Abstract: A power unit is provided for attachment to a non-motorized golf cart. The power unit converts the cart to a motorized golf cart of the type used to support and carry a golf bag. The power unit includes a motor, drive wheel assembly and battery support, all attached to a single leg which, in turn, is attachable to the frame of the golf cart by means of a releasable coupling which permits the leg to be oriented selectively, at different angles, relative to the golf cart frame. The releasable coupling also allows the leg to be folded against the frame when the cart is collapsed for transport and storage. A pair of relatively closely-spaced drive wheels, mounted on a unitary axle, supports the forward end of the cart and power unit. The drive wheels contact the ground and a reversible motor pushes or pulls the cart in the direction selected by the user. A control box is mounted on the handle of the golf cart to control the speed and direction of the motor.

Abstract: A bag for carrying golf clubs and related equipment comprising a rigid lower base; a tubular spacer connected at its lower end to the base and defining a body having a front face, rear face and side faces, the spacer being sufficiently rigid to retain its axial length for retaining golf clubs therein; a rigid collar connected to the upper edge of the spacer, the collar adapted for the receipt of golf clubs positioned with the handle end of the golf clubs extending downward through the spacer to the base, the distance between the upper edge of the collar and the base at the front face being less than the distance between the upper edge of the collar and the base at the rear face; cross bars coupled across the interior of the collar, the cross bar located closer to the front face being lower than the cross bar located closer to the rear face; a carrying handle and a shoulder strap connected to the front face of the spacer; and pocket members connected to the side and front faces of the spacer at elevations bene

Abstract: A golf club holder and dispenser used in combination with and mounted on a golf cart in order to securely retain a plurality of golf clubs in a stored position within a housing mounted transversely on the rear of the golf cart with the clubs being movable in a circular path to enable a desired club to be positioned for easy access and removal for use by a golfer and easy replacement. The holder and dispenser includes a pair of spaced circular club supporting members having a plurality of notches in the periphery thereof receiving the shafts of the golf clubs with the notched circular members being rotatably driven by a switch controlled reversible DC motor. The golf clubs are retained in position by a centrally disposed circular member of lesser diameter then the circular club supporting members and located intermediate the circular club supporting members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf cart windshield assembly that comprises two windshield panels with one windshield panel being movable from a closed position to an open position. Secured to the movable windshield panel is a pair of plastic-like resilient post clamps that clamp and secure the movable windshield panel to a pair of laterally spaced front support posts forming a part of a conventional golf cart. Secured to the other windshield panel is a resilient plastic-like holding clip that is designed to receive and retain a bent edge portion of the movable windshield panel when the movable windshield panel is in the open position.

Abstract: A dual windshield primarily for a golf cart or other slow moving vehicle having two panels (1, 3) with a top panel (1) slidable up-and-down in side channels (5) that are snap-attachable or otherwise fixable to front side posts (9). A top edge of the top panel (1) of the windshield is easily raised with a handle section (14, 22) that is snap-locked shut automatically with a snap-latch (13, 19) that is easily unsnapped.

Abstract: A canopy assembly for attaching a rearwardly extending protective rooftop to a motorized golf cart to overlie a substantial distance above the normally unprotected golf bag compartment rearwardly of the cart seating compartment and a protective cover extending over the seating compartment.

Abstract: A self propelled golf bag cart assembly (10) is provided to allow a golfer to walk during a round of golf while having the golf cart (12) and the contents carried by the cart (10). The bag cart (10) includes a plurality of cooperative subassemblies for performing specific functions. The bag cart (10) includes a frame subassembly (16), a first drive wheel subassembly (18), a second drive wheel subassembly (20), a caster subassembly (28), a handle subassembly (30), and a hand grip subassembly (32). Each of the drive wheel subassemblies (18, 20) includes a shoulder (22), a motor (26), and a wheel (24) subassembly. Power and control is provided by directly driving a motor (118) associated with each wheel (24) through an electrical subassembly (38). The electrical subassembly includes a battery (48) and a variety of controlling components situated in a manual control box (34), a main power unit (54) the hand grip (32), and an optional remote control unit (36).

