Stewart trolley

[Troymcclure]

Isn't it strange how leccy trolleys users were "knobs with all the gear and no idea" when they first appeared years ago, and you weren't a golfer if you didn't carry?

The up side of having a remote trolley, is that yours will be in place or sent ahead, so you can manourve someone elses non remote trolley around as the ropes/lines dictate that and they are in a bunker/the other side of the green and you save a little time and effort for them heading to the next tee.

I do that. Still a knob/*** apparently though for choosing a slightly different method to propel my golf bag round the course.

And why mods do the name callers have their insults sanitised? *** > twit?

 

[Troymcclure]

I do that. Still a knob/*** apparently though for choosing a slightly different method to propel my golf bag round the course.

And why mods do the name callers have their insults sanitised? *** > twit?

It seems the word is no longer allowed. Good.

 

[Imurg]

However the greater knob is the knob who doesn’t turn his leccy trolley off when he goes to putt or play a shot and it trundles off onto a green, into a bunker, across a tee……..

Reminds me of the guy who made an Eagle with 3 putts........

He set his trolley off towards the next tee using, so he thought, the 30 yard setting...he hadn't
By the time he got to the tee his trolley was happily trundling up the fairway 100+ yards away
So he tees off with his putter...hits a decent 150ish yards
Gets to the ball and still no nearer the trolley so he mashes another putter...manages to get it in the air a few yards and it takes an almighty bounce and kick, probably off a sprinkler head, and finishes 50 yards short of the green.
The trolley has made it to the green and been stopped by the players putting out..
So putts again and in it goes...a 3 putt Eagle.....

Having nearly been pole-axed by an ignorant SoB and his machine a couple of years ago, I view anyone with a remote trolley with an air of suspicion .

 

[C7usk]

Isn't it strange how leccy trolleys users were "knobs with all the gear and no idea" when they first appeared years ago, and you weren't a golfer if you didn't carry?

The up side of having a remote trolley, is that yours will be in place or sent ahead, so you can manourve someone elses non remote trolley around as the ropes/lines dictate that and they are in a bunker/the other side of the green and you save a little time and effort for them heading to the next tee.

Lol... Was thinking that myself.. I mind 30years ago there was only about 2 that had leccy trolleys at our course.. Then about 10 years ago lots starting appearing.. Now at ours the vast majority of players have them.. Still only seen a couple of remote ones though.. The price of a leccy trolley is ridiculous now. My late mums mobility scooter was the same price as some of them..

 

[Troymcclure]

Lol... Was thinking that myself.. I mind 30years ago there was only about 2 that had leccy trolleys at our course.. Then about 10 years ago lots starting appearing.. Now at ours the vast majority of players have them.. Still only seen a couple of remote ones though.. The price of a leccy trolley is ridiculous now. My late mums mobility scooter was the same price as some of them..

A few at our place use single seat buggies. They look exactly like mobility scooters with a bracket plonked on the back. Hang onto it for the future

 

[stymied]

For those looking for a cheaper alternative to Stewart, I believe Alphard recently started selling in Europe.

Alphard Golf | Electric Golf Trolley | Motorised Golf Caddies | Europe

Alphard Golf is a leading innovator of motorised golf trolleys and electric golf caddy conversion kits, both options include remote control. Originally launching with eWheels, Alphard Golf later introduced the Club Booster V2 which converts manual golf trollies into a motorised golf push caddie...

alphardgolf.eu

I absolutely love my V2. It's easy to move around, the battery is easily replaceable and it's a bit more affordable. I was someone who was all about carrying and used a sunday bag to keep things light. Told my wife I wouldn't use a trolley until at least 50...then I used a follow one at the club and it was great having the electric caddie. I bought a 2nd hand remote trolley and didn't like having to always think about where it was going, forgot to charge it once and it ran out of batter and was really heavy to push and admittedly accidentally ran it into a friend. The Alphard V2 with the CB sidekick is really good. It follows me from tee to green and then I drive it around the green to the next tee. Wish I bought one earlier.

Only real concerns 1) Sometimes it goes into like a sleep mode on the tee so maybe once a round it won't follow when I leave the tee 2) It has a tough time holding a straight line on serious side hills. 3) My delivery time was months slower than expected (not sure if that will be a problem now).

 

[HomerJSimpson]

For those looking for a cheaper alternative to Stewart, I believe Alphard recently started selling in Europe.

