How to Put a Radio in a Golf Cart

While some players are totally focused on the thrill of the sport while on the golf course, others might want to hear a few tunes or catch up with the latest news while preparing to tee off. If so, installing a radio in your golf cart can be the way forward. The process is relatively simple and few tools are required, so there's nothing to stop you from tuning in while traversing the course.

Things You'll Need

  • Golf cart
  • Car radio
  • Drill
  • Standing knife
  • Bolt
  • Speaker wire
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find an appropriate car radio, preferably from a specialist car accessories supplier. Remember that golf carts can get wet, so it's best not to spend too much. Aim instead to buy a radio with high wattage to block out external noise. Make sure the speakers are waterproof.

    • 2

      Use the glove box to mount the radio if your golf cart has one. If not, cut an appropriately sized hole under the seat. If you can't find a space that is protected from the elements, you may want to attach a plastic cover.

    • 3
      Make sure the speakers are waterproof or are protected from water damage.

      Add the speakers, preferably under the hard canopy, if there is one. Alternatives include on top of the panel between the seats, or in the golf club storage area. Drill a long hole and use bolts rather than screws when securing the speakers. Bolts from a standard tool kit will work fine. Seal the tops of the bolts with silicone for extra waterproofness.

    • 4

      Wire the red power line to a positive terminal and the black either to a negative terminal or to ground. Run the speaker wire from the radio to the speakers. You can hide the wires by drilling holes in the bottom of the cart and running the wires underneath.