Lamb

   

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   4/15/2014 1:04 PM

   Same issue here. Installed "No Trespassing" signs all around the perimeter of the course. After consulting with the Sheriff's Department we were advised that we couldn't enforce it unless we posted the signs. I try to be nice at first and give them the benefit of the doubt unless they start with an attitude then I inform them that they are trespassing and will be arrested. I can be a real d*@k if I want to be......just ask Andy.

   
   
   
   
6. Steven Huffstutler

   

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   4/15/2014 1:04 PM

   We refer to them as "targets".

   
   
   
   
7. Andy Scott

   

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   4/15/2014 1:04 PM

   It's tough because I have become friends with most of them. Since we don't have a Ranger riding the course it is almost a lost cause. We had signs years ago but nobody pays attention to them. It is like someone needs to get hit before they will take notice.
   
   Another perk to this is the amount of dog crap on the course. Some bag it up but most don't.

   
   
   
   
8. Daniel Jurgens

   

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   4/15/2014 2:04 PM

   Same problem here, resort course in the middle of nowhere and the asphalt paths are perfect for biking, jogging, strolling wth your baby wagon etc We have signs EVERYWHERE. Danger golf in progress, Asphalt roads for golf play only, Entrance on golf grounds prohibited, Entrance at own risk, No golf carts allowed on course unless playing golf, etc.
   
   Signs do not help, rangers do, but most of the problems are usually in the evening when the rangers have left for the day. I used to get so annoyed but since nothing seems to help, and new, unfamiliar guests are always here I've learned to live with it. We've covered our liablility by placing signs at all course entrance junctions and along all roads where paths (our maintenacne roads) cross teeing areas.
   
   Most people have no clue about how disrupting they are when they are where they shouldn't be. And the others 'play themsleves' so they know what they are doing:) LIfe is short, don't stress this one is my advice! Guests of the resort are at least using Money at the resort, and that's a good thing these days.

   
   
   
   
9. Ronald Conard

   

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   4/15/2014 3:04 PM

   Well, you could always do what our own personal Yosemite Sam did here years ago. A little old lady got on the course and was walking her poodle early on morning in a state of bliss. Yo Sam yelled at her "Lady we just sprayed the entire course with toxic chemicals and they're going to burn your dog's feet right off!!"

   
   
   
   
10. Rosenthal Gregg

    
    4/15/2014 8:04 PM

    We also deal with this daily as surrounded by nice homes it is difficult to constantly remind people that we are a golf course especially as over the winter there are no players and some of our members are walking their dogs also. We also do not have tee times super early so prior to golfers being out the dog walkers are not in the way, we even keep trash cans out all year round for the disposal of bagged waste products. Most of the people are nice enough to work with us to keep things in check and out of the golfers way so we keep a good relationship with all. The other good thing is it is a good anti-goose protectant to our site on top of our own goose dog who is 100% effective in controlling goose population at our place. We work with all to make it respectful and ok to as long as they are out of the way. I see a few nice people very early as I change cups or some late evenings when I may be there late spraying or playing myself. We have reminded several walkers now that golf season has begun they must stay clear of play and return to very early or late walks. Its a please work with us and we will work with you policy in the simple term. It also helps keep eyes on the golf course for vandalism which can and does unfortunately occur.
    
    Gregg R