Did you know that Woodhall Spa has not permitted buggies on its two championship courses, the Bracken and the recently renovated Hotchkin (by Tom Doak)?
I’m also a fan of walking, if possible. I admit that I was unsure when Club Car introduced the Visage navigation service that year. Since then, I have appreciated that service.
Furthermore, increasing our physical activity by walking more during golf sessions can be advantageous.
However, golf carts may be justified if walking the course becomes challenging due to age or hot weather. And now, an intriguing change is on the horizon in Woodhall Spa!
Woodhall Spa has introduced 12 Club Car Tempo golf carts with lithium-ion batteries and Connected Car Technology.
Brad Gould, Managing Director at Woodhall Spa, said:
“Previously we only allowed mobility scooters on the courses, but the new fleet has lithium-ion batteries, meaning the buggies are much lighter, resulting in minimal wear and tear on the turf*.
As a GEO Certified organisation, sustainability is hugely important to us, so it was imperative that the new fleet aligned with that. Not only are the carts zero-emissions, they are incredibly energy-efficient.”
*Woodhall Spa’s Hotchkin course is on a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is carefully managed to restore and preserve the biodiversity and natural features.
Cool Fact
The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa has one of the most comprehensive academy and performance centers in Europe, including
- a covered 16-bay range with Toptracer technology,
- a swing analysis room and
- a strength and conditioning unit.