The “Pull-U” golf cart, one of only two known, on display at the Polk County Historical Association Museum is truly a local treasure.

William Ganskopp of Polk County conceived the idea for a motorized golf cart when he had trouble finding a caddie at Red Fox Country Club.

Teaming with Carl Edney, a Pacolet Valley garage owner, they designed and built the first gasoline “Pull-U” in 1970. The golfer could adjust the Pull-U to a comfortable walking pace. The gas “Pull-U” was redesigned as the Kangaroo electric motor caddie and is still made in Columbus.

Visit the museum at 60 Walker St. in Columbus to see this display and others of interest.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.  Individual tours are also available.

-article submitted by George Comparetto