The AP is reporting that Southfield High’s golf coach died when the cart he was driving flipped. The other occupant also was injured. The accident occurred at Copper Hills. I played (indeed, walked) that course last fall. It’s got some very steep inclines, and he apparently was trying to retrieve a ball when the accident occurred.
I’ve witnessed golf carts flipping before. Here’s the thing we have to remember: a golf cart is not an AWD Subaru. The wheelbase is fairly narrow, and they tip more easily than you would think. Exercise caution.
Or walk. Walking is always best.
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I saw the aftermath of a cart going over last year. Fortunately, the result was only scrapes and bruises. Carts (and other off road vehicles) should be treated like a tractor, stay perpendicular to the slope, if at all possible. If you must cross a slope, no turns into the slope except at very low speeds. Otherwise walk.
I don’t want to suggest that there was any alcohol involved in this incident, but given the high alcohol consumption among many players, I’m surprise there aren’t MORE flips.