Golf Carts

by Gregg A. Johnson ~ Last Updated:

While many people think that golf isn't really golf unless you walk the course, the reality is that some people just can't do that. That's where golf carts come in handy. This author personally won't play golf very often without the benefit of a golf cart, but that's just my preference - I tend to be a little lazy. But with the new golf carts that are out today, they really can make golf a little more enjoyable.

Besides not having to haul your golf bag around with you, the golf cart can also help you avoid fatigue and carry along a cooler of snacks, soda, or beer along with you if that's what you like to do when you golf. You can also get a good rest on a hot day when you use a golf cart to navigate the course.

There are basically three big golf cart manufacturers that dominate the golf cart market:

* Yamaha

* EZ Go

* Club Car

Some golf carts are powered with small gas engines while others are electrically powered. The electric golf carts were the first mass-produced electric vehicles for private consumer use. Modern golf carts may have car-like styling despite being no bigger than a traditional golf cart. Accessories such as audio entertainment systems, custom wheels, and custom body panels in an assortment of colors are now being offered as choices for the personal golf cart.

Golf carts aren't just used on the golf course. Some small communities or neighborhoods will use a golf cart where their lack of pollutants, lack of noise, and safety for pedestrians and other cars are beneficial. While purpose-built for general transportation, these are called Neighborhood Electric Vehicles and they have various operating limitations such as top speed and heavy regulation on street use. They do resemble traditional golf carts in style, but some are enclosed to accommodate for use in all types of weather.

There is a huge market for aftermarket parts on golf carts. Each major manufacturing company has their own line of aftermarket parts to enhance off-road capabilities. Because golf carts can have a long life, people often buy used golf carts making these aftermarket parts very valuable to people who need to fix broken parts of their golf cart.

Golf carts are considered by many golfers to be an essential part of the golf game. Others just think the golf cart make a golf course more dangerous. Either way, the truth is golf carts can really help make the game more enjoyable by leaps and bounds.

Golf Carts In The News


 Erie OKs golf carts on slower streets - Denver Post

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:57:00 GMT

The Erie trustees have approved an ordinance to allow people to drive golf carts on public streets in town. The trustees voted 4-3 late Tuesday to allow the electric vehicles on streets with posted speed ...


 Driving golf carts, it's hard to roll with the rules - Herald Tribune

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:13:00 GMT

MANATEE COUNTY - Chester LeGrange, a 94-year-old resident of the Terra Siesta mobile home park, thought he would regain his independence today and be legally allowed to drive his golf cart on the sidewalk ...


 Mesa golf resorts offering discounts to attract players - AZCentral.com

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:39:00 GMT

The new owners have upgraded the club's features since last year with new golf carts and paths and a snack stand on the course. This fall, a new pro shop opens at the club, Sedivy said. But the upswing in business ...


 L.A. to begin takeover of golf cart concession - Los Angeles Times

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:27:00 GMT

... carts. At the time, the department warned that hiring freezes would make it more difficult to deliver the service. Jon Kirk Mukri, the head of the parks department, said his agency would seek to acquire the golf ...


 Parks officials want to take over golf cart rentals - Los Angeles Times

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:24:00 GMT

even in a grim economy: golf carts. After trying for seven years to award a new contract for a golf cart concession at the city's seven 18-hole courses, officials with the Department of Recreation and Parks have ...