Atomic Golf Carts...............SLAM away

[dewilson58]

18 holes with an Atomic Golf Cart.

Hundreds of door slams.

Take the damn doors off or don't use them on the course.

:cryin2::cryin2::cryin2:


chilout

[ureout]

I hope he shot 100 so he had to keep getting in and out more often..
:a20:

[dewilson58]

I hope he shot 100 so he had to keep getting in and out more often..
:a20:

He & She..........I think she beat him.

An hour later, my head is still banging.

:cryin2::cryin2:

[ureout]

if you were hearing impaired like I am you could just turn your hearing aids way down.. I do it all the time when my golf buddies start ragging on me.. then they switch to hand signals :shrug:

[kansasr]

At least I don't have to listen to your gas powered cart fire up all the time!

[thelegges]

I just thought the car doors would be a pain for those getting in and out. Wouldn’t you just open door hit the ball, then get back in? Or do they leave the windows up and the air on? Either way it would be a PITA

[Hape2Bhr]

Click bait.

[dewilson58]

At least I don't have to listen to your gas powered cart fire up all the time!

much quieter

:highfive:

[margaretmattson]

18 holes with an Atomic Golf Cart.

Hundreds of door slams.

Take the damn doors off or don't use them on the course.

:cryin2::cryin2::cryin2:


chilout So funny! I guess that is the price you pay for air conditioning.

[banjobob]

Those Atomic “clown” cars are ,bazaar looking , I keep thinking of the circus and clowns driving them expecting 8 clowns to jump out. Not old guys playing golf.

[Battlebasset]

Didn't even think of doors slamming on the course with those. I always looked at Atomics as much of a car as cart. A couple that has gone down to one/no car, but still needs to run around the Villages, get groceries, etc. Because it's their only mode of transport, they want a windshield wiper, heat, AC, and a more water tight enclosure.

Otherwise, just get a regular golf cart.

[Warcats]

Gabby Johnson is right raraww

[mrf0151]

At least I don't have to listen to your gas powered cart fire up all the time!
Actually, the newer Yamaha gas carts are about as quiet as an electric cart. Electrics have the high-pitched whine and the new gas have a lower rumble sound. It's all good!!

[ohioshooter]

Same sh!! Different day. Doesn’t this get old?

[GPGuar]

I don’t think that they should be on the golf course at all, but that’s just my opinion.

[Regorp]

18 holes with an Atomic Golf Cart.

Hundreds of door slams.

Take the damn doors off or don't use them on the course.

:cryin2::cryin2::cryin2:


chilout

Walking is so much healthier!!

[golfing eagles]

I don’t think that they should be on the golf course at all, but that’s just my opinion.

Along those lines:

The tire must have a rounded vertical tread with a maximum depth of ¼ inch. The total width must be a minimum of 8 inches. The tire pressure must not exceed 28 psi. Golf cars that do not have the approved tires will not be allowed on any of the Championship Courses in The Villages.
Reference: Golf The Villages (http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/tirepolicy.asp)

I wonder if any of these "stupid cars" meet this requirement

[I'm Popeye!]

Walking is so much healthier!!

We are in hot Florida; where are you carrying a golf bag while walking around in dry underwears? :shocked:

[bark4me]

18 holes with an Atomic Golf Cart.

Hundreds of door slams.

Take the damn doors off or don't use them on the course.

:cryin2::cryin2::cryin2:


chilout
OMG. The things people complain about. Need a tissue to wipe your tears.

[kcrazorbackfan]

At least I don't have to listen to your gas powered cart fire up all the time!

At least our gas powered carts don’t have a tendency to catch fire and burn a house down like your battery powered carts.

[I'm Popeye!]

At least our gas powered carts don’t have a tendency to catch fire and burn a house down like your battery powered carts.

. . . . Now you've done it!
Those with battery-powered carts will not be able to sleep at night thinking about if their golf cart is on fire in the garage.

