4 Seater Golf Cart

[Schmitth]

I will be moving to The Villages from Nazareth, PA soon, and look forward to golf all year round. I’ve been looking at a new 2 seater Yamaha golf cart. However, we thought maybe a 4 seater would be more practical as a multi-use vehicle for getting around. My question is having a 4 seater practical for use on a golf course? If so, what options are best for this golf cart, especially for use on the golf course?

[graciegirl]

I will be moving to The Villages from Nazareth, PA soon, and look forward to golf all year round. I’ve been looking at a new 2 seater Yamaha golf cart. However, we thought maybe a 4 seater would be more practical as a multi-use vehicle for getting around. My question is having a 4 seater practical for use on a golf course? If so, what options are best for this golf cart, especially for use on the golf course?

We have a used four seater and a new two seater. This is a picture of our four seater that is just fine for golf.

[dnobles]

We have both. I golf with the four seater no different

[oldtimes]

We do not golf but did buy a 2 seater and now I regret that decision and wish we had bought the 4 seater for when friends and family visit. Everyone says just rent one when they come but if they come at peak time they are often not available and some places will not rent them for less than a week.

[Kilmacowen]

Definitely a 4 seater. Great when you have company for riding around and for shopping.

[dewilson58]

We like our 4 seater. The first cart we purchased.


Make sure you purchase a 4 seater with: Improved suspension and extended & raised roof. Do not get the 4 seater with the flip-up platform.


Seat belts too.

[villagetinker]

We have a 2 seater, with the flip down rear facing seat, yahama gas, and as noted above the upgraded suspension. This suits us very well. Flip the seat up for golfing, shopping and general use, and down for when we have occasional guests. One this option is only 4 inches longer than a standard cart with the floor in the up position, so perpendicular parking is very easy. A 4 passenger cart with all 4 people sitting forward is much longer. We do not have the extended roof, so this can be a problem during rain.

[JoMar]

If you are only going to have 1 cart then I agree that a 4 seat cart is ok. We took the option of having two carts since my wife has her own schedules and clubs and I have mine so rather than compete for the cart we bought 2. When we have guests we have options, the guests drive one of the carts or the guys drive one and the ladies drive the other. Did you ever notice that when two couples are in a 4 seat cart the men are in the front and the ladies are stuck riding backward in the rear. Why is that?

[Walker Industries]

My frat bro Forest Noll is from Nazareth

[DavidStockhausen]

Star Sirius with a rear seat that converts to play golf, a 2 in 1 combo seat, at Crown Carts

[Windguy]

When buying a cart, we considered getting a four seater, but decided that we would just rent when we needed one for guests. Four seaters have some disadvantages. They cost more. They take up more room in your garage. If you get the kind where the back seats face the rear, passengers are not protected from the elements. My best friend has a Yamaha like that and when I ride with him in his cart, it’s really hard to get my golf bag in it. The bag faces the front instead of the back and some of the pockets are blocked by the seat. It’s also not protected from rain. When rain chases us off the course, he has to put his bag in the main cabin. I really hate it.

[Ga.dawg]

We bought 2 seater and it, when guest come me we rent one for them , so they can enjoy same experience only 25 a day cheaper for a week , the cost difference of 4 seater doesn’t really pay for itself in my opinion for what use to get out of using it

[Paporter]

Two seater for golf. The four seater, it’s hard to get bags in and when it rains (which is every day in the summer) bags and people get wet. You’re better off with a two seater. Btw, thinking you’ll be able golf everyday, isn’t realistic. You’ll get shut out of tee times 75% of the time during snowbird season and then You’ll face course closures and rain in the summer. But, you’ll be able to play at least 2 to 3 times a week.

[richs631]

In my opinion your wasting your money on a 4 seater. Not a big deal on the golf course but you will become the taxi driver.

[JerryLBell]

I assume you are talking about a traditional 2-seater golf cart with 2 additional, rear-facing seats as opposed to a stretched-out 4-seater with all 4 seats facing forward. We considered the first option when we bought our cart but the salesman pointed out a few disadvantages to it:

It costs more (obviously).
The ride is stiffer (you need to beef up the suspension to handle the weight of 4 adults).
Depending on the design, the hardware to carry golf clubs in addition to the rear seats usually makes the cart longer and stick out more in your garage or when parking at the squares.
Nobody particularly likes to ride facing the rear and they usually end up uncomfortably twisting around to try to face forward.
You'll hardly ever actually use the rear-facing seats.
It's harder to carry groceries or other things with rear-facing seats.
Renting a stretched 4-seater with all seats facing forward when you do have guests is usually cheaper in the long run and more comfortable.

We agreed with all his points, bought a 2-seater and have been happy with it ever since. Whatever you get, I hope you're as happy with it as we are with ours. We've had it 3 1/2 years now and I still get a charge bombing around The Villages in it. I'm just a little boy in a senior body riding around in his go-kart. What fun!

