Getting where you’re going in style is what it’s all about. Whether you’re taking a stretch-limo down the Vegas strip or a private jet to the Bahamas—riding in luxury enhances your experience, moving it from memorable to unforgettable. It is only natural that golf carts would evolve into models that make a ride around the back nine feel like a first-class flight.
Since the evolution of cars, from the Model T to the Enzo Ferrari, people have loved to customize and enhance their vehicles. It has become part of our culture for people to express themselves through their rides. If you love music then why not put top end Bose speakers in the dashboard? If you like grilling then why not put a Master Forge in your truck bed? This type of thinking is not limited to cars and trucks. Now, customized golf carts have carved out their own best-of niche.
The first electric vehicle ever sold was golf cart. Created in California in 1932, it employed a rustic design. The design, however, didn’t stay plain for long.
“When I first started playing golf we walked the course and either hauled our bags or had a caddy lug them. When golf carts hit the scene they were a nice addition, you could relax more and get to the holes faster. My friend even has a nice built-in cooler in his custom made one,” recalled long-time golf enthusiast Kevin Pratt.
If you can dream it, you can have it as your golf cart. They now come equipped with street-ready tires, working fridges, surround speakers and even GPS navigation, so you’ll never get lost on the course again.
Since golf is one of the sports of choice among the affluent, it is only natural that the worlds of golf and luxury would intertwine. The saying goes that more business decisions are made on the back nine then in the boardroom. Think of how much faster those deals would be made in a custom cart?
One company that takes customization to a whole new level is ACG Cars. It takes top-tier luxury cars and shrinks them into golf carts. Riding the course in an Escalade golf cart is one way to turn heads, and ACG can make it a reality. They also have Roadsters, Hummers, TSports and other luxury models in their arsenal.
ACG’s carts have become many celebrities’ favorites. Word has spread around Tinsel Town of these plush rides, and ACG’s client list includes Joe Pesci, Tony Hawk, Ahman Green, Reggie Wayne and many others. The carts themselves have even become stars on the silver screen appearing in “The Little Fockers” and “Who’s Your Caddy?”
These rides are not limited to starlets; you can drive your own Hummer on a local nine or for a round of 18. The nearest dealership that carries ACG unique rides is in Ronkokoma, New York. If trekking there to check out these one-of-a-kind rides is not your cup of tea, check out ACG’s website—www.californiaroadster.com—for information about placing a custom order. Just imagine your name scrawled elegantly across a miniature Cadillac golf cart that’s parked in your driveway. That’s when you know you’ve really made it.
If a traditional golf cart is more your style, you cannot do any better than Garia’s luxury and leisure vehicle. Designed and developed in Denmark, the Garia is a complete reinvention of the traditional golf cart. It is customized to the user’s needs with a wide range of features, such as an extra-large cabin with a comfortable and car-like driving position, an innovative easy-access golf bag holder, a new type of director selector and a digital cluster. They also have a built-in refrigerator to keep your beverages on ice.
If you’re thinking you may not use your cart enough to warrant a purchase, there are many other ways to enjoy your cart. Many gated communities use golf carts as their primary mode of transportation. If you live on a large estate what better way to get around then on a tricked-out golf cart?
Generally, things start out with a simple design and then blossom as times goes on. Golf carts are no different. There are now carts that can blow most cars out of the water. Consider one, so that next time you step on the course you’ll know you’re riding in style.
By Chris O’Day
Imagery courtesy of Garia
