This April, you probably saw the video of professional golfer Bubba Watson speeding across the green in his Oakley hovercraft golf cart. (If you missed the video, you can watch it in all of its glory right here.) For many, this snapshot of luxury simply inspires amazement.
However, for a select few, a hovercraft offers a glimpse into the bright future of their golf game: Sand trap? No problem. Water hazard? Get outta my way! Old golf carts seem downright klutzy in comparison — why limit yourself to paved paths when you can float effortlessly across the fairways?
So, how can you get your own? For Watson’s specialized cart, Oakley worked with Neoteric Hovercraft in Terre Haute, Ind. After the video’s release, requests for the hovercraft started rolling in, but the companies haven’t committed to its commercial production — yet. Oakley and Neoteric have noted that they’ll consider it if interest is high enough.
You can currently purchase the base model of the Oakley golf cart hovercraft for $16,000-$20,000 from Neoteric Hovercraft. Or, a fully tricked out, non-branded version is available through Hammacher Schlemmer for $58,000. When you think about it, the price is well worth it considering how much fun you’ll have gliding across the green in style!