So what do we have in lieu of the golf cart? I'd say Segways!
Though there are no longer any Segways on a golf course these days, my kids and I had a fun time trying out a round of golf in Intramuros with these devices a few years ago.
Learning to operate and maneuver the Segway was surprisingly easy. As seen in the pics, even kids can do it! The trick to mastering the Segway is a good sense of balance and a calm head. It’s simple, really: You lean forward, you move forward; you lean back, you go in reverse. In less than 15 minutes one will get the hang of to get the hang of riding a Segway.
While the round with my kids in Intramuros was done on a regular Segway, there is a Segway unit which is modified for golf purposes with an attached golf bag carrier and all-terrain tires for traversing through the rougher patches of the course. The golf bag carrier is a great idea, as it eliminates the usual problem of being so far from your equipment especially if you are sharing a golf cart with a friend. Your equipment just goes with you wherever you go on your mechanical steed.
One of the things which impresses me about the Segway is its speed. Reaching a top speed of 20kph, plus of course the elimination of the "Bring the cart over!" routine with the caddy or the flightmate, using a Segway might actually slash a good chunk out of the time it takes to finish a course.
My son who was about 12 at the time of this experience was trying to push the limits of speed, which of course I cautioned him not to else he become the perfect example of Newton's Second Law of Motion gone awry.
Overall, looking back, I think clubs should consider having a Segway option in our COVID world of 2020. This allows a safer distance between caddies and golfers, an efficient ride which cuts down the playing time, and yes, an overall great experience!
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