Golf Carts - Not Just For Golfers Anymore

What was once made to relieve golfers from having to walk and carry their clubs up and down the hills of the golf course has outgrown just the greens. Nowadays golf carts are used by people of all genders and ages for a variety of purposes.

Although they still bear the name golf cart, they come in all shapes, sizes, models and styles. As a matter of fact, you can even have them customized to suit your taste and your needs. Whether you need a get around vehicle for the farm, or just want one for a leisurely stroll around the neighbor hood, golf carts are becoming more and more popular today.

Since the recent rise of fuel costs, people are buying electric golf carts now more than ever. And since driving an electric cart is extremely cost efficient and since some drivers don't even travel 5 miles from their home most days, many see purchasing a golf cart as a practical means of transportation.

Besides the practicality, a lot of people buy golf carts to help them with their daily chores and routines. For the person living on a small farm, a golf cart can be used to haul feed and supplies to take care of the animals and managing the daily tasks around the farm. It sure beats having to walk and tote heavy buckets and bags.

There is also a wide range of off road golf carts available today. These carts are gas powered, equipped with off road tires, and built to withstand all sorts of terrain. They come in a variety of sizes and styles. The hunter can get a camouflage cart specially designed with gun racks and a large heavy metal mesh bed to haul out the game.

Retirement communities rely on golf carts as their main source of transportation. They are convenient to use and safer to drive around within the community. For work, play or just for the sake of having one, the bottom line is that golf carts aren't just for golfers anymore.