Love Golf? Have a Lot of Gear? Consider Investing in a Golf Cart to Make Your Life Easier

If you love playing golf, looking into utility vehicles like a golf cart might not be a bad idea. They’re a handy little vehicle for getting around a golf course and can even operate on the streets in many states and districts. Indeed, for the inventive, a golf car can even be modified to go over 20 miles an hour — in which case, they’re treated as a motor vehicle and subject to the same guidelines. Utility vehicles like golf carts may also be a great tool to teach teens to drive at first — many teens who grow up in golfing families have experience driving from a young age, because of golf carts. Some states have a minimum age of 13 (that would be Georgia, Alabama, California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Vermont, and South Carolina) and other states have a minimum age of 14 or 15. For golf enthusiasts who perhaps don’t want to shell out the cash for a brand new golf cart, refurbished golf carts or pre owned golf carts may be the way to go.
Give Me Some Golf Cart Factoids
Depending on the size of the golf cart, they can hold between two to ten passengers. Average dimensions tend to be four feet wide by eight feet long by six feet high.
Golf cart cargo box capacity averages about 370 pounds, although it can vary by model. They derive their power from four-stroke engines and on average weigh about 1,000 pounds. In a golf cart, you can get up to 15-25 miles an hour unless of course, as mentioned above, the cart is refurbished. An average price for a new golf cart is anywhere between $3,000 to $30,000 for especially luxurious models.
One golf cart battery can last for up to two to three days, which is actually less efficient than a tank of gas. So you’ll want to have them well-charged or haves back up batteries at your disposal so you’re not stuck out on the golf course, loaded up with gear, and no way to get back!
Why Should I Look Into Getting Utility Vehicles Like Golf Carts?
If you’re an avid golfer with plenty of equipment and spend a good amount of time out on the field, it makes sense for you to buy your own golf cart. You’ll save yourself the cost of renting one every time you go out to play and if you live close to a golf cart, may even be able to drive straight from your home to the golf course!
Depending on the state or district you live in, golf carts are generally allowed to drive on the streets where the speed limit is 35 miles per hour or under. So that can also be a handy feature you can take advantage of. Indeed, in the Villages, Florida, that boasts a retirement community of over 70,000 people, there’s a whole golf cart trail system (about 100 miles of golf course trail!) and golf carts are also allowed on quite a few streets. A golfer’s heaven!
What Should I Think About When Buying a Golf Cart?
You should determine your needs and what you’re hoping to get out of your golf cart. Deciding whether you want a gas powered or an electric golf cart (battery operated) is an important decision, for example. Electric carts tend to be a little less expensive and tend to have lower operating costs, but batteries have a shorter lifespan than a tank of gas.
Choosing a 38 or 48 volt engine is another important decision — a 48 volt engine will have more power and better efficiency overall, which is important if you have a hilly golf course or set of trails, for example. For flat surfaces, a 38 volt is usually sufficient.
There are many things to take into consideration when thinking about purchasing utility vehicles, so be sure to do your research before making the investment. Pre-owned or refurbished golf carts are a good idea for those who want a golf cart, but don’t want to shell out a few thousand dollars.