I live about 3 blocks from my work, and gas prices really suck! I was really considering driving my golf cart to work! I’m all about saving! May look dumb, but sure would help. Can I drive a golf cart on city streets? Is it legal?
I have an EZGO, and yes…it does have headlights, taillights, and a horn!
Jesse
Sometimes you can find your dream Golf cart among the bargains on the used golf carts that may be going on at many places in town. However, that should not make you act in haste and you must consider several aspects before making your final choice for the used golf cart.
Even the best bargains on the used golf carts can set you back by a good sum of money. Thus, you must ensure that your purchase is good enough to save you embarrassment at your local club. Who would want to waste precious money on a used golf cart that doesn’t live up to even the normal standards on the golf course?
To ensure that your used golf cart is safe, you must keep the following points in mind. Your golf cart was not meant to touch 100 mph, however, it is still a machine propelled by an engine and hence needs to be kept under control. It will carry passengers and equipments on the golf course and any technical flaw can lead to injuries for both for the passengers on board as well as the people on the course. Hence, you must make sure that there are no critical mechanical issues with the used golf cart you are about to purchase.
Where to look for Used Golf Carts
Now that you are aware of the essentials of a used golf cart, it is time to go shopping. Such used golf carts may be available at various locations, however, with each having its positives and negatives.
You can go looking for your used golf cart at your nearest golf course. There is a possibility that the golf club has put a few used golf carts up for sale. Although it may sound a bad idea to buy them considering that if the golf carts are not good enough for the golf course, why should you be buying them at all? However, it might be the case that the golf cart has gone out of fashion and no longer falls in line with the positioning the golf club has in the market. As mentioned earlier, you must still ensure that it is in good working order.
Other places to look for a used golf cart can be a private sale outlet. You may get a better deal, however the price may still be on the higher side considering the superior quality of the used golf carts available here as compared to other outlets.
Gertrude
Summer is here and that means many men and women will be spending more time out on the links exploring new as well as familiar courses and improving their game along the way. Just as golfers get a workout each day of play, so does their golf cart. Golf carts work hard for us. They do, however, need some basic care to ensure they will last for several golfing seasons.
Golf cart maintenance is made simple when simple things are checked and cleaned often and regularly. By setting a schedule for check-ups and doing some basic clean-up and study of your small engine vehicle, your golf cart will last for several golf seasons.
Create A Maintenance Schedule
Keeping your golf cart in good working order can be accomplished by giving some of its basic functions a simple weekly check-up. If you golf every day, you may want to consider checking items more frequently. The objective of setting a maintenance schedule is to help you remember to give the cart time and attention on a regular basis.
Below are some basic items that should be checked during a regular weekly maintenance schedule.
Clean The Battery
Dirt can have an impact the usability of a golf cart. Dirt, dust and grass do not hurt but they can interfere with the battery connections leaving the cart under-powered. Spilled battery acid has the same affect. Cleaning the top and sides of the battery along with the cart itself is important to the long-term life of the cart as well as its day to day performance.
Water Levels
It is important that you check the electrolyte water levels in each cell of the batteries because the leaded plates in the battery must be submerged in order for it to work properly. Check the water levels weekly and refill them as needed using distilled water. The owner’s manual will indicate how full the cells should be for your golf cart model. Take the appropriate safety precautions when doing this by wearing gloves and goggles.
Connection Check
Again, a golf cart runs on the power of several batteries that work together through connecting cables. These cables should be checked weekly for corrosion or debris. The connections and the battery caps should also be tightened if needed. Damaged connectors can be change by yourself or you can take it in for professional repair. Keeping these connections in quality condition is vital to keeping a golf cart running smoothly and at its top performance potential.
Beyond Weekly Maintenance
Golf cart owners should also plan a major check-up every three months. The golf cart’s break system, suspension, engine and tires can be thoroughly looked at, cleaned and fixed as needed during these visits. Conducting these thorough checks a few times a year and before a cart is put away for the winter will help catch any major functionality problems early to better save you time and money.
Golf carts work hard for us every year. They also make the sport of golf a little more fun. Take some time to help ensure that you golf cart lasts as long as you need them.
~Ben Anton, 2008
Christian
Most golf courses are about 7,000 yards in length, which equates to about four miles.That measurement is normally measured in an almost straight line from the tee box to the center of the cup on each hole.
However, most golfers do not hit the ball in a straight line down the course from hole to hole. In fact, for many of us, it seems we spend our entire round zigzagging the course. Until the 1960s, most golf courses were played exclusively on foot. Golfers would carry their own bags, or pull them behind them on a pull cart.
For those who were fortunate enough to play golf at country clubs, caddies were provided to carry the players clubs, but most were still looking at a five-mile walk. Additionally, because walking is such a slow pace, many courses would have to schedule tee times at intervals that would accommodate walking.
This changed in 1962 when Merlin L. Halvorson invented the first self-propelled golf car. A golf cart is something that is pulled and a golf car is something that propels itself.
Somehow, this terminology has become confused and intertwined over the years but when someone says golf cart, the normally think of the vehicle that one rides in on a golf course. In the 1960s, the game and technology evolved with the development of the modern day golf car. These cars were built with gasoline motors to transport two golfers, and their golf clubs, around the course.
