SoloRider

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11/17/2009 Legendary Golfer Jack Nicklauus helps veterans play golf (See video...) 09/16/2009 Solorider Management has selected Regal Research and Mfg. Company to manufacture, sell and support its complete line of golf carts for the disabled (more...) 05/01/2009 Annie Hayes - Golfing through adversity (more...) 09/11/2008 Specially designed carts mean mobility no longer a problem for disabled golfers (more...) SoloRider was founded in 1994 as American Golf Car by Roger Pretekin. Mr. Pretekin has over 30 years experience in the golf industry, and was closely associated with PGA Tour events for a number of years. During the early 1990's, he became aware of the large numbers of persons with mobility impairments who desired access to attend pro tour events. As he became more aware of these needs, he began to think of ways that persons with mobility impairments could not only watch golf, but also participate in golf. This awareness, and the assoated desire to provide accessibility to persons who might not otherwise have that opportunity, led him to form American Golf Car. The company's first product was a small scooter-type vehicle. During testing and focus groups it quickly became apparent that scooter-type vehicles would not provide an adequate solution to the accessibility issue on golf courses. Scooter cars are not stable on slopes, move too slowly, do not provide a smooth comfortable ride, and do not have adequate range. The company then set out to create a single-rider golf car that was comparable to the finest standard golf cars on the market. The engineers and designers worked on many prototypes and earlier models, including the successful AteeAÂ

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