LB asked:


OK, so I have a golf cart and I would like to make it street legal so if I’m riding around in it I don’t get a big ticket. I probably won’t be riding on major roads, but if I do get pulled over or someone reports me, I want to be fully equiped so I don’t get into trouble.
I live in NJ. If you could give me a website of the street rules and regulations for my state that would be great. Or my town: Upper Township. Thanks!

Edna

Eddy Kong Ww asked:


Golf Etiquette is about More than Just Manners. It is like have good table manners when you are dining in a fine restaurant with someone.

Etiquette is a word that’s often heard in relation to golf, more so than with any other sport. But it’s not just about manners.

There are some rules of golf etiquette are what they are for several very important reasons:

Many of them relate to the safety of golfers, many relate to pace of play (which helps keep the game enjoyable), and other rules of golf etiquette relate to maintaining the quality of the golf course.

In other words, golf etiquette is an essential and important part of the game. And it’s something that newcomers to the game often learn as they go - on the course, when playing with more experienced golfers.

If you are new to the game, or just need to brush up on your golf etiquette, here are some basic rules of the road that will help keep the game enjoyable for you and those around you.

Keep It Safe * Do not swing your club until you know that others in your group are at a safe distance.

Likewise, keep your distance when others are swinging. Be aware to steer clear of trouble. * When practicing your swing, never swing in the direction of another player. There may be pebbles or twigs or other matter in the grass that could fly up and injure a playing partner. * Do not hit the ball until you are certain that the group ahead of you is out of range. * If your ball appears headed toward another player or another group, give them a warning by yelling out, “Fore!” * Observe the safety suggestions posted in golf carts and drive carefully. Golf etiquette requires keeping your cart off the grass as much as possible. * Never throw clubs in anger. In addition to being rude and childish, it could also be dangerous.

Maintain a Good Pace * Keep the round moving by being prepared to hit your shot when it is your turn. You probably don’t like waiting on other groups - don’t make other groups wait on you. * The player who is away hits first in a group. However, in friendly matches (as opposed to tournament play), this rule can be ignored in favor of “ready play” - players hit as they are ready. All players should agree to “ready play” before it is put into effect. * Do not spend too much time looking for a lost ball, particularly if there is a group behind you ready to play. If you insist on taking the full five minutes alloted to look for lost balls, golf etiquette says wave up the group behind to allow them to play through. * Always try to keep pace with the group ahead of you. If space opens in front of you, allow a faster group to play through. * When two players in a cart hit to opposite sides of a hole, drive to first ball and drop off that player with his club, then drive to the second ball. After both players hit, meet up farther down the hole. * When walking from your cart to your ball, take a couple clubs with you. Taking only one club, then having to return to the cart to retrieve a different club, is a huge time-waster. * Always leave the putting green as soon as your group has finished putting.

More Tips for Fighting Slow Play

Be Kind to the Course * Observe cart rules. Some courses will post “cart path only” signs; others will ask you to observe the “90-degree rule.” Do as you are told. * Keep carts away from greens and hazards. * Repair all divots. * Repair all ball marks on the green. * Always rake sand traps after hitting to erase your footprints and damage to the area where your ball was. * Never take a divot on a practice swing.

And a Few More Golf Etiquette Hints * Quiet, please! Never talk during another player’s swing. * Do not yell out following a shot. Even if boisterous behavior doesn’t bother your playing partners, there are other people on the course who may be within earshot. * Be aware of your shadow on the putting green. Don’t stand in a place that causes your shadow to be cast across another player or that player’s putting line. * Never walk through a playing partner’s putting line. Your footprints might alter the path of a partner’s putt. Step over the putting line, or walk around (behind) the partner’s ball.

So, the next time you are on the course, do take note of the above golf manners and I am sure you will not only enjoy your game, your score will also indirectly improve. Till next time, see ya!

Happy teeing off!



Ana

Aaron Almus asked:


Can golf be a must for your health? Certainly! The United States Golf Association deems this as they advise that when you play a round of golf, you walk the golf course if you can.  The association also recommends avoiding riding in a golf cart if at all possible.

