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John Daly's cart: genius or just plain crazy? What's your take on this wild ride?

Have you seen John Daly’s golf cart, Fore? The two-time major champion keeps a stack of Good Boy Vodka cans inside his golf cart. A switch opens up the bonnet of his cart, and lo and behold. Even Bryson DeChambeau was shocked. No doubt, Daly’s golf cart is unique, but not the strangest one. There are many others. Here are a few that are truly mind-boggling.

Bubba Watson’s Hover-cart

In 2013, a strange video of Bubba Watson driving a hovercraft on the greens circulated in the media. It ‘floated’ over the greens, over the water hazard, and back in the fairway. Many found it hard to believe but Watson later appeared in a CNN interview, claiming it’s not a gag, it’s for real. The Neoteric Hovercraft Model 7600 was like a ‘magic carpet’ that floated a few inches above the greens. It leaves no trace on the course. The only downside is the hovercraft’s price. It comes in at $45,000. He later ditched it for Jetpack.

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Surfing around the course on a GolfBoard

Built on a similar principle as a skateboard, a GolfBoard intends to make golf fun. And speedy. The official website claims that with a GolfBoard, you can finish an 18-hole round in less than 3 hours. One can reach their balls at 10 mph.. No wonder it improves the pace of play quite significantly.

In 2014, it won the PGA of America’s Best New Product award. Globally, 300 courses now offer GolfBoard. Indeed, it’s an innovative product, making it much easier for elderly people to golf—unless you hate carts—more frequently in a week.

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A golf cart tailor-made for bikers

Love biking and golf? There is a way to merge these two. Thanks to some innovative designs, a handful of courses are currently keeping bike-like golf carts at their disposal. Again, like GolfBoard, the golf scooters and golf motorcycles are making it faster to finish a round. Currently, there are many companies dedicated to making golf bikes. On some, you can keep your golf bag in front of you; on others, there is a dedicated place in the back.

Rolls-Royce Phantom golf cart

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Not every day do you see a Rolls-Royce Phantom on the golf course. But if you want a touch of luxury, there is an option. Luxury Carts, a company dedicated to making what its name says, introduced this model. It fits six people for a group outing on the golf course. The buggy also features the RR badge. Unlike the original model, it is powered by electricity. The Rolls Royce Golf Cart is priced at $25,499.

Other than these four, there are also solar-powered, climate-friendly golf carts. Similarly, there is also the Finn Cycle, akin to the motorcycle golf carts, except you have to pedal this one. Whereas, there are golf carts modeled on Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, and other supercar models.

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