Released on: August 24, 2008, 1:55 pm

Press Release Author: Points West Argo

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: If you have ever been golfing then you have probably ridden
in a golf cart, but how much do you really know about these vehicles that transport
you around the golf course?

Press Release Body: Yuba City, CA - To learn more about where golf carts came from,
please enjoy the history of golf carts from the experts at Points West Argo.

"From retirement homes to the golf course, golf carts have made themselves useful in
all kinds of places and all kinds of ways," notes Tom Tomlinson of Points West Argo.
"An always evolving and improving product, the history of the golf cart is a long
and important one."

The First
Originally made for golfers with disabilities, the first golf carts were introduced
in the 1940's. By the early 50's they had caught on with the entire golf community
as well as a few retirement communities.

Mass-Production
In 1951 the first mass-produced golf carts were made available. These early electric
golf cars made history by being the first electric vehicles that private consumers
could purchase. This allowed for whole communities, schools, and towns alike to
embrace the efficiency of the golf cart as a whole.

Golf Cart Communities
Some small-town communities really embraced the golf cart. One of the first was a
town called The Villages in Florida, which was a large retirement community with a
very extensive golf cart trail system. The golf cart was especially useful in
retirement communities, because it was a safe and effective way for the elderly to
gain independence and get around. Another golf cart enthused town is Peach Tree City
in Florida, where golf carts are a major form of transit for the old and young. The
local high school even has a student golf cart parking lot.

Gas vs. Electric
While most people prefer the electric golf cart over gas, these vehicles do certain
advantages. Electric golf carts are perfect for the golf course or cruising close to
home, but when they run out of power you may not be near a place to re-charge. When
going further from home, a gas powered golf cart makes much more sense, as you can
bring additional gasoline along with you and refuel anytime you want.

Inspirational Design
The golf cart is thought to have led on to other types of small transport devices,
such as indoor power scooters and NEVs (neighborhood electric vehicles). The low
speed capacity, affordability, and easy maintenance of golf carts make them very
popular, and who wouldn't want to play off of that idea?

Evolution of the Golf Cart
Over the years, new technology and interest in design have offered newer and more
advanced golf cart models every year. Branching out to include golf carts with
4-wheel drive and utility tires, new golf cart utility vehicles were created. They
were made to drive on all sorts of terrain, from movie sets to warehouses to
gardening stores.


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