Does anyone walk anymore?

[MCunderpar]

I walk every round! This is my 3rd consecutive season after many years of riding (was a walker when I was younger). In my mid 50s and will keep walking until I can’t. In better shape now than 10 years ago and handicap down. I use a push cart and nothing better than walking the course.

[chrispax]

One day a week I play in a senior league which requires all participants to drive, they say its to keep the "oldsters moving." I also play once or twice a week where I walk with my push cart. I find the flow of the game and my focus are better when I walk, so too are my scores.

[Rob Person]

I would love to start walking, but the terrain here's quite cumbersome. I may be able to do 9 but not 18, and definitely not from may-september here, the humidity is miserable!  Now, winter time is a different story.  18 with a push cart is very doable!!!

[Alfred DuPuy]

Love the post. I absolutely love to walk. I only take a cart if I have to. I have a very lightweight "Sunday" bag, pack in half a set, and play a lovely evening 9. It's the best. My golf buddies are all pull/push cart folks, but even at a slightly, uh, experienced age, I still love to carry. My regular bag is a Sun Mountain 2.5+ to help keep the weight down.

[Gbufer]

This is my type of group! Like everyone else I walk every chance I get. I play better, it’s better for me, I enjoy the course and outdoors more and last but certainly not least of all it’s cheaper! 

[Track 1]

I walk 95% of the season, some courses I play only allow electric or gas carts on weekends to speed up play.

I walk 95% of the season, some courses I play only allow electric or gas carts on weekends to speed up play.

I walk 95% of the season, some courses I play only allow electric or gas carts on weekends to speed up play.

[bowie5901]

I  ALWAYS WALK.  GOLF carts are actually slower and many courses are cart path only.  Walking is not only healthier but gives you time to access your next shot.  I can tell the distances easier while walking too.

[arodrig29]

Living in the upstate of South Carolina, walking can be difficult as it can feel as if I am walking up hill the entire round. That being said, I do walk once in a while, especially if I am only playing (9). When I was in Florida I walked much more during the cooler months. 

[fdlptruckie]

The only time I don't walk is when i'm short on time and want to get 9 holes in or the club has a tournament and you have to use a cart. I prefer to walk it helps slow me down when making decision. I know longer rush to get to the next hole or try to hit the next shot. Even in the dead of summer I plan my round around the heat and I will play 36 holes a day. 18 in the morning and 18 in the evening. 

[MN Loon]

Yes, love walking the course.  I use a push cart - Sun Mountain bag & speedster with fitted bottom - when playing 18 holes.  Usually carry, about 80% of the time, when playing 9 holes.  It is easier  for me to stay focused on the round and the next shot.  I enjoy conversing with playing partners, but it seems like my attention is “off & on” when playing in a cart.
 

I play in a number of best ball charitable events where carts are required for the 5+ hour marathon.  During these events I inform my playing partner that I will be walking often during the round and not to take offense it’s nothing they’ve done.  
 

If you push a cart, but are frustrated with your bag twisting on the cart, try the Sun Mountain 3 wheel speedster with the Sun Mountain molded bottom bag. It works very well and keeps my bag steady throughout the round.  
 

Walking is good for your health - makes that extra beer go down better knowing you’re just “rehydrating” after the round.

[sejohnson]

I would really like to get back into walking the course on the regular. As the OP said, I feel that I play better when walking. Maybe it is just keeping the body loose and moving. I also think that you can really think through your upcoming shot as you are walking up to it - better course management. The problem I have with walking is that none of my playing partners like to walk.

[buckpillar]

Now a days I mainly ride but still walk, in the past though when I was scratch many years ago, I always walked even if the others in my group rode. I was able to to focus better, see the undulating terrain and execute better. I still play well but think walking is where your best  rounds will come about.

[RetiredBoomer]

I get too exhausted walking the course at my age,
but I do have one curious recollection.

When I walked, I really preferred the old fashioned pull trolley to the modern ones that you push like a supermarket shopping cart.  I guess that I was just used to them.

There was a beautifully little par 3 course nearby that I could still walk and that was lots of fun to play.  Sadly, it closed down.

 

[Jaryco91]

I walk as often as possible. My only gripe is my current cart - it doesn't hold a car bag well at all and I tend to walk the round popping a wheelie to avoid the front wheels rubbing my bag.