Abstract: A self-propelled golf bag car assembly (10) is provided to allow a golfer to walk during a round of golf while having the golf cart (12) and the contents carried by the cart (10). The bag cart (10) includes a plurality of cooperative subassemblies for performing specific functions. The bag cart (10) includes a free subassembly (16), a first drive wheel subassembly (10), a second drive wheel subassembly (20), a caster subassembly (28), a handle subasembly (30), and a hand grip subassembly (32). Each of the drive wheel subassemblies (18, 20) includes a shoulder (22), a motor (26), and a wheel (24) subassembly. Power and control is provided by directly driving a motor (118) associated with each wheel (24) through an electrical subassembly (38). The electrical subassembly includes a battery (48) and a variety of controlling components situated in a manual control box (34), a main power unit (54) the hand grip (32), and an optional remote control unit (36).

Abstract: The invention relates to an three-wheel electromotor-driven golf caddie. Two rear wheels (3), driven by an electric motor (18) via a drive transmission (11) are furnished at the cart frame. The front wheel (13) is supported at a wheel fork, which is offset rearwardly and which is rotary supported at a rotary bearing. A brake device is furnished for the two rear wheels (3), where the brake device is preferably actuated with a brake lever (17) via a Bowden cable (8).

Abstract: A three-wheeled scooter having a two part frame assembly defined by first and second frames. The frame assembly uses a mechanical couple to transfer forces through the periphery of the frames. A spring biased pin in the first frame cooperates with apertures in the second frame to lock the frame assembly together. A safety member maintains the pin in a locked position.

Abstract: A golf bag rain cover is provided in the form of an envelope that is open at a bottom edge and has a closed top-edge roof. An access surface is provided with at least one access slot parallel to the roof and positioned a select distance below the roof. An access flap is attached above the slot and allowed to hang down over the access slot to a position below the slot. A quick-disconnect fastener is provided for attaching the access flap to the golf bag rain cover below the access slot. Attachment means, which can be quick-disconnect fasteners, are provided at sides and at an attachment surface of the golf bag rain cover for attachment to framework of a golf car. Typically there are two access slots with access flaps for two golf bags side-by-side on back of a golf car.

Abstract: A remote controlled golf bag cart is described. The cart consists of two rear wheels and a front wheel mounted on a tricycle-type chassis. The rear wheels are coupled to a battery operated electric motor which drives them simultaneously. The front wheel is controlled by a motor driven worm device which turns the front wheel to the right or the left. A remote control is used to operate the motor which typically has a rheostat and to turn the front wheel to the left or right. The remote control is a radio signal transmitter and receivers are operably coupled to the drive motor and the directional motor.

Abstract: Bag for carrying golf clubs on a golf cart, which bag has a tubular main body with a base at the lower end and a cuff at the upper end. The cuff has an upper edge that slopes from the back to the front of the main body. A golf cart strap retainer is located on the back and a handle is located on the front on the upper portion of the main body. Rods extend transversely of the cuff to divide the opening into three sectors for the storage of long woods, short irons, and intermediate sized clubs.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from warm or hot air and then blowing cooled air into a compartment, such as an occupant compartment, of a vehicle, such as a golf cart, is disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a water recirculating system including a filter means, a pumping means for pumping water through the filter means, drawing means for passing warm or hot air through the filter means and blower means for blowing cooled air into the compartment. Also included is a means for interrupting power to the pumping means when the vehicle is at an incline so as to avoid spillage of the water from the water recirculating system. An interruption means in the form of a mercury tilt switch is further disclosed.

Abstract: The motorized trolley-type golf cart of the invention comprises a chassis made up from at least two supports assembled to each other by a swivel type connection device constituted by a male portion and a female portion which are engaged in each other and which are fixed to respective ones of the two supports of the chassis. One of the supports carries two drive wheels, an electric motor, and a battery, while the other support is essentially constituted by a tiller bar which is foldable and terminated at one end by a grip having a manual control member which is connected to the motor by an electrical connection which includes an intermediate connector whose two halves are fixed to respective ones of the portions of the connection device.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart having a double wall thermoformed canopy fixedly connected to and supported over a chassis. The canopy has a bottom wall with fastener holes passing therethrough. A frame is provided to support the canopy having a front generally rectangular member and a rear inverted U-shaped member with apertures for passage of bolts therethrough. Blind fasteners are positioned in the bottom wall fastener holes and bolts passed through the frame apertures and into the blind fasteners to securely mount the canopy to the frame.

