The first electric golf cart was custom-made in 1932, but did not gain widespread acceptance. Later, he purchased a cart and found that it worked poorly on a golf course.

Reportedly, the first use of a motorized cart on a golf course was by JK Wadley of Texarkana, who saw a three-wheeled electric cart being used in Los Angeles to transport senior citizens to a grocery store. The price of a golf cart can range anywhere from under US$1,000 to well over US$20,000 per cart, depending on how it is equipped. Over time, variants were introduced that were capable of carrying more passengers, had additional utility features, or were certified as a street legal low-speed vehicle.Ī traditional golf cart, capable of carrying two golfers and their clubs, is generally around 4 feet (1.2 m) wide, 8 feet (2.4 m) long and 6 feet (1.8 m) high, weighing between 900 and 1,000 pounds (410 and 450 kg) and capable of speeds up to about 15 miles per hour (24 km/h). ( August 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī golf cart (alternatively known as a golf buggy or golf car ) is a small motorized vehicle designed originally to carry two golfers and their golf clubs around a golf course with less effort than walking. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate.

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