Archive for December, 2009

Planning a Golf Holiday Abroad?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Are you seeking ideas for a wonderful and exciting golf holiday for you and your wife?  Consider a golf holiday in Spain, it would be one great destination, especially if the wife is a non-golfer.  With this, spending time in Madrid or Barcelona would offer outstanding golf but also create a romantic getaway.   

Many villas in Madrid are exceptional, creating a second honeymoon experience along with the golf holiday tour.  Of course, a trip to Tuscany in Italy is also an excellent opportunity.  While there, you could golf and take tours to a number of the wineries and vineyards nearby.

For a more exotic golf holiday, perhaps you might want to take a trip to beautiful Thailand, Cambodia, or Vietnam.  These destinations are without a doubt the most beautiful in the world, featuring lush tropical settings, along with the perfect climate.  You will also find people from these countries to be warm-hearted and hospitable, working hard to make visitors feel welcomed.  In addition to golf in an exotic location, these countries are also known for incredible cuisine and shopping ventures.

The process of putting golf holidays and tours together that will entice your wife will require numerous decisions.  Obviously, the location of the tour is the most important so as you look at different places, we recommend in addition to the United States, you also look at South America, Canada, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

To work with a travel professional in organizing your trip, you can visit a local travel agency or look at possibilities online.  Travel experts know how to tailor a trip specifically to you, based on the amount of money you can afford, the type of setting you want, and other preferences.

These specialists are highly trained and experienced in putting entire golf holidays together.  In addition to finding and booking time at the golf course of your choice, this person could also arrange all of the accommodations, car rental, flights, and so on.  The best golf specialists also offer numerous recommendations regarding the best places to dine, shop, or relax. 

The bottom line is that companies that plan and organize golf holidays and tours handle all the arrangements and reservations so all you need to do is show up and enjoy.

Don’t hesitate, pick up the phone or go online right now and start planning a special trip for you and your wife.  You don’t have to refer to it as a golf holiday in Spain or elsewhere, just refer to it as a second honeymoon for the two of you that includes shopping and spa treatments for her and golfing for you!

How to Properly Store Your Electric Golf Cart During Winter !

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

It’s very important to know how to properly store your electric golf cart during Winter. Here are some tips for the proper storage of your electric golf cart:

First of all you should clean your golf cart batteries and ensure that all the cell caps are snugly attached. Then unplug the charger and wash the battery compartment. Start on one side of the golf cart and spray Battery Neutralizer all over the tops of the batteries. Be sure to spray between the batteries, down on the battery racks, and the inside walls of the body panels, if they are metal. Use an old paintbrush to scour all the battery tops and sides. Water from a garden hose using plain water, or use a solution of Baking Soda (about 2 tablespoons to 1 gallon of water) to neutralize the acid.

The battery terminal connections should be cleaned, tightened, checked and treated. Be sure the cables are tight to the post. Carefully wriggle each cable end side-to-side and then gently up & down. There should be no sideways movement or any looseness. If your battery terminals are badly corroded, you will need to do some serious cleaning.

Check the water levels in each cell. Use distilled water to fill and be sure the electrolyte (water) in each battery cell is above the plates. In cold climates, when the cart will be left uncharged for several months, leave the water level a little low. This raises the specific gravity of the acid, which will help prevent freezing. A lead acid battery keeps much better in the cold than in the heat, as long as the charge stays up.

A fully charged battery will not freeze until 60 to 70 below zero whereas a discharged battery can freeze at 20 degrees above zero. As a battery discharges, the acid turns into water by the basic chemical nature of the lead acid battery. The more discharge, the more water and the more likely it is to freeze. Also a dirty, acid covered battery will self-discharge at a faster rate than a clean treated battery, even in cooler temperatures.

Don’t leave your electric golf cart plugged into the charger for extended periods of time. Unplug the charger from the cart and from the wall after the charge is done.

Turn the key off and leave the cart in neutral. Either way, scotch the wheels so you can leave the hill brake released. This prevents strain on the cables and the brake shoes can’t lock to the drums.

Plug your Charger in for a few hours once a month to insure a full charge is maintained If you are not going away for the winter. The charger should be unplugged from the car and the wall after charging.

Finalize for winter storage by checking the tire pressures and inflate to 20-25 psi.

Roll down the rain curtains and zip them part way down. If you have to leave the car out in the open, or under an open shed, neatly fold the rain curtain and bring it in the house till spring. Very cold weather will cause the see through vinyl to become very brittle and a puff of wind will blow it out.

For additional information on electric golf cart batteries including how lead acid batteries work; how to use a hydrometer; charging batteries and troubleshooting golf cart batteries, please visit::

The Electric Golf Cart Battery Guide

 

 

 

 

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