Increase Speed of Club Golf Cart

Golf carts are used on public, upscale and private golf courses all around the world. Not only are they seen on courses, but on large estates and parks as well, including use as recreational vehicles. If your cart is not fast enough for you using its factory settings, you can increase the speed of your club cart with a few simple tweaks.

Power clean the cart using a hose and soapy water. Make sure to clean the entire cart and around the wheels and wheel wells. This will make sure that your cart is moving at its most efficient.

Remove any unnecessary racks or items that might be weighing your cart down or slowing down the speed of the cart.

Increase Speed of Club Golf Cart

Remove the restrictor underneath the gas pedal, if there is one. There may be a bar restricting you from pressing your pedal all the way, and this can be taken out with a wrench and a screwdriver.

Adjust the governor inside the cart's engine. The governor is a T-shaped metal rod near the top of your engine, and is located just beside the cylinders of the carburetor. You can remove the governor speed restrictions by fastening the governor closer towards the carburetor.

Add larger tires to your cart. Larger tires can be added by simply removing the old ones, and this will allow you to cover more ground without increasing engine size.

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Set Up Matches in Match Play Golf

Unlike a traditional golf tournament, where everyone is competing against the entire field, match play golf is a one-on-one affair in which a single player or team takes on an equal number of rivals. Each hole is worth a point, and whoever wins the most points wins the match. As a result, match play draws look like those from tennis, basketball and other sports, where the field gradually dwindles as losers are eliminated.

Creating the Draw
The first step in match play golf is to determine the format – such as singles or pairs – and the number of entries. Generally, match play draws require the number of participants to be a power of 2 – i.e. 8, 16 or 32-person fields. If the number of desired participants is too large, handicaps can be used to divide the golfers into varying flights based on ability. Participants can be seeded based on handicaps, with the scratch golfers placed higher, or the matches can be determined by a blind draw.

Set Up Matches in Match Play Golf

Placing the Seeds
If the draw for a match play tournament is based on seeds, the top-rated golfer should be placed atop the draw and open against the lowest-ranking qualifier. The second-ranked golfer should start against the second-lowest qualifier, and be placed at the bottom of the draw. That way, if both advance as expected, they won’t meet until the final. In an 8-person field, the top seed would play the winner of the match between the 4 and 5 seeds in the semifinals, with the No. 2 meeting the 3-6 winner.

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Play Horse Race Golf

Golf tournaments are frequently held events throughout the year -- ranging from neighborhood groups having fun to professionally sponsored events. Some golf tournaments raise money for charity, while others purely showcase golfers with the best playing ability. There are a variety of tournament formats and styles, but one very easy format is called Horse Race.

Assemble your players. Horse Race format requires a field of 19 players. Start at the first hole and determine the order in which players will tee off. All 19 players are to tee off.

Work from the tee box through the fairway to the hole with each player playing his own ball until all 19 players have holed out. Each player will count each stroke and record the total on his scorecard.

Total the number of strokes per person at the end of the first hole. The player with the highest number of strokes is eliminated. If two or more players have identical high scores, opt for a playoff between these players, requiring them to putt the from a certain distance. Once a player has been eliminated from the playoff, move to the next hole.

Play Horse Race Golf

Arrange a new order of players or keep the previous order minus the player eliminated. All 18 players will tee off and play the hole until each player has placed his ball in the hole. Total the number of strokes per player at the end of the hole. Again, the player with the highest number of strokes is eliminated. Include playoffs as needed between multiple players with identical highest scores per hole.

Continue to play the remaining 16 holes following the same pattern. All remaining players tee off and play their own ball until each player has placed his ball in the hole, counting each stroke along the way. At the conclusion of each hole, total the number of strokes per individual player. The player with the highest number of strokes per hole is eliminated until a winner is determined at the conclusion of the 18th hole.

