At most golf courses, you have a choice of walking the 18 holes or renting a golf cart. For those of you who have become involved in the game of golf not only for the joy of the sport, but also to increase your exercise level, then walking the course is definitely for you. But for others, being on their feet for 4-5 hours and walking about 3 miles around the course is not the option they prefer. For that second group, a golf cart is the way to go!

Most golf courses rent electric golf carts, which were the first mass-produced electric vehicles for private use in the U.S. They are relatively safe, as they don’t move at high rates of speed and they are easy to maneuver. Basically, you just put your foot on the pedal and you are off!

If you live on a golf course, owning your own golf cart is a must! Modern golf carts typically have car-like styling and some even come with accessories like radios, custom wheels and body panels in a variety of colors. There is even a “Hummer”-style golf cart available from many dealers for about $20,000. However, most golf carts run somewhere around $5,000 for a new cart. A used cart is always an option, as well.

Whether you rent or buy, using a golf cart allows you to focus on your game instead of your sore feet!