Golf courses want you to ride a golf cart to play the course, as they want to get as many rounds played in as short an amount of time as possible. They also get more profit from renting the cart to you. They are in the business to earn cash, not help your health. When you walk a golf course you get your heart pumping and improved blood flow throughout your entire body. This is great low level cardiovascular training.

We have all heard the more relaxed you are the better your golf game will become.  Being on a golf course away from everything, without the sounds of a mechanical golf cart and the sounds of nature will help relax you.  This will ultimately help your golf game and your stress levels! 

Along with stress levels many of us have or are in jeopardy of having high cholesterol.  Many health journals show that walking a course is valuable in lowering your bad cholesterol.  In fact, there are studies that illustrate that walking 18 holes on a golf course is equal to up to 70% of an intense aerobic exercise class, a 45 minute workout or walking 3 to 4 miles. If you were to ride in a cart you would miss out these same health benefits.

The landscape of golf courses are some of the top man-made landscapes you can find in the world!  These areas are kept up on a daily basis and extremely well groomed.  This wonderful scenery can only be appreciated by walking the course.  Not only can you enjoy the beautifully groomed nature but also you can think about your next shot.  You can also think about your last shot and get the right mind set to improve on the next shot.

Most of the landscape of golf courses is rolling and not flat.  They have hills that must be traveled.  When you walk a course you will provide a great appreciation for how the course is laid out.  Naturally, the better you know the course the better you can play your next shot.

If you are not accustomed to exercise currently don’t go out and hike 18 holes.  Make sure you speak with your doctor, just like you would for any exercise arrangement to see if you are capable of walking for 18 holes.  More than likely if you feel healthy and don’t have any pre-existing conditions your doctor will highly recommend it.

So next time you go golfing pass on the golf cart and get out there and walk the course.  It will certainly improve your health and could improve your game.



June

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


A golf cart was never meant to race on the tracks. However, it still needs to carry the load of a number of people and accessories on board and thus should be in the best condition. The last thing that you may want in this world is to be riding on an inferior quality golf cart capable enough to cause potential danger to you, your equipments and the co-passengers. Hence, when going out shopping for a good golf cart, you must keep all such implications in mind.

Some Important Points to be Kept in Mind

It is recommended that you prepare a comprehensive checklist detailing all the features that you are seeing in your ideal golf cart. This will ensure a much efficient search as you will simply filter out many varieties which may not fit your needs right at the start.

To begin with, you must have a size in mind for the golf cart that you wish to buy. This will be directly proportional to the amount of weight that you will need to carry along. Think about the number of passengers your golf cart will carry and add their estimated weight to the overall weight of your equipments. Sometimes, you will be surprised to notice that you will normally have over 1000 kgs on board. Another feature to be considered is the kind of bedding you need for your gear. You have few options like a normal low-walled box, one that can be lowered with the help of a control or even a bed with rails.

Time to Purchase

Now after you have acquainted with various factors that play a key role in procuring the best golf carts, its time to head out and shop. You can find your ideal golf cart for sale at many places, however, each one has its positives and negatives. A golf course can be the first destination you can head to buy the golf cart for sale. They might have many in line that they want to dispose. However, they all may not be in the best shape. You can also consider buying your golf cart from a private sale, but this can be an expensive proposition owing to the better condition of the golf cart for sale.



Edwin

David Barnard asked:


e losing your strength by the end of your golf round, then it may be time for you to consider buying a new golf cart or trolley and golf bag to help you improve your game. This is especially true if you are simply using an old traditional carry bag, which can cause you to have problems keeping your arms and shoulders feeling fresh for the swing. You can use a push along golf trolley to help you save your arms for your swing, or you can purchase an electric cart if you want total freedom from carrying a bag.

When you upgrade from a golf carry bag to a push or electric trolley, you may be surprised at how much easier it becomes to complete your eighteen holes of golf. You can even opt for a remote controlled electric trolley if you want to have complete freedom, since you will not even have to guide it with your hands. You just point it in the right direction and away it goes.

