Golf buggies are great, but let’s face it – they’re not for everyone. If you’re fit, healthy and capable and willing to walk the 8 – 9 kilometres an average golfer walks during a standard 18-hole round, you probably don’t need a golf buggy. If, however, you’re approaching your later years, or have health issues, mobility issues or injuries, a golf buggy is something you should consider.
For many people though, the perceived drawbacks of golf buggies prevent them from using one during their round – and thus they miss out on the huge benefits golf buggies offer. People commonly think that golf buggies are expensive, hard to maintain, difficult to transport, hard to repair and have a negative impact on the amount of exercise you’ll get out of a round. But the key word here is “perceived”. These misconceptions continue to float around, but we’re here to tell you they may not be a problematic as you might think.
Not as much exercise
The main drawback of using a golf buggy is that it seems to be defeating one of the purposes of playing golf – getting some exercise. And while obviously, riding in a golf buggy won’t provide as much exercise as walking the 18 holes, you’re still getting plenty of exercise by playing a round. You’ll still be climbing in and out of the buggy, walking to the ball and swinging numerous times throughout the round. As well, you can’t take your golf buggy everywhere (such as on the tees, bunkers or greens), so there will still be a bit of walking involved. In fact, studies have shown that even golfers using a motorised golf buggy can burn around 1,300 calories during an 18-hole round. So you’re still getting in some exercise – and obviously, using a walker golf buggy will provide even more exercise than a ride-on.
However, in some ways, a golf buggy allows you to get MORE exercise. Older golfers who are struggling with mobility, injury, illness or are unable to walk the required distance probably wouldn’t be able to get out on the course at all without a golf buggy. And as mentioned before, even riding in a golf buggy provides some exercise. In many cases, any exercise is better than none, and a golf buggy will allow incapacitated golfers to get some exercise that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to achieve.
Cost
Another problem can be cost. Obviously, it’s more expensive to buy (or hire) a golf buggy than it is to play without one. However, while some golf buggies are exorbitantly priced, Parmaker’s range of quality golf buggies are priced lower than their competitors, while offering far more in terms of features and value. And given that they’ll last for years and years without a problem, a Parmaker golf buggy really is a good long-term investment, and will give you a strong return on investment.
Hard to transport
The hassle of transporting a golf buggy to the golf course is another drawback that just makes it that little bit harder to get your round happening. It can be a hassle to make sure your buggy is charged and ready to go, pack it up, transport it to the golf course, and then set it up and get it ready to go again. When you just want to go and play a round, the addition of a golf buggy can seem to make things just that little bit harder and make you less likely to play as often.
However, when you choose a Parmaker golf buggy, the problems of transporting it become almost non-existent. Their lightweight construction means that Parmaker golf buggies can be easily broken down for storage and easily put back together by just about anyone. All of Parmaker’s motorised three and four-wheeler golf buggies can be transported in a car boot, or with Parmaker’s ingenious and simple car carrier.
Click here to see just how quickly and easily you can pack up and transport both ride-on and walker golf buggies from Parmaker.
Hard to repair and maintain
Let’s face it, we just want to play golf, not spend a lot of free time repairing and maintaining a golf buggy. Of course, this may be a problem when you buy a low-quality model that just doesn’t last. However, if you choose a Parmaker golf buggy, you can relax, knowing that Parmaker buggies are built better and will give you hassle-free mobility around the golf course for years to come. As well, if a problem does happen to occur, Parmaker’s reputation for fast and friendly service is unparalleled. In most cases, our technicians will be able to fix the problem on the spot while you wait – and if not, the process is a painless as possible, and your golf buggy will be back with you in just a few days.
More isolated
One of the joys of golf is being able to spend time with your friends as you walk around the course, enjoying the benefits of good company and being in nature. You may think that riding in a gold buggy will make you feel more isolated – but really, it’s only for a short while. You’ll still be able to spend plenty of time with your golfing partners at the greens and when hitting your shots. And consider this – if you’re too incapacitated to get out on the course at all without a golf buggy, you definitely wouldn’t be able to spend time with your friends. Riding in a golf buggy may be more isolated than walking, but it’s better than not being able to play at all! And of course, if you use a walker golf buggy, isolation won’t be a problem at all.
So, there you have it – the perceived problems of golf buggies aren’t as bad as they seem; and in fact, many of them simply disappear when you purchase a Parmaker golf buggy! Have a look at the well-priced range here.
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