Golf Carts: Not Just For Golfers Anymore
Kathryn Whittaker
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. It’s 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. For more information on Golf Carts please
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