Golf Carts are ornamental to this beautiful game known as golf. Though the usual tradition is to rent golf carts on golf courses, you can actually buy your own golf cart if you can afford it and deem it necessary.

A golf cart’s main use is to transport you on the golf course so that you can have a stress free game. With golf carts you don’t have to travel up and down the course while playing golf, they make the game simple and easy. But this is not its only use, golf carts can also be used to transport yourself round your local community and to the golf course if it’s not too long a distance. You can make your golf cart street legal in conformity with your local laws. The truth is there is no federal law against driving golf carts on the streets, such laws are determined by states and cities.

The popularity of golf carts is quite profound with players living in a retirement community especially one with a golf course. In such communities, golf players simply drive their golf carts down the street straight to the club house and onto the golf course, saving time and labor. In such cases, golfers make their golf carts road worthy by outfitting them with necessary accessories and equipments. These include lights, brake lights, safety belts etc.

These days some country clubs allow their members to buy and customize their golf carts and use them when playing on the golf course. So getting a good golf cart to buy should not really be a problem. The major decision you will have to make is deciding whether buying a golf cart is worth your while. That is a personal decision and is up to you, how much you love the game, if you can afford it, how often you play etc are some of the things that must be considered in making the decision to buy your golf cart.

If you’ve decided that buying a golf cart is a labor and time saving device worth your while, you can get good golf carts easily. There are different brands of golf carts these days, and with so many to choose from you can get the right golf cart for you. Remember that no matter how similar golf carts look, they differ one from another. How they drive their controls etc are part of the things you must familiarize yourself with before making  purchase. That’s the benefit of taking a test drive. Make sure you take the intended purchase for a test drive before you sign youe cheqe.

There are also many golf cart dealers around, just find one in your general area and check them out to see if they have what you want. The internet comes in handy in finding and buying the right golf carts for you without stress. Make proper use of the internet and you will be able to buy your golf cart easily. If you can afford it, it can serve your needs and it’s worth your while why not go for it?

Most people do not realize that when you are playing on those green hills on a beautiful Saturday morning there are rules to follow. You can’t just show up, hit some balls into some holes and call it a day. There are rules of golf. There are even long, descriptive, detailed books about these rules. Well, you will find it easier after I finish. I am giving you the five basic etiquette guidelines to follow when playing golf. Guidelines that veteran players need to brush up on as much as beginners need to know.

Tee Times - Most of the time, you may want to reserve a tee time to arrive at the golf course to play. When you and your golf buddies schedule a tee time, actually show up for the tee time. There is nothing ruder than making an appointment and not sticking to it. If your group misses your tee time, you could lose your spot and have to wait around for another opening. In fact, a good rule of thumb will be to arrive earlier than your scheduled time. This way you can warm up by hitting a few balls at the driving range.

Equipment - Make sure you have your equipment with you. Borrowing clubs is not necessarily frowned upon but you do not want to bother your companions by continuously asking to borrow their clubs. When arriving at the golf course, make sure you have all the clubs you need, not to exceed fourteen. Also, have enough tees and balls with you.

Dress - Check on your golf course’s dress code. Most courses do require certain attire. A button up shirt with Khaki shorts will be fitting attire at most courses but you should check that nonetheless. Golf shoes and golf gloves are up to the player but you should still check before arriving empty handed. Be sure to have extra loose bills on you for tipping purposes.

Course - These beautiful courses don’t deserve you coming in and being all rough and rude to it. Follow the rules of the golf cart. Do not drive where you aren’t supposed to, and especially keep them away from greens and hazards. Be sure to repair any divots and ball marks on the green. Never take a divot on a practice swing. And, finally, rake all sand traps to erase footprints and damage to area where your ball was.

Pace Appropriately - Having to wait on people is annoying. Making people wait on you is rude. Watch the game. Be ready for your turn. Wave faster groups around you if you are moving slowly. Keep pace with the group ahead of you. Do not waste too much time looking for a lost ball. If you want to keep to the five minutes allowed, wave groups behind you ahead so you will not hold them up.

Golf can be a fun, relaxing way to spend a morning, afternoon or even a full day. You can enjoy that time either all alone or with a group of pals or fellow workers. Just remember that golf is a game and just as in most games there are rules to follow. Remember the golden rule? Yeah, keep to that.