Patent ID: 7537076

Claim:
A combined golf caddie and golf cart apparatus comprising: a) a frame configured to support a golf bag, the frame including an outer casing; b) a steering assembly including: i) a steering tube pivotally mounted to the outer casing of the frame; and ii) a steering colunm rotatably carried by the steering tube, the steering column having: (1) a steering axle; (2) a handlebar mounted on an upper portion of the steering axle; and (3) a steering wheel mounted on a lower portion of the steering axle; wherein the steering assembly pivots with respect to the frame to adjust between a walk position in which the handlebar is ahead of the steering wheel and a ride position in which the handlebar trails the steering wheel; c) a power source; d) a motor coupled to the power source; e) at least one drive wheel coupled to the motor and arranged to propel the frame; and f) a motor control system connected to the motor for varying drive output provided by the motor.