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A Golf Buggy Medical Certificate is a signed document from a registered doctor confirming that you are medically fit to drive or hire a golf buggy (also known as a golf cart) at your golf club.
Many golf clubs in the UK, European Union and worldwide require members or visitors to provide a valid medical certificate before granting buggy hire privileges or access to certain club facilities. This policy ensures safety for the driver, passengers, and others on the course, particularly on hilly or uneven terrain.
At Fit Certify, our doctors issue same-day golf buggy medical certificates entirely online. Each certificate confirms that you are fit to drive a golf buggy in accordance with club policies and mobility regulations.
You can apply from anywhere in the world — no in-person appointment required.
At Fit Certify, we’ve made it easier than ever to get your golf buggy medical certificate – all from the comfort of your home. Here’s how it works:
Answer a short health questionnaire outlining your medical history and mobility needs. This helps our doctors confirm your fitness to drive a golf buggy safely.
An expert sports doctor from our team will review your information carefully. If needed, they may request clarification or supporting details.
Once approved, your signed Golf Buggy Medical Certificate will be emailed to you in PDF format — within just a few hours.
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Fit Certify
I’m Simon, Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Fit Certify. Before starting Fit Certify, I spent over 15 years in emergency and general practice medicine, and for the past seven years I’ve led an expert team of sports doctors who provide medical certificates for sports, mobility, and club access.
Over the years, we’ve seen more and more golf clubs introduce buggy and mobility policies requiring a doctor-signed medical certificate. For many golfers, especially those recovering from injury or managing long-term health conditions, this certificate makes the difference between being able to play or having to sit out.
That’s why we offer our Golf Buggy Medical Certificate service — to make the process quick, hassle-free, and completely online. Our goal is to help golfers get the documentation they need without delays or unnecessary GP appointments, so they can stay active and continue enjoying the game they love.
If you have any questions or run into issues with your application, please get in touch at hello@fitcertify.com. My team and I are here to help you get your certificate quickly, safely, and stress-free.
To issue your medical certificate, our doctors need a few key details to confirm your fitness to drive a golf buggy safely and in line with typical club policies. The process takes just a few minutes and is completed entirely online
Here’s what we’ll ask for during your application:
Once submitted, one of our expert sports doctors will review your information. If everything is satisfactory, you’ll receive a doctor-signed PDF certificate confirming that you are medically fit to hire, operate, or drive a golf buggy in accordance with golf club and mobility access policies.
Your certificate will contain all the essential details commonly requested by golf clubs and course administrators:
You may need this certificate if:
A golf buggy medical certificate is a document signed by a registered doctor confirming you are medically fit to drive, hire, or operate a golf buggy. Many golf clubs and resorts require this certificate as proof that you can control a buggy safely and have no medical conditions that may cause sudden incapacity. It’s also used to support mobility access requests under the UK Equality Act 2010.
Golf clubs request a medical certificate to ensure safe buggy operation on courses with uneven terrain or slopes. It helps confirm that players are medically capable of driving a golf buggy without risk to themselves or others. Some clubs also require a certificate to provide mobility access for members with disabilities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and equality policies.
Many UK golf clubs — including private, members-only, and resort courses — require a doctor-signed medical certificate before allowing buggy hire or use during competitions. Requirements vary, but most clubs follow the England Golf buggy policy or similar local rules. Other golf resorts (especially in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal) also ask visitors to present a medical certificate when hiring golf carts.
You can apply online through Fit Certify in minutes. Simply complete a short medical questionnaire about your mobility, vision, and general health. One of our expert sports doctors will review your details and, if suitable, issue a signed PDF certificate confirming your fitness to drive a golf buggy. All certificates are delivered on the same day by email.
You’ll be asked to provide your full name, date of birth, golf club name, and basic health information about your mobility, cardiovascular, and neurological health. This allows the doctor to confirm that you’re fit to operate a golf buggy safely. Your certificate will then be issued digitally and can be used for buggy hire, club membership applications, or mobility access requests.
A Fit Certify golf buggy medical certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. This means you can use it for multiple club visits or buggy hires during that period. Renewal is quick and can be completed online with an updated health review, ensuring your documentation remains current for membership renewals or annual buggy permits.
Yes. Your doctor-signed golf buggy medical certificate can be used at any golf club or resort that requests proof of fitness or medical need. It’s recognised by clubs across the UK and Europe, provided it includes the required medical declaration and doctor credentials. Always check with your club’s buggy policy before visiting to confirm their documentation requirements.
Conditions that cause dizziness, blackouts, fainting, poor vision, or impaired coordination may affect your ability to drive a golf buggy safely. However, many golfers with mobility limitations or chronic conditions are still eligible if the doctor determines they can operate a buggy responsibly. Each application is reviewed individually by a licensed UK doctor to ensure safety and fairness.
No. Fit Certify provides a fully online service, so you don’t need an in-person GP or doctor appointment. You’ll complete a digital form that’s reviewed remotely by an expert sports doctor. Once approved, you’ll receive a signed certificate by email, usually within the same day. This makes it ideal for golfers needing fast documentation before a competition or club renewal.
Yes. If your golf club or resort provides a specific medical form, you can upload it during your application. Our doctors will review your details and complete the form using the correct medical declaration and official stamp, ensuring it matches your club’s buggy policy or membership documentation. This service helps ensure your certificate is accepted without issue.
A Golf Buggy Medical Certificate from Fit Certify costs £69, which includes your online assessment, doctor review, and same-day delivery by email. There are no hidden fees, and if the doctor cannot issue your certificate, you’ll receive a full refund under our money-back guarantee.
Yes — many European golf resorts, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and France, accept English-language doctor-signed medical certificates. Fit Certify certificates are issued in standard international format (PDF) and include the doctor’s credentials, making them suitable for buggy hire or mobility access when playing abroad.
If our sports medical doctors decides it’s unsafe to issue a certificate, we will issue you a full refund.
Yes. If your certificate cannot be issued, Fit Certify offers a full refund.
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