Abstract: A golf cart club rack device and method for carrying and securing a set of golf clubs on the rear portion of the golf cart. The rack has a horizontal upper panel having selectively spaced holes with vertical plastic tubes for positioning the clubs in a selective order. The rack also has a horizontal lower panel having similarly spaced recesses vertically aligned below the holes and tubes for holding the tubes at the bottom thereof. Quick-connect grip connectors adjustably connect the horizontal upper panel to two, rear-mounted, vertical, L-shaped posts. A two-piece transparent plastic cover is hinged to the horizontal upper panel and is latched to an upper extension of the two L-shaped posts.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling the movement of a golf cart relative to a selected restricted area on a golf course, such as a green. A signal transmitter having a transmitting antenna is postioned in the vicinity of the selected restricted area. A transmission signal is produced from the transmitting antenna at the selected restricted area. A signal receiver having a receiving antenna is positioned on the golf cart for receiving the transmission signal when the golf cart moves into the vicinity of the transmitting antenna. An alarm on the golf cart is activated when the transmission signal received by the receiving antenna reaches a predetetermined level for indicating to an operator of the golf cart that the cart has moved into the restricted area on the golf course. The activation period of the first alarm is timed so that a second alarm on the golf cart can be activated after the expiration of a predetermined time period of activation of the first alarm.

Abstract: A power driven vehicle for disabled, particularly for children, and which incorportaes a motor driven chassis module, a seat module and an accumulator module, wherein the chassis module incorporates two wheel pair units, which are disconnectable from each other and constitute a first, front wheel unit and a second, rear wheel unit, one of the wheel pair units, preferably the first wheel unit, incorporating two steering and driving units acting individually upon one wheel each, the second wheel unit being composed by a central beam, one end of which is connectable to the first wheel unit and having at its other end a yoke pivotably supported transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and having at its free ends wheels supported in bearings, and said seat module being centrally arranged on the beam, whereas said accumulator module is attached on both sides of the beam, between the pairs of wheels.

Abstract: A mounting bracket arrangement for use in a golf cart so that an optional roof assembly may be readily added to the vehicle, either at the factory or later on in the field without the need for any special tools or equipment other than conventional hand tools. The support bracket in question underlies the cowl and is affixed at its lower ends to a rigid frame element. The opposite end is adapted to be joined to the roof support rails using bolts or other suitable fasteners extending through cylindrical tubular spacers located in the holes drilled through the thickness dimension of the vehicle's cowl.

Abstract: A golf cart curtain device to protect golf bags transported within a golf cart. The curtain device extends from the golf cart roof downwardly over the golf bags and is removably secured thereto for ease of access during play.

Abstract: A cooler for releasably mounting on the front end of a motorized cart, such as golf carts. In one preferred mode, the cooler is mounted on the inside front portion of the cart and comprises a multi-sided enclosure having coplanar side walls with a shape resulting in the rear wall and bottom wall that are substantially coplanar with the cowling and floorboard respectively. A hooked plate member provides one method of securing the cooler to the cart; a toe plate at the bottom also secures it. In an alternate mode, the cooler attaches to the outside front portion of the cowling and has a bottom wall that is coplanar with the cowling while the top wall is horizontal; the cooler is attached with a planar hooked member. Both modes of the invention can utilize rubberlike or other preshaped members to place between the cooler and the cart to allow for additional universal adaptation of the coolers to various carts.

Abstract: The present invention provides an umbrella holder for mounting an umbrella in an upright position. The umbrella holder which includes, a lower handle support member, slideably mounted on the midsection of a support rod having an upper shaft support guide on the upper distal end with the lower end threaded into a bracket the opposite end of which includes a mounting bracket assembly for engaging a mobile or stationary base.The lower handle support member includes a plurality of horizontally oriented parallel basket rings having a common axis weldably secured to an intermediate upright rib having an attached cylindrical pencil holder tube which will accept a pencil and an upright L-wire mounted on a hub having an inner bore which slideably receives the support rod and includes a threaded locking knob for locking the hub in place.

Abstract: A compact three wheeled golf cart that is powered by an internal combustion engine that is disposed within a triangle defined by the contact patch of the wheels with the ground to provide stability. The cart is steered by an operator who walks along adjacent the cart and does not ride upon it. An improved variable speed belt transmission and combined reduction set and differential drive the wheels of the cart from the engine.

