Golf Carts Not Just For Golfers

Golf Carts: Not Just For Golfers

Anymore





According to new research, more than 60% of cars in the USA North America travel

less than 15 miles per day and nearly half of drivers travel less than five miles away

from home. With gas prices climbing higher every day and air being polluted with gas

emissions, a golf car is the most environmentally friendly vehicle out there. With all the

golf cart accessories available, golf carts can become the most stylish and eco-friendly

vehicle on the road.



Golf carts are widely used in university campuses where they transport people, goods

and equipment, and are even used in cases of medical emergencies. They are also used

in quiet neighborhoods, at large sports events by the personnel, and of course, on golf

courses by golfers. Many golf carts are purchased by disabled people who appreciate

the higher speed and safety of golf carts compared to those of power wheelchairs.



Driving a golf cart is extremely economic. It costs around one cent per ten miles to

operate an electric golf cart. Its also ten times cheaper to maintain and repair a golf cart

than a car. However, not many automotive giants readily leap into the golf cart market,

claiming that there is currently no demand for golf carts.



Still, more and more neighborhoods, especially in resort areas or those surrounded by

golf courses, switch to golf carts to access malls, movie theaters, schools and restaurants

without having to ride on the highway. In university campuses golf carts can be used only

on designated streets and paths. Golf carts, as neighborhood electric vehicles with a

proper license can travel on roads with posted speed limit of 35 mph.



Golf carts were introduced in the 1950s and later became popular thanks to golf

visionaries such as Billy Dolan. With golf carts, golf greatly evolved as a game.

Smaller, more efficient and nicely designed golf carts with cute stylish accessories such

as custom wheels and seats, lift kits and even programmable speed controls, golf carts

are becoming safer each year.



As a vehicle, golf carts can have three or four wheels. They can be powered by electric

or internal combustion motors. The most famous golf carts manufacturers include

Cushman, Club Car, Daihatsu, and many more.



Among the most popular golf cart accessories today are lift kits that add clearance to the

golf cart which help 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.



Another popular golf cart accessory that is in huge demand in colder seasons is a rain

curtain. These curtains can be snapped to the car frame to sit permanently on the car

body, or they can be clipped to the car with hooks and removed in warmer seasons.



Many golf cart accessories basically do nothing except add some flare. Racing-style

aluminum pedal kits, graphic and even 3D camouflage, custom steering wheels will add

a stylish touch to any golf cart.



Golf carts are slowly spreading beyond student campuses, golf resorts and retirement

communities. Well-designed and safe golf carts may soon be as common on city streets

as scooters and bikes.



About the author: Kathryn Whittaker writes articles on a number of different topics.

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