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Cure Golf Slice With Driver

It is one of the most frustrating feelings in golf -- you tee up your ball, take a whack at it and watch your ball curve like a banana to the right. The slice plagues a good deal of golfers, and it can really affect your scores, leading to higher handicaps on the course. The driver, in particular, is one of the most difficult clubs in the bag to hit consistently due to its lower loft angle. Although it takes hours of practice to get rid of a slice for good, there is light at the end of the tunnel if you continue to work at curing your slice.

Set up properly. Your setup position can make you more prone to slicing with the big stick. Line up so you are standing comfortably over the ball. Place the driver across your thighs and shoulders, and make the end of the club point directly at the target. Your ball position should be slightly inside your left heel, in line with your left shoulder. Your feet should be a few inches wider than shoulder-width apart.

Cure Golf Slice With Driver

Grip the club. Many people who slice the ball with the driver tend to have a weak grip, which means your hands are turned too far to the left. After you set up, grip the club with your left hand, and turn your hand slightly to the right so the "V" between your thumb and forefinger points at your right shoulder. Bring your right hand onto the club, and again, ensure the "V" between the thumb and forefinger points to your right shoulder. Hold the driver in the fingers of your hands to produce a more powerful, smooth swing.

Take the club away correctly. A mistake slicers commonly make is taking the club away too far to the inside using the hands and arms. During the takeaway, keep your hands and arms passive; turn with the shoulders and hips instead and let your arms follow. Try to turn your shoulders so your back is facing the target.

Transition to the downswing. This is when many people get into trouble with the driver. Slicers tend to come out of their spine angle into an "over the top" move, which means the club travels off plane outside the line and works its way back inside. This "out-to-in" swing path produces a right-to-left spin, which leads to a slice. To cure this, start the downswing with your body by turning your hips. Focus on getting your weight transferred to your left leg, and hitting the inside half of the ball.

Follow through. Stay down over the ball, maintaining your spine angle throughout the follow-through. Let the club release naturally toward your target. You should end the swing with the majority of your weight on your leg left in a balanced, comfortable position with your belt buckle facing your target

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Replace Ez-Go Golf Cart Brakes

Safety is paramount when operating an Ez-Go golf cart. Golf cart brake pads are designed to make a distinct noise when they have worn thin. Ez-Go brake pads need changing when you hear squeaking or grinding while stopping. Golf cart brakes are replaced more easily than brakes on cars or trucks. If you have a few simple tools, you can finish the job in a short amount of time and save money at the repair shop.

Turn the golf cart off. Do not set the parking brake.

Place the blocks or bricks in front of and behind the front wheels of the golf cart. This is an important step to prevent the golf cart from rolling.

Position the 2-ton jack to lift the golf cart from the rear. Both rear wheels need to be lifted off the ground at the same time.

Remove the lug nuts from each wheel using the 3/4-inch socket wrench. Remove the rear wheels and set them aside, along with the lug nuts.

Remove the brake drums, which are located directly on top of the brake pads.

Remove the clips that are holding the pads in place using needle-nose pliers. Do not discard the clips, they will be needed to secure the new pads.

Apply anti-squeal brake grease to the inside of the new brake pads.

Place the new brake pads into position and secure the pads with the clips.

Set both brake drums into position over the brake pads.

Place both wheels back on the golf cart. Secure the lug nuts as tight as possible to prevent the wheels from coming loose.

Lower the golf cart and remove the blocks or bricks from the front wheels.

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Recondition or Refurbish Golf Balls

Golf balls are left on the golf course every year waiting for someone to pick them up to refurbish or recondition them. You can resell reconditioned golf balls or use them yourself to save money. With basic household cleaning items, and a few items you might not have thought of, you can clean your golf balls and have them back on the course just in time to hit that hole-in-one.

Wash your golf balls in the dishwasher. Place the balls in the compartments for silverware to prevent them from becoming projectiles. Use your regular dishwashing detergent. This method works best on lightly soiled golf balls. If your golf balls were under water for a long period of time or the dishwasher did not clean them, try the next cleaning technique.

Soak your golf balls in undiluted bleach or white vinegar or ammonia. Do not mix these chemicals together. Allow the golf balls to soak for two to three hours and then wash them off using clean water.