You may be worried about the cost of upgrading to a new golf trolley, but you can often find great deals on electric trolleys when you shop online. But before you actually go out and purchase one, there are a few things you should think about.

What Do You Need

There are several things that you will want to consider before you choose your new golf trolley. First of all, you will want to know exactly what you need. If you play golf two or three times a week, for example, you may want to spend a few extra dollars for an electric trolley. If you only play golf once or twice a month, however, you may do just fine with a push trolley for your clubs and gear.

Once you have evaluated your personal needs, then you can begin looking for the features that you want. If you are going for an electric trolley, one of the most important considerations are the batteries. Do you want them just for 18 holes of play, or maybe for 27 or even 36 holes? You will want to think about the golf courses that you mainly use, and what the terrain is before you buy you new trolley. Even then, however, you will want to make sure that the bag is light enough for your everyday use.

Another consideration should be the weight and size. Not just of the trolley, but the weight of the bag (fully loaded) as well. While your trolley of choice may be perfect for you, if it does not fit in the trunk of your car, then how do you get it to the golf course.

Online Shopping and Sales

Once you know what you need, you can begin shopping around for the best deal on the golfing equipment that you want. You can usually find a better price if you shop online, so make sure that you look for a reputable store before you commit to buying from any online vendor. You will also want to check their return policy, so that if you do choose the wrong cart or trolley, you can return it.

There is NO secret to shopping online. You just need to do a little homework to save yourself a fair amount of money. You may even want to visit a local vendor before you commit to buying one type of trolley, so that you can find exactly what you want.

Kim

Paul Hata asked:


There is no limit to the number of accessories that you can buy for golfing. You could spend thousands of dollars on small items that will hardly ever come in handy. However, you may not have had the idea of skipping all of those small accessories. Why not save your money for an extremely handy golf accessory that will continue to be useful throughout the whole game?

A custom golf cart satisfies these requirements, and is arguably one of the best golf accessories that money can buy. It may not seem practical, but if you read on you will find out about the many ways that you can accomplish this, and how it can come in handy when you are hitting the golf course.

Golf carts are almost necessary for some of the bigger golf courses. If you are going to be hitting a huge golf course anytime soon, you will almost certainly need a golf cart in order to get from one course to the other while carrying all of your gear with you. You can rent golf carts from almost any golf course, but why rent when you can have your own for a cheaper rate in the long run?

It is preferable because it allows you to buy a cart that has exactly what you want, and allows you to customize it in the future. The choices for custom golf carts far exceed those for the ones that you can rent, and you can get quite a luxurious setup going on.

The size of the golf cart can vary greatly. It is possible to buy one that is almost like an oversized go-kart. It will only hold you and your clubs, but it will be inexpensive and very efficient with gas. However, if you play golf socially then you will probably want to invest in a golf cart that seats 2 or even 4 people along with their gear.

The power of the cart is also important. If the cart is fully loaded down and traveling along at a steady rate, will you immediately start to backslide when you start heading up a hill? This is very important to consider, especially with the hilly nature of golf courses. With most golf cart manufacturers you will not have much to worry about, especially if you stick with brands that are more well-known.

With your own golf cart, you can begin to make the ride more enjoyable, much the same way you would with a regular car. You can install a stereo system if you want to enjoy some tunes in between courses. If you are good with electronics like that, you could install a regular car stereo system in the golf cart without too much trouble.

Just imagine being the only one on the golf course who is able to crank out music as loud as a rock concert. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? You can deck out your golf cart with as many features as you could imagine, whether your goal is to make the ride more enjoyable, more efficient, or simply quicker. It can make a great ongoing project to add onto at later dates.

If you are interested in putting together a custom golf cart, you can either do it yourself if you are the engineering type, or you can contact a golf cart manufacturer. There are several companies that sell golf carts to individuals, and if you can get one as close as possible to what you want then it will be very possible to add features in the future.

Make sure you are very clear on the cost and the methods of delivery when you begin to order your golf cart, so that you aren’t hit with any nasty surprise bills that you weren’t expecting. It’s definitely a big project to undertake, but if you have the time and money to do it then you will surely have a good time.



Jeanne