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.
Many golf carts on the market do not come with everything you may want, so it is understandable that you may want to go shopping for some golf cart accessories to help you get everything that you want from your golf cart. It may be easier to shop for gold cart accessories if you know exactly what is out there and if you know precisely what you want to increase your golf cart comfort.
What Golf Carts Usually Come With
Most golf carts are pretty simple ? they may come with devices to hold your golf bags securely in place. That is pretty basic. They may also have a cup holder, and the better models may come with a radio, but beyond that you should not expect any fancy accessories unless you are buying a top of the line golf cart. Keeping it basic may make it more affordable for many golfers. But what about those who may desire some more comfort at an additional price?
What Golf Cart Accessories are Available
No matter what comes with the golf carts in the first place, there are several golf cart accessories that are available to you. First of all, you can find several golf cart accessories at many different stores. You can find items to better hold your golf bag. Most of the carts just come with hooks to hold your bag, but you can buy stronger hooks and better locks so that your bag will not get jostled or fall off of the cart. You can also buy ball holders, and ball cleaners, as well that can be attached to your golf cart. And if you need something really unique and customized, there is a goof chance you can special order that as well.
Some of the nicest accessories available include MP3 players, CD players, headphones, drink coolers, and ergonomically designed seat covers that keep you comfortable while you are riding. That's a lot of comfort. Certainly quite befitting for such a popular sport.
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