In this guide we’re taking a look at the world of golf scooters- what they are, are they legal and which are the best ones you can buy in 2022.
What on earth is a golf scooter?
Unless you spend too much time looking at scooter websites and reading about two-wheeled electric vehicles, you might not know that you they’re used for a lot more than getting to work or doing tricks in the park with your mates.
Front and rear motors
A golf scooter is a larger, more stable two-wheeled scooter that has more weight to carry than your average electric ride. To that end, they will typcially have both front and rear-mounted motors on the wheels. (If you’re wondering, as with most electrics, the motors are hidden in the wheel hubs.)
Rear golf bag storage
They also have a special space at the back to fit your club bag which has plenty of room.
Sit or stand
Golf scooters normally come with a fixed or removable seat. The ones we’ve seen have been big, comfy affairs, nothing like what you’d expect to find on a regular cycle.
Suspension
To deal with the uneven surfaces and extra load, golfing scooters generally have front and rear suspension and pneumatic tyres too.
What are the benefits of a golf scooter?
- Reach places your golf buggy just can’t – One of the absolute best parts of using a
- Price – If you’re looking for a thrifty way to get around the golf course, the good news is that a scooter is far more affordable than a golf cart. While carts vary wildly in price depending on what brand and quality you go for, you can expect to pay anything from half as much to a quarter as much for an electric scooter.
- They’re insanely good fun – this is completely subjective but we’re yet to meet anyone who didn’t love using a scooter versus a traditional cart.
- They’re far more nimble –
Is a golf scooter better than a cart?
How do you fit your clubs on a golf scooter?
What are the downsides?
- Room for one only! If you’re golfing with your partner, there’s definitely no way to fit more than one rider on each golf scooter. They’ll need their own.
- They require more skill – While using the scooter is a doddle (there’s a simple
- No shelter –
- Less space – While there’s a decent amount of kit storage built into these machines, they’re never going to compete with what you get on a regular cart.
Where can you buy a golf scooter in the UK
Are golf scooters expensive?
https://www.evoscooters.co.uk/evoking-2000w-dual-hub-golf.html
Recharging electric golf scooters
Are golf scooters legal in the UK?
What are the top brands of golf scooters in 2022?
How much maintenance is involved?
Final thoughts: To scoot or not to scoot?