The major manufacturers at the time were E-Z-GO, Pargo, Harley Davidson and Cushman. The body frames, the undercarriage and suspensions closely resemble those of modern automobiles. The rubber tires are similar to those on cars, but the treads are designed in a way that the cart may be driving on grass and not damage the turf on a golf course.
Controls include a modern steering wheel, accelerator and brake, where the brake also has a lock, to ensure that the car does not roll freely on inclines. Accessories on the modern golf cart include straps to secure the golf bags, a basket (for towels, balls, coolers, etc), cup holders, ball compartments and holes that golfers can slide a few extra golf tees into.
To be more environmentally friendly, many golf carts are now manufactured with electric, battery powered motors. These batteries are rechargeable, and a charge can normally last through several days and rounds of golf.
However, there is still demand for the gas powered golf cars, especially on golf courses where the rolling terrain may require extra horsepower for the car to climb hills. Todays largest manufacturers of golf cars are Ingersoll Rand (Club Car), E-Z-Go and Yamaha.
Jorge
A golf cart, or golf car, is a small, motorized vehicle used to carry golfers and personnel from one place to another on golf courses. These little vehicles were designed for those individuals who can’t or aren’t inclined to walk, such as senior citizens and the handicapped. Golf carts are typically two-seaters with room for at least two golf bags.
Golf carts are now available in an array styles and colors, just like regular automobiles. The difference between regular automobiles and golf carts is that the latter, due to its small, low-powered engine, is only able to move at slow speeds, which fits it with its intended purpose: golfers can relax and enjoy the surroundings while traversing across fairways and greens during an otherwise laidback game.
These specialized vehicles are built at three primary manufacturers: Yamaha, “E Z Go,” and Ingersoll Rand Corporation’s Club Car division. The last manufacturer, known simply as “Club Car,” is the main source for the golf cart family. Each manufacturer has developed its own line of aftermarket parts and accessories to facilitate off-road capabilities, such as a variety of kits intended to enhance appearance and performance in non-public settings.
Golf carts run on both gas-powered and electricity-powered engines, but can also accommodate larger engines, such as the Honda 24 HP v twin engine or the Briggs
Robert
I cannot find ANY products that would help prevent theft. I do have a steering wheel lock that fits on top of a regular car’s steering wheel and prevents theft because it bangs into the window, etc. when you try to steer… but since the golf cart is “open air”… this won’t work. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
NOTE: Taking out the keys is about as effective as taking the keys out of a regular car. Please… helpful answers only. Thank you.
Tyler
Hitting it big is not everything at Pole Creek Mountain golf resort. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the covered patio surrounded by majestic 13,000 foot snow capped peaks of the Continental Divide. Don’t be surprised to see some of our local natives roaming our course; elk, deer, fox or red-tailed hawks. Delight in the spectacular display of wildflowers around the clubhouse and across the courses, or just sit back and breathe in the clean refreshing mountain air.
2007 GREEN FEES (includes cart) High Season* Low Season
18 Holes $89 $69
9 Holes $54 $44
Twilight Special (times vary) $54 $44
Seniors (over 65) $79 $59
Juniors (18 and under) play for half the rates above.
RENTAL RATES Pull Cart Club Rental
9 Holes $2.50 $20**
18 Holes $5 $35**
Practice Balls $4
* High season runs from June 10th – September 10th
** Brand New Cobra FP Irons and F-Speed woods
Tournaments at Pole Creek:
We do the work. You have the fun.
GROUP GREEN FEES (12 or more persons)
Includes 18 holes, practice balls, golf cart, a $5 gift certificate for each player to our pro shop, and our renowned professional services that make your tournament run smoothly at our Colorado golf resort.
High Season Group Rate - $89 per person, anytime.
Low Season Group Rate - $69 per person, anytime.
2007 Golf Tournament Schedule:
Grand Opening - 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament
Pole Creek Golf Club
Friday, May 18, 2007
Fraser River Valley Lions Club “Cozen’s Cup” Golf Tournament
Pole Creek Golf Club
Saturday, June 09, 2007
2007 CNI Open, Presented in Memory of William McK. Thompson
Pole Creek Golf Club
Monday, June 11, 2007
Pole Creek Classic
Pole Creek Golf Club
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Shining Stars Foundation Golf Tournament
Pole Creek Golf Club
Friday, July 20, 2007
3rd Annual High Country Golf Tournament
Pole Creek Golf Club
Saturday, August 04, 2007
3rd Annual High Country Golf Tournament
Pole Creek Golf Club
Saturday, August 04, 2007
The 3rd Annual SIDS Golf Classic
Pole Creek Golf Club
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Pole Creek and Winter Park are located 67 miles from Denver. Take I-70 West to Exit 232 onto U.S. 40, then follow U.S. 40 to Winter Park. Pole Creek is 11 miles beyond the Town of Winter Park. Turn left at the 220 mile marker and follow the signs to the Colorado golf course.
Beatrice
I really would like to buy a golf cart. What is the normal price for just a plane golfcart?
Georgia
I have an EZ GO golf cart and the batteries are over five years old and are shot. I’d like to try a different brand because of the cost of the Trojans but I need something that is a suitable replacement amperage and size wise. HELP
Ruth
