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 On the golf course with the Turf Chopper Single Rider Golf Cart The Turf Chopper “The Next Generation Of Golf Carts” |
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Golfers
and golf course owners have a new product to watch for in the
coming season in the form of the Turf Chopper; a new three wheeled
single rider electric golf cart that was designed and is manufactured
in Canada by Bridgeburg Golf. This new addition to the golf cart
arena is compact, quiet, affordable and easy to operate. (See
the full-page ad on the back cover.) Not by coincidence the name
was chosen because its unique design resembles a three-wheel
motorcycle “chopper”. But that’s where the comparison
ends. Billed as “a next generation golf cart,” the Turf Chopper has revolutionized the single-rider concept that is beginning to re-shape the industry, and priced at less than $2000 (CAD), it offers a cart that’s price-point is far below many current options available. When put into action, golfers have remarked about how the Turf Chopper speeds up the game; and by being able to ride directly to their ball much less time is wasted searching. Another bonus cited is the fact that when the ball is found, the golfer has all their clubs with them instead of on a cart halfway across the fairway. When tested on the golf course, riders also found that it was solid, well balanced and very stable; plus they liked the way the parking brake engaged when the throttle was released so there was no roll-back on inclines.  |
The
Turf Chopper has a 600-watt motor that is battery powered and
it runs almost silently. It easily goes everywhere the larger
carts do and even some places where only the smaller single rider
cart can go. The carts have a motorcycle style twist throttle
and a forward and reverse button that is located conveniently
on the handlebar. The test golfers said that they also liked
the fact that the Turf Chopper easily converts to a walk-behind
cart caddy; and they could see the advantage of this feature
on wet days when carts are not allowed off the path. They also
found that the Turf Chopper’s throttle system allowed them
to maintain their desired speed going down hill, so they experienced
no run-away cart action. Weighing in at a mere 150 pounds without rider and clubs, the cart exerts less weight per square inch than conventional and other single rider carts and leaves no discernable footprint. This is a definite plus for greens-keepers and course maintenance. Speeding up the game gives everyone the option of playing more holes in less time, and many of the golfers that tested the Turf Chopper said that it was a fun ride. From the golf course owners’ perspective, speeding up golfers means putting more rounds through the course, and Bridgeburg Golf claims charging costs are shown to be significantly lower, as are cart maintenance and storage expenses. Born out of necessity, the Turf Chopper’s inventor experienced debilitating back pain while playing his favorite game. He loved golf but said walking 18 holes was out of the question and riding in a conventional cart only made matters worse. Being determined and resourceful, he set out to build a cart that would adapt to his needs; after several attempts the prototype for the first Turf Chopper came to fruition. In June 2009, The Turf Chopper will be a sponsor of the Florida Open For Golfers With Disabilities Disabilities and/or Mobility Challenges, at Kissimmee Bay Country Club. (See pg. nine.) Turf Choppers are available in several colors, yes ladies, including pink. For information on availability, color choice and specs you can visit www.bridgeburggolf.com |
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