Abstract: A three-wheel utility vehicle employing a power head with a hydraulic motor and having power wheel suspension. A trailer is connected to the power head and has a large capacity and low bed and is pivotably coupled to the one-wheeled power head. A gasoline engine drives a two-stage, variable displacement pump which is controlled by a directional valve, to drive a reversible hydraulic motor coupled to the front drive wheel. The power head includes a hydraulic braking system.

Abstract: A demountable door for a golf cart consists of a panel of clear plastic which is translatably attachable to the cart by links for movement across an access opening in the side of the cart. Two links are attached at one end to a strap which can be releasably connected to the upper end of the panel with the other end of the links attached to the cart. A third link is connected to the lower end of the panel and the cart. When the strap is released the lower link is lifted with the panel clear of a pivot socket on the cart whereby the panel can be mounted or demounted in seconds.

Abstract: A golf cart having an engine enclosure comprising a forward and a rearward clam shell, each pivotally connected to the cart chassis at their front and rear ends, respectively, to provide access to the engine compartment. The shells abut at their inner edges to provide a streamlined appearance. The forward shell is removable at the pivotal connection.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for playing golf from a golf cart is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart adjustable supporting members attachable to a pair of upright frame members on the front of the golf cart. An elastic sling is attached by its ends to elongated fiberglass members mounted with the supporting members. A pouch secured intermediate the elastic sling allows the player to project the golf ball onto the golf course while the player remains in the golf cart. The player is able to control the force and angle of projection of the ball from the cart.Advantageously, the apparatus further includes quick release mechanisms on the top ends of the elongated members to allow the removal and replacement of different elastic slings. Additionally, a foldable handle is provided with the apparatus to aid the player in the use and storage of the apparatus.The apparatus provides a new method of play on a conventional golf course.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart has a frame that supports a platform upon which a golfer may stand while straddling a golf bag supported upon the platform along an incline. A U-shaped articulated steering bar is provided for adjustable positioning of a handle portion of the bar in forward and intermediate positions for control by a walking and riding golfer, respectively, and in a rear position for supporting the cart upendedly for storage.

Abstract: A convertible walking/riding power driven golf cart includes three detachable units; namely, a drive unit having a frame supported on wheels connected to a battery operated motor; a steering and golf bag support unit connected detachably to the drive unit and having releasable golf bag connectors and a handle bar mounting a speed control and a brake control; and a riding unit having a wheel-supported platform connected detachably to the drive unit for adjustment between an operative position extending horizontally rearward from the drive unit for supporting a person on the platform for riding, and a storage position disposed vertically closely adjacent the drive unit to allow a person to walk behind the drive unit while grasping the handle bar. The three units are quickly and easily detached from each other for storage and transport in the trunk of an automobile.

Abstract: A steerable, electrically powered, three wheeled vehicle has a frame with a front end extending upwardly at a restricted angle. Laterally spaced apart rear wheels supporting the rear end, a steerable front wheel, journaled by the said front end for steerability, supports said front end. An elevated seat is supported on said rear end and a steering post connected to said front wheel extends upwardly at an angle at which it can be readily grasped by a seat occupant. Rechargeable batteries are carried in a well in a rear casing and the well and batteries have resilient contacts and terminals which automatically engage when the batteries are slipped into position in the well. An electric motor and drive mechanism is connected to drive said rear wheels, and demountable auxiliary wheels are detent secured to be driven with the rear wheels.

Abstract: A remotely-controlled vehicle, preferably configured as a golf cart is controlled by two independent driving motors operably connected each to one of the wheels. Signals for operation of the motors are generated by an infra-red signal detecting device, which detects infra-red signals from a remote source being followed by the vehicle. The infra-red signal detecting device includes two detectors which detect the source to the sides of the vehicle and turn the device in that direction by applying a differential speed to the wheels. The infra-red detecting device also includes two detectors which detect the source forwardly of the device at one of three different locations in response to which the speed of the vehicle is controlled.

