Golf, a poplar sport played by many people around the world. Golf over the years has taken off and is now a popular sport for all. Although golf is very much about the game, it is also about how you present yourself on the golf course, what you wear, how you act and what you say. Golfers such as John Daly and Ian Poulter have really brought fashion to the golf course and highlighted what is means to look good (and different) on the course.
The golf buggy was first introduced in the 1950s to ease the burden of carrying heaving golf equipment around miles of the golf course.The first golf buggies were battery powered, with petrol powered ones introduced in the 1970s. Golf vehicles can vary in size from 2 seaters up to 6 seater. Generally speaking, they travel under 15 miles per hour. Like golf apparel, golf vehicles are now an essential item for the serious golfer. Golf carts have morphed into a fashion statement, and a reflection of your status and wealth. Long gone are the days of the humble two seater battery powered golf caddy, used to transport your clubs and balls. Let the battle of the golf cart begin…
You can pay anything up £10,000 for a golf cart, although the average spend is closer to £2,000. As with most things, there is, of course, the extreme; A $62,000 (£39,365) golf cart – the Garia LSV. Not for the everyday golf player, the Garia LSV is equipped with seatbelts, side mirrors, hydraulic brakes and an electric motor which is capable speeds up to 25 mph. This luxury golf cart has all the safety features necessary to allow it to be classified as a roadworthy low-speed vehicle. The LSV can also be equipped with such amenities as hand-stitched seats, digital instrumentation layout, a stereo and a dashboard refrigerator, dependent on personal taste. (most-expensive.net). The LSV is not something which many of us will be able to afford, but it certainly is the Tiger Woods of golf carts.
As well as extremities in price, the look of a golf vehicle can be altered or ‘souped up’ to reflect the owners personality just like any other vehicle. The customer can specify individual colours and finishes and add ons. There’s also the possibility of adding some low-profile wheels and tyres. The only limitation is your budget.
It is clear to see that, golf clothes are no longer the only outlet for showing your personality and flare on the golf course. (Although I don’t think anyone will ever forget those Union Jack trousers worn by Ian Poulter at the 2004 British Open). Golf carts are becoming more of a fashion statement and less of a golfing aid.