What kinds of golf carts are there?

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Golf carts

Golf carts is a term covering a variety of different types of equipment. But as with golf bags, we can talk about a broad classification where you have push/pull carts, electric motorized carts and golf cars / riding carts.

Push/pull carts resemble the equipment used by the guy delivering boxes of paper. They're two- or three-wheeled  carts, with a vertical support with clips or holders for attaching the cart bag. Here's an example...

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Electric golf carts (electric motorcaddies) are similar in shape and form to the push or pull carts, but come with a built-in motor. So they drive themselves so-to-speak. Here's a photo of an example...

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Motorized riding carts or golf cars are the vehicles you can rent or ride at clubs and resorts to drive yourself around the course. Since these can cost several thousand dollars each, they're not something your average golfer is looking for.