Mix water in making soda until you create a paste. Put the paste on a toothbrush and scrub your golf balls with the toothbrush. This will remove dirt stuck in scratches, divots or cracks in the golf balls' surface. Clean the golf balls with warm water to remove the paste residue.

Place a large quantity of golf balls into a cement mixer filled with crushed peanut shells, almond shells or walnuts and tumble them. The shells or walnuts act as a mild abrasive and clean the golf balls. You can also use a small rock tumbler if you have fewer golf balls to clean.

Clean ink off the golf balls with acetone and a toothbrush.

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Increase Speed of Club Golf Cart

Golf carts are used on public, upscale and private golf courses all around the world. Not only are they seen on courses, but on large estates and parks as well, including use as recreational vehicles. If your cart is not fast enough for you using its factory settings, you can increase the speed of your club cart with a few simple tweaks.

Power clean the cart using a hose and soapy water. Make sure to clean the entire cart and around the wheels and wheel wells. This will make sure that your cart is moving at its most efficient.

Remove any unnecessary racks or items that might be weighing your cart down or slowing down the speed of the cart.

Remove the restrictor underneath the gas pedal, if there is one. There may be a bar restricting you from pressing your pedal all the way, and this can be taken out with a wrench and a screwdriver.

Adjust the governor inside the cart's engine. The governor is a T-shaped metal rod near the top of your engine, and is located just beside the cylinders of the carburetor. You can remove the governor speed restrictions by fastening the governor closer towards the carburetor.

Add larger tires to your cart. Larger tires can be added by simply removing the old ones, and this will allow you to cover more ground without increasing engine size.

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Measure Golf Shaft Driver

Knowing the measurements of golf drivers allows you to choose a club that is the correct fit for your body. You will first have to measure yourself to determine the size you need. You can then measure the golf shafts to choose the one most suited to your height and arm length. Measuring golf clubs also allows you to verify that the clubs conform to United States Golfing Association's (USGA) maximum club length of 48 inches.

Measure the distance between your wrist and the ground, while you are standing straight up. The wrist would be measured where it joins the hand. You may need a friend to measure the distance for you. This measurement is the optimal length of a golf club.

Measure the distance from the end of the handle grip to where the head of the club first angles out. This will be the lower, back end of the striking area. This measurement is the USGA method of measurement.

Stand the golf club straight up against a wall. Measure the distance from the ground to the top end of the handle grip. This is the Long Drivers of America method for measurement.

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Play With 60-Degree Lob Wedge

When it comes to wedges, golfers have four options. The four types, in order of the amount of loft they have, are pitching wedges, gap wedges, sand wedges and lob wedges. Golfers hit a 60-degree lob wedge when they need to hit the ball a short distance, or when they need to hit a shot with a high trajectory.

Use your 60-degree lob wedge when you have a short pitch to the green, when you want the ball to hit the green and stop, or when you need to pop the ball over an obstacle.

Maximize your control over the lob wedge by gripping it five to six inches below the top of it.

Stand so your right shoulder (if you hit left-handed) or your left shoulder (if you hit right-handed) is pointed to the spot where you want to hit the ball. When you're in the proper position to hit a lob wedge, the ball should be right between your right foot and left foot, and 12 to 24 inches away.

Hold the club lightly so the head of it balances naturally on the ground. Bend your knees slightly.

Swing the club behind you. This motion, which should be three-quarters the length of a regular swing, is known as the backswing.

Swing the club forward and aim to strike the spot where the ball meets the ground. Continue your swing, following through. This will propel the golf ball into the air.

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Turn Hands on olf Swing

Consistently hitting a golf ball straight down the fairway requires good fundamentals in the grip, stance and swing. Many amateur golfers struggle with slicing their shots. A slice occurs when the golf ball swings to the right side for a right-handed golfer and to the left side for a left-handed golfer. One way to cure a consistent slice is to learn how to turn your hands over during the golf swing. Turning your hands over increases your acceleration of the club head on the ball, and helps keep the club head straight on impact.

