Today’s Golfer UK — December 2017

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Motocaddy S1 £349-£499 I http://www.motocaddy.com

Weight: 8.9kg Folded size: 850mm x 595mm x 355mm

Our verdict: Over the last 10 years the S1 has been the most widely sold golf trolley on the

market. We love the sleek styling, how the life expectancy is longer than an elephants memory

and of course the slender price tag. A brilliant entry level trolley, which is also available as a

DHC model (down hill speed control) from £499, which means better on-course control.

PowaKaddy FW3i £449-£499 I http://www.powakaddy.co.uk

Weight: 9.4kg Folded size: 385mm x 860mm x 570mm

Our verdict: PowaKaddy’s entry-level trolley which for us is very much on a level with the

Motocaddy S1. A five-year warranty and lithium battery will keep you going on the golf course,

while the sleek styling (PowaKaddy trolleys are designed by an ex-Dyson engineer) means

you’ll look the part, too.

Big Max Hunter Quad £699 I http://www.bigmaxgolf.com

Weight: 13.5kg Folded size: 700mm x 55mm x 32mm

Our verdict: It’s not often four on a golf course is better than three, but Big Max reckon in

terms of stability the Hunter’s four wheels increase stability over any three-wheel models.

Both front wheels turn through 360° making for great manoeuvrability. It’s not the lightest,

but thanks to some German engineering you can expect it to last.

GoKart £349 I http://www.gokart.co.uk

Weight: 8.2kg Folded size: 260mm x 590mm x 61mm

Our verdict: You won’t find many golf products, let alone electric trolleys, made in the

UK, but GOKart design, make and assemble every trolley on these shores. A really

straightforward, no-thrills-and-spills trolley which can do a solid job for a very

reasonable cost.

Hill Billy £359 I http://www.hillbilly.co.uk

Weight: 8.3kg Folded size: 920mm x 560mm x 335mm

Our verdict: Hill Billy only sell direct to end consumers (cutting out the retailer) so you won’t

find them in golf shops. There’s only one model available and it comes in six colours, with the

choice of either a lead acid (£259) or lithium battery. A basic rotating speed wheel keeps

operation super simple.

Motocaddy M1 Pro £399-£549 I http://www.motocaddy.com

Weight: 10.5kg Folded size: 497mm x 560mm x 336mm

Our verdict: Motocaddy took it upon themselves to invent the “compact trolley” category. The

M1 is the perfect trolley for golfers who are space conscious either in the car or at home, as it

folds down 40% smaller than a traditional trolley. A DHC (downhill speed control) is available

from £549, both have USB ports so you can charge a phone or GPS unit as you go.

Motocaddy S5 Connect £549-£599 I http://www.motocaddy.com

Weight: 9kg Folded size: 850mm x 595mm x 355mm

Our verdict: The world’s first smart cart. A GPS module and screen in the handle display

distances to the front, centre and back of each green. The system is powered by your

smartphone, and comes with a free, fully functioning GPS app. A DHC model (downhill speed

control) is also available from £599.

PowaKaddy Compact C2 £549-£599 I http://www.powakaddy.co.uk

Weight: 9.8kg Folded size: 514mm x 349mm x 560mm

Our verdict: A brilliantly simple and beautifully designed compact trolley. The two-fold

chassis can be set up in seconds and we particularly like how it stands up when stowed

away, taking up less floor space. Ideal for golfers who want to free up space in the boot of

a car or garage.

PowaKaddy FW7s GPS £749 I http://www.powakaddy.co.uk

Weight: 9.4kg Folded size: 385mm x 860mm x 570mm

Our verdict: Combining an electric trolley and GP system into a single unit seems like common

sense, but it’s only really this year that the idea has hit the market. The FW7s GPS is £200

more expensive than the Motocaddy S5 Connect, but because the GPS chip is built into the

handle, your phone doesn’t power the system. A brilliant if pricey option.

Stewart Golf X9 Follow £1,699 I http://www.stewartgolf.com

Weight: 14.1kg Folded size: 320mm x 660mm x 820mm

Our verdict: The X9 Follow is a big, bulky machine so make sure you’ve got a decent sized

boot to put it in. Built-in Bluetooth tech means you can walk the fairways and the trolley will

follow behind you, when you reach the green simply turn the Bluetooth handset into a remote

control and guide the trolley towards the next tee. Genius.

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With so much chatter of late about

tour pros not replacing balls in the

same position on the green as they

marked them, it’s worth taking a

moment to make sure you know the

rules relating to lifting a ball on a green.

You, your partner or somebody

designated by you can mark the ball.

It’s recommended you use a coin, ball

marker or similar object and it should

be placed immediately behind the

ball’s position. If you accidentally move

the marker while trying to mark, lift or

replace your ball there is no penalty,

so long as you replace it in the original

position. Just remember you’re not

allowed to mark your ball while another

is in motion. Simple!