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THE Whisperer is looking forward to the day when the Royal Golf Club invests in a hover-buggy for its members and guests to use.
Although most golfers spend their time trying to avoid water hazards, American Bubba Watson, who won the 2012 Masters tournament, has given his backing to the latest way of getting around the green – a cross between a buggy and a hovercraft.
The prototype machine, which allows golfers to glide across grass and launch across lakes, is fitted with a noise reduction rotor to avoid disturbing those who prefer more conventional modes of transport.
It will be particularly popular on the Bahrain golf course as players will be able to float over the water and collect all their lost balls instead of learning over with an extended air grabber and a prayer.
The hovercraft, known as the BW1, features four seats and a roof from a typical golf buggy and has room for two golf caddies.
