After some measurements done you will see that most golf courses are about four miles in length. And an even bigger distance is walked by the golfer who is not always successful and scores without mistakes.
Until 1960’s, most golf courses were played exclusively on foot. More fortunate golfers had caddies to carry the players’ clubs.
But in 1962 Merlin L. Halvorson invented the first self-propelled golf car. And this was the beginning of a new age. In the 60’s the technology gave a start to what we know today as a modern golf cart. These cars were built with gasoline motors and could transport two golfers with their golf clubs. The biggest manufacturers at that time were E-Z-GO, Pargo, Harley Davidson and Cushman.
The body frames, undercarriage and suspensions are very close to the modern automobiles. The treads changed and designed in a way that the cart may be driving on grass and not damage the turf on a golf course. Controls are – a modern steering wheel, accelerator and brake. Plus many accessories like 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.
Today golf carts are manufactured with electric, battery powered motors – because this is more trendy for the rich people to look "green educated" and do like they say. Batteries are rechargeable and one charge is enough to last through several days and rounds of golf. As the business was changing, today they largest manufacturers of golf cars include: Ingersoll Rand (Club Car), E-Z-Go and Yamaha.
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