[sjeffries]

I will be moving to The Villages from Nazareth, PA soon, and look forward to golf all year round. I’ve been looking at a new 2 seater Yamaha golf cart. However, we thought maybe a 4 seater would be more practical as a multi-use vehicle for getting around. My question is having a 4 seater practical for use on a golf course? If so, what options are best for this golf cart, especially for use on the golf course?

For 7 years, I owned a 4 seater Yamaha, extended roof with rear facing seats. It annoyed me every day I drove it. The cart bounced unmercifully over every tiny bump. I memorized every lump and uneven spot in all the roads I frequented so I could drive around them or slow down to 8 MPH.

Initially, I was told the suspension could be changed for a less bumpy ride, but that was not recommended for when 4 people are in the cart. I suffered 2 years then decided to go ahead and have the suspension changed only to be told, “they will not do that!”

So, I lowered the tire pressure from (whatever it was supposed to be) down to 20 psi, then 10 psi, and finally to 8 psi, in order to get a slightly smoother, tolerable ride.

After 5 more years, I decided to trade it in for a Yamaha 2 seater and RENT a couple 4 seaters when company comes. Don’t know why it took me so long to figure that out! Using golf clubs was also an issue but that could be done.

Before you decide on a 4 seater, drive it over several bumps and see the difference between the ride of a 2 seater. At least then, you’ll know what you’re willing to tolerate.

[Villagesgal]

We originally bought a 2 seater, 2 years later sold it and bought a 4 seater, with rear facing back seat. No one complains about facing rear, never in 16 years. I've sat back there too and the view is just fine. I golf and yes it is a bit harder to put your bag on, but it's not a big deal at all. I also keep a shopping bag on it when not using it for golf, so plenty of room for groceries and whatever else, also have plenty of room under the rear seat to put stuff, cooler sits there for groceries in the summer. I'd suggest you rent a 4 seater, rear facing, try it out. I personally don't like the 4 seaters where all are facing forward, makes the cart way too long. I've had my Yamaha gas 4 seater for 16 years and love it. Don't worry about when it rains, just pull down the sunbrella cover and in the rare cases when it rains and you have someone sitting in the back they will stay mostly dry, legs may get wet, but if rain is forecast just take your car. Problem solved.

[Marshaw]

The 4 seater just aren't set up right for golf. You can use them to play golf but certain parts just got wrong

[sidexsidex2]

I have one and would not trade it for anything. You can carry passengers in the back seats, make sure the back ones are covered. Also two sets of golf clubs fit on the back and I have storage under the back seats. Love It.
SunRae

[yankygrl]

I will be moving to The Villages from Nazareth, PA soon, and look forward to golf all year round. I’ve been looking at a new 2 seater Yamaha golf cart. However, we thought maybe a 4 seater would be more practical as a multi-use vehicle for getting around. My question is having a 4 seater practical for use on a golf course? If so, what options are best for this golf cart, especially for use on the golf course?
I don’t own a 4 seater but a friend does. The rear seats face backwards and to put clubs on is a pain as they fit inside. You have to be very strong and dexterous to get your bag in place and strapped in. Unless you think you’ll have lots of visitors I’d stick with a two seater. Rentals for when guests are here is not that expensive.

[JoMar]

And this why we say...different strokes for different folks. I agree with the poster, rent a 4 seater and drive it for a week or two and have your wife ride in the back. If she's ok with it then the issue is golf and parking...but I'm a believer in trying before buying and that opportunity exists.

[MiniCooper]

We have not yet purchased a cart but would like you opinions. Our neighbor has this 4 seater ClubCar and loves it. He does not use it for golf. The cart is lifted about 6 inches and has two rear facing seats.
If we were to get one like this, we would need to change the tires to be golf course approved and make provisions to carry golf bags.
We live in Fenney and can't wait for the WaterLilly bridge to be installed and trails completed.
Any thoughts on this as a cart would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[Chrissy55]

We just moved here from Nazareth, PA at the end of March. We just bought the Yamaha 4 seater. It has a flip seat. Not much bigger than the 2 seater. Will be great for guests. Love it! Hope to meet up with you when you get down here.

[Footer]

We bought the Evolution Classic 4 Plus from STM in Ocala. The golf club holder faces away from the cart, so you need a bag cover for when it rains. However, rear passengers are covered. It is electric with the 130 AH lithium battery which weighs 100 pounds (compared to 400 lbs for conventional batteries). So the extra weight from 2 more seats and people just brings the cart up to a more normal weight.

Rear seat folds down to a flat deck and there is a hidden storage compartment underneath.

Range is 75 miles and battery can be topped up daily. Should be good for most people.

It has an LCD dashboard with bluetooth for handsfree phone operation.

Cost is $10,000 with Sunbrella and golf club attachment. Not a big premium for the extra 2 seats.

If you live in the south, Luxus in Leesburg is more convenient.