Windshields aren’t a necessity for a cart that only sees travel time on the golf course, but they are available and there are things to understand about them.
The available windshields will in all likelihood be made of acrylic, which is susceptible to not only scratching, but also to the UV affects of the sun. They will eventually discolor and further along, they will become brittle. You can stave off this condition for a longer period with some regular care. Your general maintenance includes cleaning with solutions made for this application, making sure the windshield stays firmly fastened and no damage has occurred. If it has, you may be able to fix it yourself with products designed for this use. This item is plastic and you can keep the brittleness from occurring too quickly by keeping the plastic moisturized.
Consider your cart usage before deciding on what windshield design you wish to purchase. The other consideration is do you have a golf cart or a golf car. The former goes between ten and fifteen mph where the latter goes up to twenty-five mph and probably already has a windshield in place. AS-1 glazed windshields will stop a golf ball but will likely sacrifice itself in the process, AS-5 glazing is more likely to survive a hit with minimal damage and Polycarbonate plastic glazing stands up best of all.
Mark