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feature article dec 2019 GOLF CARTS: EDUCATION AND TRAINING M otorized golf carts have come a long way from their humble beginnings as nondescript battery- powered vehicles designed to transport golfers around a golf course as an option to walking. Rising gas prices, a focus on the environment and the lure of fun, open-air cruising at comfortable speeds all have made golf carts (also referred to as golf cars) soar in popularity over the past decade, with no signs of a slowdown. PHOTO: Excessive Carts Staying the course with the resources you need for golf carts education and training With the increase in golf cart popularity and demand- -and the growing trend toward private consumer use- -golf cart dealers and repair businesses are popping up all over the country. If you’re considering joining the crowd, some golf carts education and training is in order. To get started, you need to know the following: 1. Golf carts can be either battery or gas powered and are manufactured by a number of different companies. Some companies specialize in building custom golf carts. DECEMBER 2019 5