GOLFERS GUIDE

There are very few people who actually have a good reason for purchasing a golf cart for their own personal usage, but if you decide that you do need a golf cart there are a few things that you should keep in mind so that you can make the best purchase decision possible.  To save some money, you could go for a used golf cart but then you might not have the same flexibility as you´ll have if you buy new cart. after all, price is just one factor to think about.

Before you even think about buying a cart, make sure it´s allowed to drive a cart at your local course.  Many do not allow carts, however many others do.  The biggest reason for buying a golf cart is if you actually live on the course and rather take a cart then your car to the club house.  Since the golf cart is fuel efficient it may actually be saving you money over the years, compered to driving the “regular” car.   However, still check with your local area to ensure that it will not be a problem driving it on the roads in your area, as well as with the golf course to ensure that it is ok with them. If you´re allowed to drive a cart to the club, it´s a great way to transport your golf equipment.

After checking local laws and course regulations, the next step is to consider all the other things involved in buying a golf cart.  An electric golf cart is obviously a much wiser and cheaper purchase in the long run.  In addition to not requiring gasoline, the electric golf cart often needs much less maintenance.

As you look around at golf carts, you need to look for a cart that has a new battery as well as battery connectors.  Look for a cart with a charger in good condition and nice clean connectors.  The actual cart should also be in good condition.  Fixing a broken cart could be expensive, so never buy a broken cart in order to fix it later.  More often than not, this turns into a nightmare.  If it´s not working correctly when you look at it, don´t bother with it.

You want to also ensure that you can take the cart for a test drive.  If the seller don´t want you to take it for a test drive, simply walk away.  When test driving the cart, make sure it can come to a halt within 10-15 feet without sliding.  Golf courses are not going to appreciate you bringing a cart to the green that can cause damage of any sort.  Of course, check the steering and make sure it works without any problems.  Your final consideration should be looking at all of the wheels to ensure that they are in good shape.  If you do your homework and think twice before buying a golf cart, you could save as much as 75% by buying a used model.

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