Alphard Golf | Electric Golf Trolley | Motorised Golf Caddies | Europe

Alphard Golf is a leading innovator of motorised golf trolleys and electric golf caddy conversion kits, both options include remote control. Originally launching with eWheels, Alphard Golf later introduced the Club Booster V2 which converts manual golf trollies into a motorised golf push caddie...

alphardgolf.eu

I absolutely love my V2. It's easy to move around, the battery is easily replaceable and it's a bit more affordable. I was someone who was all about carrying and used a sunday bag to keep things light. Told my wife I wouldn't use a trolley until at least 50...then I used a follow one at the club and it was great having the electric caddie. I bought a 2nd hand remote trolley and didn't like having to always think about where it was going, forgot to charge it once and it ran out of batter and was really heavy to push and admittedly accidentally ran it into a friend. The Alphard V2 with the CB sidekick is really good. It follows me from tee to green and then I drive it around the green to the next tee. Wish I bought one earlier.

Only real concerns 1) Sometimes it goes into like a sleep mode on the tee so maybe once a round it won't follow when I leave the tee 2) It has a tough time holding a straight line on serious side hills. 3) My delivery time was months slower than expected (not sure if that will be a problem now).

Sorry but as designs go it looks hideous

 

[Voyager EMH]

I think it looks very charming.
Those wee stabilising wheels are so cute.

 

[sunshine]

Having nearly been pole-axed by an ignorant SoB and his machine a couple of years ago, I view anyone with a remote trolley with an air of suspicion .

I’m curious about the size of this trolley and the speed it was travelling to pole axe you.

Something like this?

 

[Imurg]

Our course is, effectively, 2 9 holers on either side of the road.
I was leaving the front 9 and about to go around the gate when the aforementioned trolley buzzed round with enough speed to some serious damage.
The owner was about 25 yards away just crossing the road
He had no idea if anyone was around the corner - if it had been one of our Senior Ladies they wouldn't have been so quick.
He just laughed it off.
In his case it's definitely "look at me" because he's personalised the trolley with a number plate, lights and a horses head complete with sounds at the press of a button.
Rules don't allow me to type the descriptive word I would like to use but it wouldn't surprise me if he was once a Midland Banker.....

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Sorry but as designs go it looks hideous

Looking at their web site, it’s not an electric golf trolley, but a bolt on hideous lump to convert a push trolley into a powered thing. Seeing how it looks like it’s bolted on to the existing frame, I wonder how you’re supposed to fold it up to put in the back of the car.

 

[stymied]

Looking at their web site, it’s not an electric golf trolley, but a bolt on hideous lump to convert a push trolley into a powered thing. Seeing how it looks like it’s bolted on to the existing frame, I wonder how you’re supposed to fold it up to put in the back of the car.

We have different opinions on appearance.

The V2 (rectangle battery and motor with extendable wheels) does not bolt on to the trolley frame. You are correct that if you own a push trolley you can economically upgrade it to a remote or follow trolley by replacing the rear wheels with an adapter. The adapter is a clamping system like a vice grip pliers. The push trolley fold like normal and the V2 is fairly light and very easy to manage with its own handle. A big benefit of the system from my perspective. You can also detach just the battery to charge.

Alternatively you can buy a bundle which I see as no different than buying an electric trolley. https://alphardgolf.eu/products/club-booster-v2-omni-cart

I have no skin in the game other than offering my experience that it's been wonderful for me and I really enjoy it.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

We have different opinions on appearance.

The V2 (rectangle battery and motor with extendable wheels) does not bolt on to the trolley frame. You are correct that if you own a push trolley you can economically upgrade it to a remote or follow trolley by replacing the rear wheels with an adapter. The adapter is a clamping system like a vice grip pliers. The push trolley fold like normal and the V2 is fairly light and very easy to manage with its own handle. A big benefit of the system from my perspective. You can also detach just the battery to charge.

Alternatively you can buy a bundle which I see as no different than buying an electric trolley. https://alphardgolf.eu/products/club-booster-v2-omni-cart

I have no skin in the game other than offering my experience that it's been wonderful for me and I really enjoy it.

Sorry but the design still looks ugly and irrespective of the functionality it would be enough to put me off

 

[howbow88]

In his case it's definitely "look at me" because he's personalised the trolley with a number plate, lights and a horses head complete with sounds at the press of a button.

Please, please, please tell me that one of the sounds is a horse neighing...?

 

[Imurg]

Please, please, please tell me that one of the sounds is a horse neighing...?

How did you guess...?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

How did you guess...?

Sounds like a right idiot. We have a guy on one of those smartboard things. He's well into his 60's if not a tad older and plays with other similarly aged gents so you can imagine how much he stands out and looks a proper "charlie". I want him to full off and get covered in mud or the thing to die halfway round.