 

I might have to get back to carrying because this takes a mental load for sure to constantly have a small annoyance of a cart bag that doesn't fit my needs.

[RetiredBoomer]

1 minute ago, Jaryco91 said:

I walk as often as possible. My only gripe is my current cart - it doesn't hold a car bag well at all and I tend to walk the round popping a wheelie to avoid the front wheels rubbing my bag.

 

I might have to get back to carrying because this takes a mental load for sure to constantly have a small annoyance of a cart bag that doesn't fit my needs.

Don't worry too much, my Canadian friend.

Before you know it, you'll be riding like me.

[Jaryco91]

2 minutes ago, RetiredBoomer said:

Don't worry too much, my Canadian friend.

Before you know it, you'll be riding like me.

Funny enough, I live on a links style course along a river here in Canada, and the course changes elevation up and down by as much as 50' on some holes, so the pro-shop always tells me "it's a riding course" but I am too stubborn to sit in a cart just yet.

[RetiredBoomer]

1 minute ago, Jaryco91 said:

Funny enough, I live on a links style course along a river here in Canada, and the course changes elevation up and down by as much as 50' on some holes, so the pro-shop always tells me "it's a riding course" but I am too stubborn to sit in a cart just yet.

Good for you!

Hang in there as long as you can.

Your health will benefit.

[TJ Hall]

With the recent test opportunities, I suspect there are going to be a few more people walking coming up! 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

It depends on the course and the heat but I prefer to walk. Also, I don't use a push cart when I walk, I carry my clubs with me. We go through this together!

[GolfNGirl]

Definitely a walker.  It allows me to think about the shot I just had and my next thought.  I have MGI Navigator for the hilly courses but also carry my clubs sometimes.  

[Manny]

I always walk, even in the rain here in the PNW. I use a Clicgear for many years and just late last year bought a V2 for my Clicgear. Wow what a joy 

[KenBender]

I walk with a push cart, but I’m thinking of finding a lightweight bag and ditching the push cart. I’m 55 and need the exercise plus I feel like it like it helps me focus on my game. 

[Dcfrench3]

I am currently a cart only person. I like to relax in between shots and have my a drink. I have been considering walking though as it would save me money and I pretty much am walking anyways during the cart path only days. I feel if I had one of those caddies that followed me then it would be an easy conversion for me.

[Manny]

Look at the Alphard V2 you might love it

[surfing]

Hi,

Here in the UK -  I walk the golf course through out the year. come rain, shine or sometimes snow!!

Edited May 16 by surfing

[Michael Choi]

When I play alone, I walk.  I get a better feel for the course and can distances better without using a range finder.  But, when I'm playing with friends, I use a cart cause shortens the pace of play and we need something to hold our drinks.  

[Donn lost in San Diego]

On 5/20/2020 at 8:19 AM, StrokerAce said:

I really will never understand why a course architect would design a course that a person in reasonable good health is physically incapable of walking.... that just makes no sense to me.

The owner tells the architect "I want fancy dramatic holes".   

[RetiredBoomer]

7 minutes ago, Donn lost in San Diego said:

The owner tells the architect "I want fancy dramatic holes".   

I think the really well-designed holes looks more dramatic and daunting than they really are.
In reality, they're just picturesque.

That's what I like, anyway.  Our club has holes like that.
Once you've played them a few times,
and adopted a strategy for them,
you realize that they're more pretty than scary.
 

 

 

[Ian Toynbee]

I play 3 times a week, 50 times a year (at least) and walk 98% of the time. We are away in an hour for our annual 'Green Jacket ' tournament - 4 days of golf . The average age of the group is 70, 8 will walk all, a couple of others will cart all and the other 2 will do a bit of both.

Apart from the odd injury I have sustained I always walk, except on our Aussie trip (we are Kiwi's) where we compete for 8 days straight on the Gold Coast courses. All 12 of us cart for this campaign. Walking is better for my game and makes the beer after earned. I will continue to do so for as long as able.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

Now with successful foot surgery I can contemplate walking Exec courses and 9 hole twilights.  I used to carry a 'rag bag' with 5 clubs sometimes. Maybe I can do that again.  Walking is  more peaceful.