jlukes 13,893 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I walk every round possible. Great for my health and I enjoy the game more when I do. Nothing worse than riding up to your ball and having to sit and wait Quote In my BR-D4 Stand Bag G410 LST 9* VA Nemesys 65X G410 LST 14.5* Tour AD DI 7X 818 H2 20* Tour AD DI 85X MP20 HMB 4 Tour AD 95X JPX 919 Tour 5-PW Oban CT 115 X(-) Vokey SM7 50F - 54S - 59D Phantom X 5.5 (2021) ProV1 Link to post Share on other sites
Philly Golf Guy 444 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I walk when I can. I'm actually on the hunt for a lighter bag so I can regularly walk my hilly course. Quote WIT Sta Dry Bag: Driver: '17 M2 Woods: M2 3W and 5W Hybrids: Apex 3h and 5h Irons: MP 18 MMC Wedges: MD PM Grind, 56* and 60* Putter: California Sonoma Link to post Share on other sites
McaseyM 1,711 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I usually only ride for charity tourneys or if pretty much required by the course to keep pace of play up. It's all about having a good pushcart… Thanks MGS Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° TBD Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 18,908 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just wondering if there any walkers left. I recently returned to the joys of walking the course. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed the idea of leaving the cart behind and playing in a much more relaxed state of mind. Also, it seems to me that I play better when walking. Anyone else enjoy putting one foot in front of the other when playing? Funny you should say that - I told my wife recently I want to start walking the course. Need to get a pull cart first however. When we were in Australia this winter, we played two courses - walked both - didn't even see a cart on the course. My wife reported that on one course she had 19,000 steps and on the other 24,000 on her fitbit. 3 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 22,642 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Walked every time I played except at Tournaments where carts were mandatory. Unfortunately 5 years ago at age 65 I tore meniscus in right knee while walking and carrying bag at the time. Not fun. Went to Doc had it checked out and got the news that I will need a knee replacement in near future. So for right now I'm using my cart and will for foreseeable future. Lucky that we do live in a cart development with over 50,000 carts at last check a few years ago. Bottom line I'm over 70 and my walking 18 is over. Maybe after my replacement I'll walk 9. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Jiro 788 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes, usually am walking. Especially in the NW--when it is wet (large stretches of the year) it is often cart path only which takes away a lot of the benefits of having a cart. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Launcher HB Driver 10.5* | Launcher HB 5W | Launcher HB 3H and 4H | Launcher CBX Irons 5-PW | CBX Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* | TFI 2135 Cero Putter | Q Star Balls Link to post Share on other sites
iopfer 146 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Usually walk, rarely ride a cart. I enjoy the course more walking and that leads to playing better in my opinion. I started walking because my wife told me that if I wanted to play golf, I need to walk for the exercise. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Driver: F9, Project X Evenflow White T1100, 6.0 3 wood: F9, Fujikura Atmos blue, 3 hybrid: F7 19.5 degree stiff flex Irons: 4-pw JPX 919 KBS C-Taper Lite shafts Wedges: King Black 50, 54, 60 degree KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Putters: Odyssey O-Works 1w 34" w/ Superstroke counterbalanced Pistol GT 2.0 grip Link to post Share on other sites
JBones 1,236 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I walked 36 today. Took a cart for a 3 hole playoff, but only because we had to go searching for open holes on a packed course. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Follow @GolfspyBones Link to post Share on other sites
mtisdale 78 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 i'm trying to walk more, i still take a cart on long hilly course. there is pluses and cons to both. Hard to carry your Beer when walking and less social too. Hate paying the extra $$ thou for the carts. Quote Driver - Ping G5 10.5 3W & 5W - Taylormade aeroburner Irons - Cobra Amp cell 4-GW Wedge - Titleist Volky 60deg Putter - Odyssey V-7 tank superstoke long grip Link to post Share on other sites
