The Dunstan Golf Club is making headlines again after one of its members was caught driving home in his golf cart while under the influence of alcohol.

In April 2024, police warned the club after noticing an increase in golf carts being used by its members illegally on the road in Clyde.

Alexandra Police Senior Constable Graham Perkins said at the weekend a 68-year-old male was observed riding his cart out of the club at about 10:30pm. 

“He was stopped and spoken with as to why he was using his cart at that time of night. The male had been drinking and EBA (excess breath alcohol) procedures undertaken.”

The man was informed his electric golf club was classed as a motor vehicle when over 50kw and if used on the road, subject to the same provisions given to motor vehicles, with regard to registration, seat belts and warrant of fitness.

Snr Const Perkins said golf cart users were reminded to adhere to road rules, and would be prosecuted if found committing offences.

Police were finding that more and more players were using them as transport and pushing the boundaries to get to and from the golf course.

They had met with the club president who had earlier advised members about their responsibilities in a newsletter.

Meanwhile, a 57-year-old international tourist has been charged with dangerous driving and had his vehicle impounded after several passing manoeuvres near Millers Flat last week.

Snr Const Perkins said the man and his wife were speeding toward Roxburgh to pick apricots and the driver had become impatient at four vehicles travelling at 90km/hr.

Oncoming traffic had to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision after two dangerous actions when he remained on the wrong side of the road while entering a corner.

Snr Const Perkins said two cars containing witnesses even pulled over to confront him in Roxburgh, and he was later arrested by police.

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