subject: Golf Carts And Golfers [print this page] Golf Carts have become one of the most stylish and eco-friendly vehicles on the road. Introduced in the 1950s, golf carts later became popular because of golf visionaries such as Billy Dolan. Golf carts played a vital role in the evolution of golf as a game. Compact, efficient and well designed golf carts with cute stylish accessories are becoming popular each year.
Golf carts can have three or four wheels and can be powered by electric or internal combustion motors. Cushman, Club Car, Daihatsu are some of the most famous golf carts manufacturers to name a few.
Golf Carts are widely used in university campuses where they transport people, goods and equipment, as well as medical emergencies. They are also used in quiet neighborhoods, sports events and of course, on golf courses by golfers. Disable people purchase this because of the higher speed and safety compared to those of power wheelchairs.
The cost of operating an electric golf cart is one cent per ten times. It is ten times cheaper to maintain and repair a golf cart than a car. With a claim that there is currently no demand for golf carts, many automotive giants readily leap into golf cart market.
Neighborhoods in resort areas or those surrounded by golf courses use golf carts to access movie theaters, malls, restaurants and schools. In university campuses, golf carts can be used only on designated streets and paths. Golf carts, with a proper license, can travel on roads with posted speed limit of 35 mph.
Lift kits are the most popular golf cart accessory that helps with accessing rocky places and bumpy roads. Many lift kits include off-road tires that can be used on the golf cart making it a rough little off-road beast. Rain curtain, another accessory which is in huge demand in colder seasons, can either be snapped to the car frame or clipped to the car with hooks and removed in warmer seasons.
Racing-style aluminum pedal kits, graphic, 3D camouflage, custom steering wheels are some items which add a stylish touch to any golf cart. Presence of Golf carts are increasing beyond student campuses, golf resorts and retirement communities. There will be no wonder that well-designed and safe golf carts may soon be as common as scooters and bikes.
