Why It's Time to Retire the 401(k) Oct 8, 2009
But on tournament mornings, he has to be at the course at 4 a.m. A few years ago the country club switched from gas to electric carts, some of which have four 84-lb. batteries each. (Time.com)
West Virginia course, America's oldest, for sale Aug 16, 2009
Electric carts are unavailable -- golfers walk among the dozens of sheep just as participants did a century ago. Keller first learned about Oakhurst Links in the early 1950s from friend and golf pro , who lived just across the Virginia border. (ESPN -- Golf)
City poised to legalize cheap ride Jul 16, 2009
Investigator Ray Parr says he doesn't have any objections to electric carts, ordinance or no ordinance. Operators have to be licensed drivers with current vehicle licensing and registration-biennial registration fee is $23 and title fee is $53-but otherwise police aren't worried about enforcement. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Flagler Beach gives OK to golf carts May 1, 2009
Flagler Beach now joins Lake Helen as the only other city in Volusia or Flagler counties known to allow the electric carts to roam its roads. Lake Helen, a community of about 2,800 in western Volusia County, enacted its ordinance in 2007 after residents requested it as an easier way to get around. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Officials say work is progressing just fine Apr 16, 2009
Workers and electric carts from hundreds of different companies constantly slosh back and forth through puddles of muck, passing massive piles of iron rods, bricks and piping. Even as the Milwaukee Brewers battle the Chicago Cubs in today's opening day baseball game, laborers next door are building what the Brewers hope is a better place to watch games. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Letters to the Editor Apr 14, 2009
Gas-powered golf carts used this before electric carts were introduced. This would reduce much air pollution in urban areas, where much stop-and-go driving is done. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
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Electric carts are 10. The tournament will feature a four-man scramble and proceeds will benefit The Humane Society. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Flagler Beach paves way for golf carts on city streets Feb 27, 2009
Flagler Beach is now ready to join Lake Helen as the only other city in Volusia or Flagler counties to allow the electric carts on public roads. Lake Helen, a community of about 2,800 in west Volusia County, enacted its ordinance last year after residents requested it as an easier way to get around. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Bandon Dunes bonuses offset effects of economy Feb 22, 2009
He s one of five mechanics who fix everything from shuttle buses, to tractors, to electric carts and lawn mowers. The resort s owner, Mike Kaiser, realizing how important his core group of employees are, decided to give them the bonuses, resort General Manager Hank Hickox said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)