Golf cars are, depending on where you live, also known as golf carts and golf buggies. We use all three terms in different parts of the site; "golf cars" makes clear that we're referring to the vehicular type of transportation (as opposed to a walking cart).
Golf cars come in gas and electric versions, although electric is the more common. They are usually two-seaters on golf courses, with space for two golf bags. Below are resources for golfers interested in golf cars, including manufacturers, on-course safety and etiquette guidelines, and more. You can also submit photos of custom carts.
Custom Golf Carts Photos and Advice
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Some golfers who own their own golf cars like to dress them up, soup them up, trick them out, or otherwise customize them to reflect their owners' personality. This gallery includes photos submitted by readers of their custom golf cars, and advice from those owners to other golfers thinking about buying one.
Golf Cart Safety
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Yes, accidents happen on the cart paths of golf courses around the world. They happen more often than you might imagine, as a matter of fact. But staying safe while driving or riding in golf cars is pretty simple. Here are some guidelines.
Golf Cart Rules and Etiquette
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In addition to safety guidelines, there are other golf cart rules golfers should know and observe, things like the 90-degree rule, for example. This article goes over some of those rules, and also includes a few etiquette guidelines.
Golf Cart Manufacturers
Interested in researching golf cars for a possible purchase? Here are some of the golf cart manufacturers that have international or at least national dealer networks. Explore the different models and learn more about the companies.Submit Photos of Your Customized Golf Cars
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The first link up above was to our gallery of custom golf carts. We said the photos are submitted by readers. If you'd like to show off your custom ride, this page explains how to do so.
How to Attach a Golf Bag to a Golf Cart
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This article is for newbies to the game of golf, and it explains (and shows in photos) how to secure your golf bag to the back of a golf cart before the start of a round of golf.