. . It's 2 AM. . . .:22yikes: I smell smoke.

[Indydealmaker]

Sage? I think not.

[John Mayes]

18 holes with an atomic golf cart.

Hundreds of door slams.

Take the damn doors off or don't use them on the course.

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Chilout

lol!

[margaretmattson]

. . . . Now you've done it!
Those with battery-powered carts will not be able to sleep at night thinking about if their golf cart is on fire in the garage.

. . It's 2 AM. . . .:22yikes: I smell smoke.

You do not have to charge the atomic in a garage. Just go to a charging station. Most Walmarts have them and it only takes minutes for a full charge. The only reason electric charging stations are not in the Villages is because the owners wish to continue the sale of gas-powered carts. If they would place electric charging stations along with the gas, people would have more options. An easy fix that is not going to happen in the foreseeable future. Just a monopoly to get you to buy what they want to sell.

Not anything to brag about, pro gas, pro electric, doesn't matter. The Golf Cart Store owners are in charge. We do not have a real choice.

[Elaine Dickinson]

It's not doors that bother me golfing, it's the morons that have music playing in their cart while your golfing. Not everyone loves your musical taste.

[Papa_lecki]

The only reason electric charging stations are not in the Villages is because the owners wish to continue the sale of gas-powered carts. If they would place electric charging stations along with the gas, people would have more options.


It’s too bad the Villages golf Carts don’t sell electric golf carts.

[margaretmattson]

It’s too bad the Villages golf Carts don’t sell electric golf carts. Not certain if that was sarcasm. If they would place electric charging stations beside the gas pumps, you would have more options. Our only choice is buy gas or run the fear of running out of electric charge. Only choice!

If there were electric charging stations right beside where one fills the cart with gas, it would not be a concern. Electric or gas everyone could easily fill up.

Adding the electric charging is not that big of a deal. They just don't want to do it. For what reason? Being in sales all my life, I'm guessing they would rather sell gas carts that can easily be shipped from Georgia with the benefit of "no competition" dealer agreement. Shipping electric cars in from China is more costly and quickly widens the chance of outside competition.

Personally, if I were selling carts, I would push gas. Not because they are actually a better cart, just better for me. I can easily replace the one you bought quickly just by calling Georgia. A cart made in China would take weeks to restock.
Either way, bragging you bought gas or electric is silly. They both have their limitations.

[Southwest737]

You do not have to charge the atomic in a garage. Just go to a charging station. Most Walmarts have them and it only takes minutes for a full charge. The only reason electric charging stations are not in the Villages is because the owners wish to continue the sale of gas-powered carts. If they would place electric charging stations along with the gas, people would have more options. An easy fix that is not going to happen in the foreseeable future. Just a monopoly to get you to buy what they want to sell.

Not anything to brag about, pro gas, pro electric, doesn't matter. The Golf Cart Store owners are in charge. We do not have a real choice.
There are no dedicated charging stations for golf carts at Walmart or anywhere else in TV that I know. Any regular 120v outlet will do. But it will take more than a few minutes. Few hours.
And for the fire hazard concerns, last fires I have seen and read about in TV were gas powered carts and cars. I have a Tesla and two lithium powered EZGOs. They normally charge at night in the garage and I sleep just fine.

[HoosierPa]

OMG. The things people complain about. Need a tissue to wipe your tears.

First world problems !

[KathySteve]

Why?

[KathySteve]

18 holes with an Atomic Golf Cart.

Hundreds of door slams.

Take the damn doors off or don't use them on the course.

:cryin2::cryin2::cryin2:


chilout
We love ours especially if it starts to rain so I just sit in the air conditioning. We leave our doors open when playing golf and try to close them quietly.

[JGibson]

One guy in our foursome had an Atomic cart and I went to pass him on the course and he flung his door open and I came within inches of ripping his whole door off.

