Golf Forums - Golf and health - risk from golf carts?

I've been researching the health benefits of golf for a blog about ways of living longer...

Not been hurt myself but I do know a guy who managed to clip a railway sleeper on a path edge which wrenched the steering wheel ripping the ligaments in his arm, that put him out of golf for a while

 Simon,I took the life expectancy test the result was 87 I am 68 now.I play at least twice a week if I increase that to four times a week  do you think I could reach 100 years of age.Also if I am hit on the head by a Top Flite  which is a hard ball at a speed of 90 miles an hour would that kill me or do you think it's better to be hit by a Calloway which is a soft ball?

Haha, you're actually not that wrong. Lower handicappers live longer because to get a low handicap they usually have to have played more, so they get more exercise and live longer. So if you up your golf to every day you should make it to 110 at least.

https://youtu.be/fN_6bSSeyiM
Check this out, it shows you how golf carts are good for your health.

 I can vouch that walking is just as dangerous! A slope, a grip on a golf shoe, and a very broken ankle later... :-)

I was wondering, if there are stats on golf carts/buggies, are there stats for issues around pulling golf trolleys up n down hills and side slopes etc?
I wonder, because walking with a twist in your back pulling a trolley might be a problem, when they weight a few pounds, and the ground isn't always flat or dry for that matter.
But regarding carts, firstly, it was Americans, so the number will be lower anywhere else pretty much, but fully agree how many potential problems. But also Carts can be very useful tools for stretching.
But I find the LI electric trolly to be a good middle ground, as I get the exercise I need and not sitting down for 4 out of 4 1/2 hours :)

Golf carts... hmmm some years ago I managed - before a round of golf) to walk into glass doors nose first... concussion resulted - but undeterred I still started the round of golf in a Buggy.  At some stage in that round I managed to roll it down the side of a steepish hill - 360 degrees - so it ended up back on its wheels - and facing the right direction.  Still concussed I then rationalised that I ought to drive over to the bell and ring it... as I approached the bell post it seemd sensible to get close enough to hit the bell with a club... but as I got even closer I think laziness took over so I decided to nudge the bell post with the buggy to ring the bell..  broke the post and tipped the buggy over onto its side. 

Easy enough to right it and move on as if nothig had happened...

End result Concussion, and a broken nose (which was Ok as it straightened a broken nose from a previous accident)..  A good laugh for the after round dinner party , and some amusement for my wife as I was returned in a dazed state.

I have also seen a fair few incidents with buggies but most of the injuries will not appear until later in life... all those unexpected bumps and bounces play havoc with spine..  Much better to stroll carefully than risk a maniacal buggy driver..

Steve, remind me never to get into a four wheeled vehicle, with you, of any kind,..ever ....how many 'previous accidents' exactly?