Position your feet in a slightly closed stance. Place your right foot slightly behind your left foot if you are a right-handed golfer. Position your feet, hips and shoulders slightly to the right of the target area you will be shooting toward.

Move both of your hands slightly to the right on the grip. This grip makes it easier for your arms and hands to rotate as they pass the center of your body during the swing.

Wear a wristwatch on your left hand if you are a right-handed golfer, or right hand if you are a left-handed golfer. Take a practice swing and notice the watch, when approaching the ball, should be pointing toward the target area. On another practice swing rotate the watch down toward the ground as you strike the ball. By rotating the watch toward the ground, your opposite hand automatically rotates over your lead hand.

Keep your forearms close together during your entire swing. This helps speed up the rotation of your arms, wrists and hands during the swing.

Observe your follow through and see if your knuckles of your lead hand point down along with your lead elbow. If they are pointing down, you are correctly turning your hands over. Keep your focus on turning your lead hand. Your opposite hand will automatically follow.

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Select Correct Golf Shaft Flex

Amateur golfers often overlook the correct shaft flex, which is one of the most important aspects of proper club fitting. The shaft flex influences the spin on the golf ball and will have an impact on the distance, accuracy and trajectory of a golf shot. A golfer's swing speed will determine what shaft flex is needed. The shaft flex is offered in ladies flex, senior flex, regular flex, stiff flex and extra stiff flex.

Produce the correct spin at impact with the correct shaft flex. Spin rate produced at impact will directly correlate to how far a golf ball will travel. A shaft with too much flex will produce additional spin on the golf ball. More spin will cause the ball to balloon at the apex of its flight. The ball will then fall straight down and not forward, thus not optimizing ball flight. Purchase equipment from someone who utilizes a launch monitor. It will pinpoint optimal carry distance and spin rate.

Swing with the correct shaft flex to have a significant impact on accuracy. Again, the shaft can produce too much or little spin. Additional spin causes the ball to turn from a slight fade to a slice or a slight draw to a hook. Optimal spin rate will allow the ball to start at the target and continue straight or turn into a slight fade or draw.

Use the correct shaft flex to produce the correct shot trajectory. If the shaft flex is too stiff, the ball trajectory will be lower, and the shot could tend to go right. If the shaft flex is too weak, the ball trajectory will be higher, and could promote a shot that goes to the left.

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Adjust Golf Cart Brakes

Safety is important when operating a golf cart, just like any other type of moving vehicle. A properly functioning brake system is required to avoid injury to the driver as well as others. A brake adjustment is needed if you have noticed the brake pedal almost touching the floor when stopping. If you have a few simple tools, you can adjust the brakes in a short time and save money at the repair shop.

Turn off the golf cart. Do not set the parking brake.

Place blocks or bricks in front of and behind each front wheel to prevent the cart from rolling.

Position the jack to lift the golf cart from the rear. Both rear wheels must be lifted off the ground at the same time.

Adjust Golf Cart Brakes

Remove the lug nuts from each rear wheel using the socket wrench. Remove the rear wheels and set them aside, along with the lug nuts.

Reveal the brake adjustment screw by removing the rubber boots located on the underside of the rear wheels. Pull the rubber boots off by hand, pulling away from the wheel.

Turn the adjustment screw so that its movement is toward the wheel. Turning the screw will move the brake pads closer to the brake drum. The adjustment is correct when you feel no resistance or friction when turning the wheel by hand.

Replace the rubber boots and wheels and tighten the lug nuts securely.

Lower the golf cart and remove the blocks or bricks from the front wheels.

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Tell if Controller Is Bad on Golf Cart

Golf carts use speed controllers to control how fast they allow a user to go, which in turn helps keep drivers safe on the course or riding through a community. The speed controller, also known as the "governor," generally keeps a golf cart from exceeding 10 miles per hour. This controller is typically located under the seat on your golf cart. Determining if the controller is bad is a relatively simple procedure.

Lift the golf cart's bench seat to gain access to the engine.

Tell if Controller Is Bad on Golf Cart

Locate the governor on the engine. This is the small "T"-shaped metallic rod around the top of the golf cart's motor.