The doors are a safety issue and have no place on a golf course. Take the doors off and then I see no problem.

[dhdallas]

Those Atomic “clown” cars are ,bazaar looking , I keep thinking of the circus and clowns driving them expecting 8 clowns to jump out. Not old guys playing golf.

Bizarre (strange) not bazaar (market)

[margaretmattson]

There are no dedicated charging stations for golf carts at Walmart or anywhere else in TV that I know. Any regular 120v outlet will do. But it will take more than a few minutes. Few hours.
And for the fire hazard concerns, last fires I have seen and read about in TV were gas powered carts and cars. I have a Tesla and two lithium powered EZGOs. They normally charge at night in the garage and I sleep just fine.My son has a bolt. When he is travelling he stops at walmarts across the country and uses the rapid charging stations. He said he can top the car off in approx 15 minutes.

[golfing eagles]

My son has a bolt. When he is travelling he stops at walmarts across the country and uses the rapid charging stations. He said he can top the car off in approx 15 minutes.

A Chevy Bolt? I got passed by one of those recently. Yes, I was walking, but embarrassing nonetheless 😂😂😂

[jarodrig]

One guy in our foursome had an Atomic cart and I went to pass him on the course and he flung his door open and I came within inches of ripping his whole door off.

The doors are a safety issue and have no place on a golf course. Take the doors off and then I see no problem.

First off , taking the doors off is
not possible the moment , not an available option .

Secondly, if you were close enough while passing the cart to “rip his whole door off” then shame on you for your reckless driving !

[justjim]

I don’t think that they should be on the golf course at all, but that’s just my opinion.

About nine or so years ago I was playing at OBG and the starter told my fellow golfer he was going to let him play this time. But he needed to get different tires on his golf cart. I looked at his tires and they didn’t look much different than any other tire to me. I’ve seen tires that look like “mud” tires on the golf course. Heavy looking and big tread that couldn’t be good for the course. BTW, my friend never changed tires and never had anyone say they weren’t legal again. Sorry a bit off the OP’s post.

[justjim]

Those Atomic “clown” cars are ,bazaar looking , I keep thinking of the circus and clowns driving them expecting 8 clowns to jump out. Not old guys playing golf.

LOL I’ve certainly seen old guys playing golf like clowns before. And good for us who can still swing a club (not as fast as before) but still enjoying this crazy game. Our group does have a guy who has one of those Atomic carts. He always leaves the door open when he gets out to hit. A disabled Vet and a fair golfer too. Keep swinging never give up!

[John Mayes]

About nine or so years ago I was playing at OBG and the starter told my fellow golfer he was going to let him play this time. But he needed to get different tires on his golf cart. I looked at his tires and they didn’t look much different than any other tire to me. I’ve seen tires that look like “mud” tires on the golf course. Heavy looking and big tread that couldn’t be good for the course. BTW, my friend never changed tires and never had anyone say they weren’t legal again. Sorry a bit off the OP’s post.

There is an “approved tire” list on Golf The Villages website. It’s under the “Golfing in The Villages” tab.

[JGibson]

First off , taking the doors off is
not possible the moment , not an available option .

Secondly, if you were close enough while passing the cart to “rip his whole door off” then shame on you for your reckless driving !

lol. The doors are about 4 feet wide and no one should have to anticipate someone opening a car door while playing golf.

You can't even see through the back window that they're getting out of the car.

I guarantee one of these clown cars get their door ripped off on the course, it's just a matter of time and then maybe TV will ban carts with swinging doors from the course.

[EdFNJ]

Lot's of A/C envy going on here. :a20:

[Battlebasset]

Not that I am dreadfully worried, but once I charge my lithium ion cart, I unplug it. Partially for the fire concerns, but also that a passing thunderstorm might cause a power surge that fries the carts electronics. Once it's charged, no reason to leave it plugged in. Depending on how much I golf/go to the squares, I can go a week before needing to plug in again and top off.