Abstract: A protective canopy attachment for a motorized golf cart of the type having an uncovered rear compartment within which golf bags and clubs are positioned during use of the cart utilizes frame members attachable to the cart and a canopy assembly movably secured to the frame members. The canopy assembly includes a pair of brackets pivotally connected to the frame members and a flexible cover section which is draped across portions of the brackets. The brackets are movable relative to the frame members between an operative condition at which the cover section is arranged in a taut condition across the rear compartment for protecting bags and clubs positioned therein and a non-operative condition at which the cover section is arranged in a limp, out-of-the-way condition so as not to obstruct the withdrawal of clubs from the bags.

Abstract: An engine-drive train subassembly for a golf cart has a generally triangular engine mounting subframe with the engine cantilevered about the rear axles and with a single position front engine mount at the apex of the triangle mounted to permit the rear axles to rotate relative to the cart body, thereby permitting the cart to travel over rough terrain without tilting the cart body. A rubberlike flexible grommet surrounds a pivotable front mount member. This grommet simply rests on a cart frame member in a boltless coupling, and thereby permits movement of the engine frame when the flexible grommet is elastically distorted including a pivoting action caused when one of the rear wheels enters a rut, etc. The rear engine mount is coupled to the cart frame by a pair of springs mounted to the axles adjacent the rear drive wheels. The engine is cantilevered about the rear axles and partly extends therebelow for a low center of gravity.

Abstract: A golf cart having: a front wheel including a low pressure tire of which the tread is provided with a plurality of circumferentially extending grooves; and a rear wheel including a low pressure tire of which the tread is substantially smooth but provided with a plurality of spikes, and the low pressure tire is inflated to a low air pressure of 0.1 to 1.0 kg/cm.sup.2. The golf cart is characterized by the grooves extending substantially straight in the circumferential direction of the tire; the tire of the front wheel comprising a carcass of a bias construction; and the tire of the rear wheel comprising a carcass of a radial construction without a belt for stiff reinforcement beneath the tread.

Abstract: A vehicle frame for a four wheeled buggy having a steering wheel operated by a driver seated, comprises a main frame having a narrower front portion, a support frame for supporting a steering apparatus, a flat floor support portion, a pair of step frames, a seat frame, an engine supporting frame, an oblique frame supporting the engine supporting frame, and an accommodating space for accommodating a driving apparatus.

Abstract: A windshield assembly for a golf cart comprising horizontal upper tracks located in the upper portion of a golf cart; vertical lower tracks extending downwardly from the upper tracks and supported by the lower portion of the golf cart at the front thereof with junctions being formed at the area where the upper and lower tracks are joined; a windshield having an upper pair of rollers slidable in the upper tracks and a lower pair of rollers slidable in the lower tracks; wall means, downwardly extending from the upper tracks to retain the rollers within the tracks; pin means spring urged into the track means to preclude movement of the rollers therepast, the pin means being retractable to allow movement of the rollers therepast, and brackets for supporting the upper and lower tracks in operative contact with each other, each bracket including a vertical base plate and inwardly projecting supports to maintain the tracks in contact with each other at an angle slightly greater than forty-five (45) degrees with the

Abstract: A rigid windshield for a golf cart comprising two substantially identical window panes each having an upper inwardly turned edge and a lower outwardly turned edge. Removable fasteners are affixed to opposing side edges of each window pane allowing the window panes to be affixed to the vertical roof supports of the golf cart with one window pane being positioned planarly over the other such that the lower outwardly turned edge of the upper window pane mates with the upper inwardly turned edge of the lower window pane. When removed, the window panes may be stacked one on top of the other and conveniently stored underneath the roof structure of the golf cart.

Abstract: A windshield attachment for a golf cart or the like comprising an upper panel hinged to a lower panel at a horizontal hinge for movement from upright closed position to a lower dependent open position. The lower panel is provided with vertically spaced crossbars of tubular type with slotted ends. Clamping units fit over the posts and extend into the crossbar slots in interlocking relationship with the bars to hold them in selected horizontal positions at the respective levels. A similar top crossbar is similarly mounted on the posts at an upper level to engage the edge of the top panel when closed.

Abstract: A motorized golf trolley has a frame structure comprising three tubular frame members, a first member co-axially surrounding a drive axle for wheels (10), a second member (28) secured to the first frame member and slidably locating a handle member (30), and a third frame member (52) secured to the first member and slidably locating a bag support structure. The first frame member also mounts a motor and gearbox unit while the third member (52) provides a mounting (54) for a battery (56). A golf bag (48) can be located on a plate (70) of the bag support structure and rest at its upper end against a bag support (38) mounted on the handle member (30). The construction provides a relatively stronger, lighter, and cleaner apparatus employing good engineering standards and can be dismantled for transport and storage if required.

