Direct Hit on Golf Cart Windshield
 

Cruising back from an enjoyable round at Bonifay early this evening, we were passing the 9th hole on Havana that runs along the cart path on Morse. We were doing the max at 19 mph headed North. A golfer drilled a wicked hook that hit and shattered the windshield with terrific velocity. If the windshield was down, the golf ball would have done serious bodily damage or worse. SERIOUS SUGGESTION TO MY GOLFING FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. KEEP YOUR CART WINDSHIELDS UP AT ALL TIMES. I know when its warm its nice to cruise with the wind in your face but an errant golf ball can ruin more then your day.

Now.....does anyone have experience or recommendations for replacing the windshield on a Yamaha cart? It's a split windshield....do both, top and bottom, have to be replaced as one unit? Thanks and be careful out there.

Glad you weren't hurt, though I'm sure your heart was racing!

I can't answer your question about windshield replacement, I just wanted to let you know I was glad you and passenger weren't injured.

Them Golf Balls
 

WOW that would not be cool!

Have see what a Rock does to a Harley windshield at 75+ cruising out West.

That smack wakes you up quick! Glad you were both OK:ohdear::ohdear:

On our second Village visit while approaching LSL a Golf Vall smacked inot the side of our rental cart. No damage but the wife about jumped out of the cart.

Another reason for seat belts?:coolsmiley:

H

I was driving east on Odell Cir. toward Mallory in a brand new Chevy last year when a gentleman on Virginia #1 yanked his drive right into my front bumper. I was going to yell something clever and insulting but then I thought.. "there but for the grace of God go I....."

cabo, educated guess here - on our Yamaha cart, the plastic hinge between the top and bottom halves looks pretty much fused to the windshield sections. Doesn't look like one could be replaced without the whole thing being done.

A quick call to the TV store(s) or Carts and Clubs should get you a reliable answer.

Bill :)

Carts and Clubs
 

Carts and Clubs has a redesigned windshield that is hinged clear.

Might be a consideration, They will pick up and deliver.

FYI

Windshields
 

Google golf cart windshields.....lots of vendors.

We had our cart windshield replaced by The Villages Golf Carts.....it was necessary to replace the whole thing. It was $190 including installation.

Cabo,
I am so glad you were not hurt! That is scary. Thanks for the advice about keeping the windshield up while driving.

Oh my how scarey!!!! That could have done serious bodily facial damage!!! Glad you are ok.

I had one replaced on a Yamaha by Jim Fallowell (sp) and if I recall it was $125. This was about 6 months ago. This was an older cart in a rental home. I would check with Carts and Clubs about the clear hinge option if doing it again.

I am not sure I understand the rules but it appears the golfer is not paying for the damage? Why not???? I sure would ask for the replacement cost from the golfer. So please someone tell me why I am wrong when damage is done by a golfer he does not have to pay.

Lots of good advice on replacing window already. Glad you are ok. Must have been quite a shock. I now must consider a helmet and glasses when I am in my favorite ride :laugh:

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Cabo. Glad you weren't hurt. You are by far are one of the people whose brain I so admire and would hate for you to get hit on that noggin!

I too am sorry that the golfer didn't know this happened or didn't take responsibity. The golfers from my past would have stepped up and seen to it that your window was fixed.

Just glad you are o.k. I lubs ya.

No I do not think the golfer should pay for the broken window.