Golf Cart Enclosures

Golf cart enclosures may not be the most attractive items in the world but then they are not designed, as are so many accessories today, to improve either the look or the performance of your golf cart. Put simply, a golf cart enclosure’s sole purpose is to protect your cart and its occupants should the heavens open and the rain pour down while you are out on the course.

But Just What Is A Golf Cart Enclosure?

It is important to understand that an enclosure is not the same thing as a cover. Golf cart covers are designed to protect your cart from the elements while it is parked and a cover is essentially designed to be used when you do not have the ability to garage your cart when it is not in use. By contrast, an enclosure is a ‘raincoat’ for your golf cart which is designed to be slipped on quickly and easily while your cart is in use to protect the cart and its occupants from the worst of the wind and rain.

Things To Think About When Buying An Enclosure For Your Golf Buggy

The first question you should ask yourself is whether you actually need an enclosure at all. If you are an infrequent golfer and do not even venture out onto the course unless the sun is shining and there is not a cloud in sight, then you probably do not need this particular accessory at all. That said, it still might not be a bad thing to carry with you just in case you do get caught out by a sudden and unexpected downpour.

Frequency of play is really the key factor in any buying decision because the more often you play the more likely you are to run foul of the weather. Your ability to pick and choose when you play is also an important factor. For example, if you can only play on a Saturday afternoon then you may be tempted to chance the weather rather than miss your once a week opportunity to play. If, on the other hand, you have the luxury of being able to play whenever you choose then you can of course pick only those days when the weather is on your side.

Your own level of physical fitness and agility also come into play when choosing golf cart enclosures, both in terms of fitting them to the cart and using them once they are in place. Lighter weight covers are easier to put on and take off but may not stand up to the elements quite as well as heavier grade models. They may also not wear as well and thus not last a long. Design will also be important and you will need to think about such things as whether you need flap style doors which simply lift up to allow you to enter and exit the cart or would prefer doors which have a full zip fastening.

A final, but all too often overlooked, consideration is whether or not your cart is a standard model. More and more people these days choose to customize their carts but swapping out body parts and adding all manner of accessories. This may make your cart look great but it might also mean that a standard enclosure for your base make and model will not fit your cart snuggly, or indeed at all. If this is the case then you might need to think about having a custom enclosure made.

An enclosure is really a must for anyone who spends any reasonable amount of time out on the golf course because you are inevitably going to get caught out in the rain from time to time. When you are choosing from the many golf cart enclosures available these days make sure that you pick the right quality and style of enclosure to fit correctly onto your cart and to meet your particular needs. Remember too that, although they may not be the most beautiful of accessories there are enclosures which really do not look at all bad if you are prepared to hunt around for them.

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