Look for the carburetor in the engine. The carburetor is the cylindrical shaped object in the engine that has valves pointing up and out of the motor.

Pull on the governor closer to the carburetor. If the governor is moving with no resistance, then it is bad and needs to be replaced. If the governor cannot be moved, it is also bad and needs to be replaced.

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Tips to Treat Golfer Elbow

Golfer’s elbow is a form of tendonitis found on the inside portion of the elbow. Golfers often develop golfer’s elbow from doing the same action, such as swinging golf clubs, over and over again. Signs that you have golfer’s elbow include difficulty bending the elbow or gripping anything, a feeling of tiredness or weakness in the wrists or painful sensations on the inside part of the elbow. You can continue to play golf after getting treatment for golfer’s elbow, but you have to take steps to get rid of your symptoms before starting to play golf again.

Rest your elbow, refraining from the activities that have caused you to develop golfer's elbow, especially swinging a club. Wait until after your symptoms have cleared up to start playing golf again so you do not harm your elbow further. Ohio Health Online suggests trying to avoid other activities that could cause your condition to worsen, such as shaking hands, opening a door or lifting objects with your wrist turned downward.

Tips to Treat Golfer's Elbow

Put one or more ice packs on the area of your elbow where you feel pain every day until your symptoms subside. Put pieces of cloth over the ice packs, then place them on the designated areas for about 15 to 20 minutes at a time, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Take aspirin or pain medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, to relieve the pain in your elbow. Only use medications as needed to avoid harming your stomach and gastrointestinal tract. If pain medications do not work, go to your doctor’s office to get a cortisone shot, which often can help reduce your pain more quickly than over-the-counter drugs.

Keep your elbow in a brace or a sling to keep it mobilized while you are healing. Have the sling or brace on at all times or as much as possible so you do not inadvertently move your elbow, which could cause further pain or injury.

Perform stretching exercises to strengthen your elbow as designated by your physician. Do not start stretching exercises until the inflammation in your elbow has subsidized and your symptoms are gone. Your doctor might have you do occupational or physical therapy exercises regularly to strengthen your muscles before beginning to golf again. Rest your arm, elbow or wrist after doing reps so you don’t overexert yourself.

Mimic the motions of swinging a golf club to get your arm used to the movements before playing golf again.

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Play Skins in Golf Scramble

Golf committees have a wide selection of formats to choose when administering a golf tournament. One of the most popular formats is the scramble. This is widely used during charity events. Another popular format is a skins game. Skins games are popular events for individual players. In fact, you will often see skins games televised between a small group of PGA or LPGA players. Winning a skin in these events can be extremely difficult. During skins events, there might be as little as one skin won, which will be worth a substantial amount.

Play a scramble format in a team of two, three or four players. Each player hits a tee shot. The group selects the best drive, and each player hits from the selected spot. Each player will typically place the ball within one club length of the original shot. Continue in this manner until the ball is holed. The ball must be kept in the same condition for each shot. For example, if the ball is in the rough, it must remain in the rough. If the ball is in a bunker, it must remain in a bunker, even if a club length would reach the rough.

Play Skins in Golf Scramble

Participate in a skins game where there is a value placed on each hole. Skins are worth a certain dollar amount or point value. When a player has the lowest score on a hole, he wins a skin. Each hole is worth one skin, therefore, in a round there are a total of 18 skins available.

Combining a scramble format and skins game is rather easy. Each hole is worth one skin. A committee would determine what each skin is worth, whether it is a point system or monetary value. Any team with the lowest score on a hole wins a skin.

If there is a tie on a hole there are two options.

With one, a skin would carry over to the next hole. For example, if holes one through 14 are tied, and a team wins the 15th hole, it wins 15 skins.

Since the event is a scramble, there could be over 20 teams participating. With that many teams, extra holes is not an option.

Thus, the other outcome could offer a skin to any team with the lowest score on a particular hole. Under this format, a halved hole is not worth anything. This is the more logical option.

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