Keyser 27 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I walk every chance I get! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 25,645 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I walk with the guys on Monday and Wednesday. It's good therapy for my knee replacement. After my wife gets off work on Thursday and Friday, we ride. We also ride on the weekends. I tend to play better early in a round when walking, but better later in a round when riding. I guess I get tired walking those last few holes. The front nine is hilly; the back nine, not so much. Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherKee 27 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I walk 100+ rounds a year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KCLeo12 1,783 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I always walk unless the cart is included in my green fee Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Ping G410 LST 10.5 set -1* Flat Accra TZ5 65 M5 Callaway Epic Flash 15* set -1 Aldila ATX Blue 75TX Ben Hogan FT Worth Hi 19* KBS Tour V X Ben Hogan PTX Pro 4-P KBS Tour V X 2* Flat 4* loft increments Hogan Equalizer 50* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 X 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 56* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 62* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat EVNROLL ER7 P2 Aware Tour Scotty Cameron Newport2 Buttonback P2 Aware Tour Grip Snell MTB-X Link to post Share on other sites
grad2004cca 98 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just wondering if there any walkers left. I recently returned to the joys of walking the course. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed the idea of leaving the cart behind and playing in a much more relaxed state of mind. Also, it seems to me that I play better when walking. Anyone else enjoy putting one foot in front of the other when playing? I just started walking in the past couple of months. I really enjoy it. I walk with a Clicgear 3.5. Walking allows me to stay in the zone and think about my next shop as I am walking up to it. I think riding in the cart distracts you from the game, although faster. I walked Nob North, a Gary Player course, in Dalton, GA last Tuesday. I shot a 40 on the front 9. That's my best 9 hole score far. WITB: Callaway Epic 10.5 Fujikura shaft (dialed down to 9.5 with a slight draw bias) TaylorMade Slider 3 wood 2017 TaylorMade 3-4 hybrid 2017 M2 irons 5-AW Vokey SM5 54&58 wedges Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2.5 Bridgestone B330-S Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 4 Quote King F8 9 deg w/ Aldila NV 2KXV Blue 60 stiff shaft XR 16 3 Wood S Flex Fly-Z 3/4 Hybrid S Flex King F7 One Length 5-PW S Flex CBX Wedges 50, 54, & 58 deg wedge flex Select GoLo Putter Link to post Share on other sites
Fireinthehole 668 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That's all I do these days. I feel like I get stiff and slouchy on the carts. Sure you can zoom through rounds when the course is empty, but I'm trying to enjoy my time out there, been helping my concentration. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote My Mixed-Bag: Driver: Rogue 9*, UST chrome 7F5T Fairway: M5 3 wood, UST chrome 7F5T Irons: TMB 3i & MP-18 MB 4-PW Wedges: Voke SM7 LTD Jet Black Putter: Queen Bee #9 Ball: Z star XV Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 25,645 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That's all I do these days. I feel like I get stiff and slouchy on the carts. Sure you can zoom through rounds when the course is empty, but I'm trying to enjoy my time out there, been helping my concentration. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy The only time I prefer carts is when the course is crowded and play is really slow. I am not a stand around, waiting guy. I like to keep moving at a steady pace. 4 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
EthanSterlingPrice 1,302 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I still do lots of the time, a good percentage of the tournaments I play still make walking mandatory. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Right Handed 4.5 handicap Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip. 3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip. Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip. Link to post Share on other sites
ridgewalker 71 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I also like walking and feel I play worse when I ride. I also hate guessing at what clubs I may need if it's cart path only. Although I must say I don't mind riding when it's 2.5 hours to sunset and I can get a full 18 in. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L.I. Rich 223 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I prefer walking. It was one of the factors in selecting my club - that they permit walking (albeit carry only, no pushcarts). There are only a few of us here, the vast majority are riders, but we enjoy it and would not be happy if walking was banned. Quote <p>In my bag: Ping G LS Tec 9* Tour 65 Stiff, Cobra F8 3-4 wood HZRDUS Yellow 6.0, Calloway 21* X Forged Utility iron (steel stiff), Ping G30 white dot 4-9 Stiff 110 gm KBS tours Scor 48,52,56,60 Wedges, Nike Method Core MC3</p><p> Link to post Share on other sites
TheWahoo 3,506 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I certainly understand why people prefer walking over riding in a cart. I would if I could. So I ask for understand that there are some old coots with health considerations, such as myself. My doctor suggests that I sit as much as I can. If I tried to walk, it would be like the old joke-it took a while to play today, it was hit a shot, drag the Wahoo, hit a shot, drag the Wahoo. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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