Golf Cart Covers
Whether your golf cart stays in the garage all winter or you enjoy semi-submersible golf, your cart and you will benefit from some kind of covering to keep out the elements, whether during wintering or when caught out on the course during an unexpected shower. There are basically two types of cart cover, those for longer term storage which cover the complete vehicle keeping out rain, sun, animals, and wind blown debris and those for protection and comfort of the driver and passengers while out and about allowing easy access and visibility and not impeding the wheels.
Cart Covers
Ideally your golf cart will spend it’s of road days or months in a watertight garage while it is being charged but if this is not possible then in order to keep it in dry and clean and ready to drive off at short notice you will need to cover it. As with larger vehicles, semi-permanent golf cart covers are available for this, costing from $50 upwards usually made from vinyl with a single zipper and are elasticized at the bottom to fit snugly around the tires too. They are quick and easy to put on or remove.
Golf Cart Enclosures
For use when driving your cart or when it is parked up for short periods an ‘Enclosure’ is useful to keep out the elements and water splashes ensuring comfort during inclement weather. An Enclosure differs from a standard cover in that it provides doors, usually with zips, for access and clear screens so you can still see to drive. Costing a little more, these types of cover start from around $100 for vinyl material. You should go for quality here though and make sure your windscreen will remain clear enough to see well throughout the life of the enclosure.
Custom made Golf Cart Covers
If you require some thing even better, then you can buy custom golf cart covers specially made for your standard model which should look and fit a little better and may not even cost more. At the top of the range there are also many companies manufacturing custom-made enclosures with hinged and removable doors which make it easier to get in and out and rear canopies for example to keep the rain of your golf bags at the back, and can even match your custom golf cart seat covers.
Luckily most basic golf carts are about the same size, 8x4x6 feet so universal discount golf cart covers can be bought to fit almost any cart, but please check before you buy one. If your cart has, say, a non-standard roof or rear extension you may need a customized cover.