HENDERSON, NEVADA — Three juveniles have been arrested after police say they caused thousands of dollars in damage to a golf course in Henderson by riding electric dirt bikes across the carefully maintained greens.
Authorities say the incident left sections of the golf course heavily damaged, with repair costs estimated between $10,000 and $15,000. The suspects, all juveniles, were taken into custody following an investigation into the vandalism that reportedly occurred on the course grounds.
E-Dirt Bikes Allegedly Used to Damage Golf Course
According to officials, the three juveniles are accused of riding electric dirt bikes across the golf course greens, which are among the most delicate and expensive parts of a golf facility to maintain.
Golf course greens require precise care and maintenance, and even small disturbances can cause significant damage. Investigators say the riders allegedly drove across multiple sections of the course, leaving tire marks and tearing up the grass surfaces. Officials say the damage was extensive enough to require costly repairs.
Damage Estimated in the Thousands
Golf course management reported that the destruction caused by the bikes could cost between $10,000 and $15,000 to repair. Repairing golf course greens typically involves reseeding or replacing turf, restoring soil conditions, and carefully rebuilding the playing surface to maintain proper ball roll…