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Golf Cart Market Poised to Expand at 6.4% CAGR Du r i ng 2016-2026 24 WWW.GOLFCAROPTIONS.COM Future Market Insights delivers key insights on the global golf cart market in its latest report titled ‘Golf Cart Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportu- nity Assessment, 2016–2026.’ The long-term outlook on the global golf cart market remains positive, with market value expected to increase at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period (2016 – 2026). Among product types, the electric golf cart segment is expected to expand at a significant CAGR in terms of value over the forecast period. Among applications, the personal use segment is antici- pated to witness higher CAGR in terms of value over the forecast period. Global sales of golf carts is estimated to be valued at US$ 1,115 Mn by the end of 2016, witnessing a Y-o-Y growth of 5.3% over the year 2015. North America is estimated to account for a value share of 41.6% in the global golf cart market by 2016 end and it is anticipated to re- tain its dominance throughout the forecast period. Golf carts are emerging as a significant part of industries for internal transportation. Hence, growth of the manufacturing sector in developing countries is expected to create healthy growth opportunities for the global golf cart market. Golf has gained much popularity all over the world. Worldwide growth in the golf course proj- ects in private clubs, golf-centric real estate developments, and golf resorts are some of the factors that are likely to lead to a rise in the global demand for golf carts. A growing travel and tourism industry is a key factor leading to many compa- nies investing in the hospitality sector. This is expected to boost the construction of new hotels,