Golf Cart: BMW or Volkswagon?
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A game of golf easily takes 2 - 4 hours depending upon whether 9 or 18 holes are played. During this time, a golfer must have their golf equipment, water and other accessories with them because they can not “run to the car” to get something they forgot. This is the main reason that many golfers use golf carts to travel around the course. The golf cart can hold all your equipment, provides shade (if it has a cover) and can readily hold beverages and other accessories.
Golf carts are designed to hold two golfers and all their equipment. Golf carts are very popular and provide the following benefits:
- you can travel around the course faster thus reducing the total time to play a round of golf;
- provides shade between holes;
- eliminates the need to carry equipment or push a rolling golf bag, making the game less strenuous. You can save your energy for playing the game instead of hauling equipment;
- you do not have to be on your feet for 2-4 hours straight;
- it’s easier for your spouse or friends to ride with you and watch the game even though they do not play golf themselves;
- makes the game more accessible to senior citizens or others that may have limited mobility, strength or endurance; and
- can make the game more relaxing and enjoyable, especially on hot days.
There are many types of golf carts including rental golf carts, custom golf carts, bare bone golf carts and plush fully accessorized golf carts, new golf carts and used golf carts. Golf carts travel at a slow and steady pace that should not exceed 15MPH according to ANSI Standards.
Gas or Electric
Golf carts may be powered by gas engines or electric motors. They are the first mass produced consumer electric vehicles. Ingersoll Rand Corporation is the leading US golf cart manufacturer. Similar to regular automobiles, golf carts can have accessories such as audio entertainment, custom wheels, customized body panels, padded custom seats and are available in multiple colors. Since golf is often used for business entertaining, there are numerous high-end plush accessories available. If you can dream it, it can probably be built.
Golf carts and golf are both growing industries, causing more manufacturers to enter the market. The growing golf cart market creates more competition which usually results in product improvement, new golf cart designs, enhanced accessories and competitive pricing. Since there are numerous golf cart manufacturers, they need to compete more efficiently and provide a better golf cart in order to sell their products. More golfers are buying golf carts instead of renting them at the golf course.
If you play golf often enough, it can be much cheaper over time to invest in your own golf cart. Depending upon your needs and preferences, you can buy: a used golf cart, a fully customized golf cart and you have dozens of accessories to choose from. Some golf cart accessories add comfort, some add convenience and some add useless clutter. Beverage holders and coolers, caddy compartments and a first aid kit are practical golf cart accessories. Whereas chrome enhancements, fancy hub caps and similar golf cart accessories are more stylish.
If you have never used a golf cart, you should consider renting one for your next golf outing. Check with your golf course in advance about their golf cart renting procedures and availability. You may need to reserve a golf cart when you reserve your tee time.
Happy Golfing!
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