With golf being considered a traditional game, the idea of a single seater golf buggy on the course isn’t something that first springs to mind—however, their popularity within the game is increasing.
Following COVID 19 distancing rules, sharing a golf buggy became pretty tricky. The thought of ditching a buggy altogether wasn’t an option for everyone—as we know, golfing is not only mentally but physically taxing. The need for a single rider on a buggy only increased during this period.
As well as a physical need, single seater golf buggies come in a vast range of styles, making them more appealing to the younger generation—who we’ve seen start to take up the sport.
Aside from looks, the single rider models also allow for:
- faster play due to their ability to easily navigate tricky paths and hills
- a little bit more fun on the course, riding side by side with your friends
- lighter weight vehicles crossing the course, which means there’s less maintenance and better preservation of the greens
With the benefits outlined, let’s look at the best single seater golf buggies on the market in 2022.
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Retail price: $3,499
The Finn Cycle is described as ‘fast, fun and safe’ and literally is everything you could want in a single seater golf buggy.
Created by Rick Reimers, chief executive of Sun Mountain Sports, the aim of the Finn Cycle is to be more efficient—particularly when it comes to speediness around the course.
Rick claims that you can complete 18-hole rounds in two hours on the Finn Cycle, rather than the usual four hours!
Though the two-wheeled electric bike looks more like a moped, it’s built specifically for golfing, allowing you to strap your club bag to the crossbar, which you then straddle while scooting along to your next hole.
The Finn Cycle has been designed to be lightweight and have a low centre of gravity to ensure you have a well-balanced and controlled ride—and makes it user friendly for many age groups.
There are also custom Finn Cycle accessories you can buy for your buggy, making it truly yours and helping you show off your individual style on the course—they sell everything from fender sets to cool bags, so the possibilities are endless.
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Retail price: £2,310.00
The G3 Rider single seat golf buggy is probably at the more affordable end of the market, particularly as it was made for consumers, specifically for the UK golf scene.
A great all-rounder, the G3 Rider is a favourite of Ryder Cup winner 1987, Eamonn Darcy. Made for comfort, it has robust adjustable suspension, ultra-wide 13″ tires and responsive steering—meaning you can take on any course or terrain with ease.
The electric rechargeable battery is said to last through 36 holes on a single charge, so you won’t have to worry about powering down halfway through your round and getting left behind!
Unlike many of our options on this list, the G3 Rider is foldable, making it easy to transport and store when you’re not playing.
If you want a dynamic and sporty model but also functional and practical, the G3 Rider does it all.
Retail price: $3,399.00
Looking to be a trailblazer on the course and turn heads? The Koppla Swift Motorcycle golf cart (yes, motorcycle) will get you noticed.
Though this golf cart may look like a beast of a motorcycle, don’t expect to ‘rev’ it up on the golf course—it is, in fact, very quiet to run and produces zero emissions, making it great for the environment.
With a 25Ah Li-Battery, the Koppla golf cart will give you up to 40 Miles Range, meaning you have plenty of power to get you around even the most challenging of courses. It also includes a ‘plug-and-play’ battery so that you can change it on the go for a fully charged spare one.
The Koppla is a true investment as you can also use it for hunting, fishing and many other outdoor pastimes. Its off-road tyres mean the versatility is endless—although we wouldn’t suggest riding it out on the road like a real motorcycle.
Though they are mainly found in the US, these models can be shipped to the UK from their European warehouse.
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Retail price: $6,795.00
If you love watching the latest Youtube golfing trends and are about looking cool on the course, the GolfBoard V1.3 oozes youth and trendiness.
Though you wouldn’t necessarily think of the GolfBoard as a single seater golf buggy, it’s more likened to riding a skateboard or surfing. With their tagline ‘surf the earth,’ this board literally allows you to glide across the course with ease.
There isn’t a seat on the GolfBoard model, as it’s all about speed and ease of getting on and off your golf buggy quickly around the course.
The GolfBoard V1.3 is their all-new model featuring a high capacity battery pack, including LG lithium-ion cells that gives you 48.8% more power than their original model. GolfBoard even promises that the V1.3 will be able to be used over 27 holes on one charge!
Made to be durable and last, these boards have a powder-coated steel stability bar and external circuit breakers so they can be easily serviced and stored in the offseason.
The GolfBoard’s four wheels ensure it has a great climbing ability and can cross different terrains that you may face on the course, such as steep hills or slippery terrain.
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Retail price: £3,460.00 (Pre-owned)
The I-m4 Single Seat Electric Golf Buggy looks more like your traditional golf buggy—however, it’s anything but.
One of the trickiest things about a traditional four-seater buggy is balancing the weight of everyone’s equipment as well as all the players themselves—not to mention it allows three ‘non-drivers’ to pay little attention to what’s going on around them.
The I-m4 has all the comfort of a four-seater buggy but gives one individual the power to be in control.
This model has been purposely built to allow riders to speed along at a walking pace and maintain eye-level and eye contact in a conversation with their fellow golfers—rather than being lower down in a conventional scooter.
Though it’s aimed at more of the senior market, the I-m4 still remains stylish and functional. Available in various colours and with an ergonomic shape, this single seater golf buggy can also be easily folded to fit into a car.
The I-m4 is all about comfort, ensuring that the seat is independently sprung so you can ride the bumps along the course instead of feeling every stone or divert. Most conventional models have their seats directly attached to the chassis, making the ride a lot less smooth and more uncomfortable.
In terms of battery power, the I-m4 holds its own among our other models listed, with an optional 45Ah, 48Ah or 75Ah interchangeable lead sealed acid battery.