Abstract: A demountable sulky, which may be readily coupled and uncoupled to a steerable, motor-driven front wheel assembly, incorporates a T-bar which is disengageably latched at its front end to the front wheel assembly and disengageably latched to separate wheel supporting frames at its rear ends. The wheel frames demountably support a seat and are held in rigidly spaced apart position in a safe and secure manner by a unique demountable brace system which also is used as a spoke system holding demountable wheel segments in assembled relation.

Abstract: A solar cell array is disclosed having a support structure, cover, and mechanically joined solar cell panels. Each panel, or group of panels, is electrically connected across a separate battery and a diode is provided to provide separate charging of each battery and to prevent flow of current to the solar cells from the batteries.

Abstract: A collapsible golf trolley, especially an electrically powered trolley, has a sub-frame carrying an axle on which the main trolley wheels are mountable, a pivotally mounted extension carrying a forward wheel, and a two part handle pivotally mounted to the sub-frame whereby in the storage condition the extension is folded under the sub-frame and the handle, with one part folded back on the other is folded over the sub-frame.

Abstract: In a golf cart entertainment system, a golf cart is provided with an entertainment source, an amplifier and speakers. Connection means between the speakers and the amplifier are switched through a microswitch on the actuator of the golf cart for activation and deactivation of the speakers. A warning source receives a warning signal from a transmitter and transmits it through the amplifier to the speakers through unswitched connection means.

Abstract: This invention concerns a portable golf cart. It includes two wheels which support an axle upon which is mounted a main horizontal frame. An elongated bag support frame for holding the golf clubs is connected to the frame by a pivot connection so that the bag support frame can rotate from one position where it is essentially perpendicular to the horizontal frame to a second position where it is in alignment with such horizontal frame. The bag support frame can be locked in either position. The bag support frame itself is made of at least two sections that are pivoted with respect to each other so that they can be in an extended position or one section can be folded over the other so as to form a compact golf cart when the bag support frame is in its folded position and is rotated into alignment with the axle.

Abstract: A warning device for indicating a position of a golf cart on a golf course with respect to a restricted area includes a transmitter of an energy wave and a receiver of the energy wave. In one embodiment, the receiver is mounted on the golf cart and the transmitter is located at the restricted area. In another embodiment, both the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the golf cart and a reflector for the energy wave is mounted at the restricted area. The energy wave contains information about the position of the golf cart with respect to the restricted area such that an indication of the position can be generated by lighting a lamp, or by generating a sound, or by generating a digital visual display.

Abstract: A golf cart top roof for stowing golf clubs and other golf accessories is disclosed. The roof structure includes four walls forming a compartment therebetween that houses two sets of tubular members. Each set is adapted to receive a set of golf clubs and other accessories needed by a golf player.

Abstract: A golf cart with battery-operated auxiliary drive is composed of a hand golf cart and a tractor apparatus, which are both releasably coupled together by a connecting element.

Abstract: A golf car apparatus (10) is disclosed. The golf car apparatus (10) includes a frame (12) supported off the surface of the ground by at least three wheels (14, 18), two of the wheels (14) being positioned near the back end of the frame (12) and being interconnected by an axle (16). DC batteries (22) interconnected to an electrical motor (24) are utilized to power golf car apparatus (10). A drive mechanism is interconnected to the electrical motor (24) and a differential mechanism (32) positioned near the center of the axle (16) interconnecting the two rear wheels (14). Foot support means is defined by said frame (12) on either side of said differential mechanism (32) and extend under the axle (16) for positioning of a user's feet such that when the user is standing on the golf car apparatus (10) the user's feet extend at least partially under the axle (16) so as to provide the golf car apparatus (10) with a low center of gravity and a center of gravity distributed between the front and rear wheels (18, 14).

Abstract: A three-wheel golf bag cart is shown which includes power means centrally slung thereunder for maximum stability of the cart, and wherein the power means does not impede cart folding for transport and storage. A flexible elongated control cable to a hand-held control permits the golfer to effect off-on or multiple forward speed control while still retaining the ability to manually guide the cart, both by the cart handle and by tension on the control cable.