At Affordable Carts in Bonita Springs, a business with decades of experience, the showroom is transforming into a Masters-inspired experience, blending golf culture, community and affordable fun.
As an authorized dealer for brands like E-Z-GO, Club Car and Cushman, the business already serves customers across the region, from Bonita Springs to surrounding Southwest Florida communities. But this week, it is about more than just golf carts.
Customers can test ride carts, browse inventory and take part in a Masters-themed celebration. One of the highlights is a putting challenge: sink a putt and win a free custom name decal for your golf cart.
“These aren’t just for golfers,” said Chuck Adkins. “These are for people who want to ride around their community and enjoy it with their family and friends.”
Golf carts have grown in popularity beyond the course in recent years, especially in Florida communities where residents use them for neighborhood rides, quick errands and social outings. Affordable Carts offers a range of options, from two-seaters to larger four, six and even eight-passenger models designed for families and groups.
For golf enthusiasts looking for a premium ride, Adkins points to the top-tier model from E-Z-GO.
“It is the top-of-the-line launch,” he said.
But the Masters experience does not stop at the carts.
Throughout the week, visitors can enjoy concessions inspired by the iconic Augusta tournament. That includes classic pimento cheese sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches and cookies, a nod to the famously affordable food served at the Masters.
Drinks include the legendary Arnold Palmer, a mix of iced tea and lemonade that has become synonymous with the tournament.
“When you're walking around, you end up getting an appetite,” Adkins said. “We wanted to make it as authentic as we could so people could have a taste of the Masters right here in Bonita Springs.”
For Adkins, the connection to the event is personal.
He was born and raised in Augusta, home of the Masters, where the small town transforms each year as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive.
“You have so many people coming to town for this tournament,” he said. “It’s like 100,000 people.”
While the sleek designs, touchscreens and upgraded features of modern golf carts draw attention, Adkins said the real value goes beyond the ride itself.
“These golf carts can last a really long time and create so many memories,” he said. “You get to form a connection with people when they come in.”
With a mix of tradition, affordability and community, Affordable Carts is turning a global golf event into a local experience, one ride, one sandwich and one putt at a time.
