GolfSpy_APH Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Manny said: I didn't know you can only play 9 holes?? Often only play 9 as that's what time allows for. We also have 6 hole course. Also due to the hole layout it's quite often I play with folks that only play 15 holes. Another course where we played was a pay by hole. Only want to or have time for 12,4 or 7 holes then that's all you play and pay for. 18 is the norm, but that's just golfing tradition. cksurfdude and Rickp 2 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Baker Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Depends on the course and who I'm playing with. When we do golf days at work it's always with carts, I would prefer to walk cksurfdude and EasyPutter 2 Quote Playing a full bag TaylorMade, control the controlables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang60 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Manny said: I didn't know you can only play 9 holes?? Oh yes and 9 hole membership and 9 hole courses are both available anywhere in New Zealand, actually midweek membership is popular in Australia and would suit me now I'm older. It's also cheaper because in Australia Saturday is Club Competition day and hard to get a game I'm trying to figure out which club I join now because of my health it's probably going to be 9 hole membership cksurfdude 1 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collinwho Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I could only walk 9 at the beginning of this summer, then I finally recognized the wonder of a push cart and picked up a BagBoy Nitron. Now I'm walking 18 and loving it! cksurfdude, EasyPutter and Bang60 3 Quote Cobra LTDx Max Driver & 3w Taylormade M2 3 hybrid & M6 4 hybrid Taylormade Burner irons 5-PW Pinemeadow Wedges (52, 56, 60) Cobra KING Stingray putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 47 years old, I enjoy walking the course, I carry my bag and will pay for carts for the group behind me. I enjoy supporting the local courses I get to play. cksurfdude 1 Quote John Slade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Still walk exclusively here. I have yet to find a course that is cart only so till then I will keep getting my steps in while golfing! cksurfdude 1 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Walker have only ridden two rounds this year. Yes, pushcart a must. At our course it appears to be only the young guys that ride. We have an 80+ player who walks 18 holes 5 days a week hot or cold. cksurfdude 1 Quote Coming back to golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadjacks Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I walk almost all of my rounds. The only exception is when the course mandates I cannot or the tournament. Then, I seem to have 2-3 clubs in my hand often- walking holes. Carts have expanded revenue for courses and extended the golfing life of 75-91 year olds I have played with this year. Carts are not for me--yet. cksurfdude and Bang60 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrnzee Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I actually love walking. You get to appreciate the golf course so much more when you're walking between shots vs. zooming around in a golf cart checking your phone most of the time. My fianceé got me a push cart for Christmas this past year and it's a game changer. I used to be strictly against push carts - thought they looked stupid, were for old men who couldn't carry their bags, etc... but now I can really appreciate them and I would recommend one to anyone who wishes to walk more. I wish I could convince my friends to walk more. The majority usually prefers riding and I get out-voted. But I'm trying to make a conscious decision to walk more when I can. cksurfdude and Bang60 2 Quote Current WITB: Bag: MV2 Golf Bag Driver: G425 Max 9.0º,Ventus Blue Velocore 6S Fairway: TSR2 3 wood 15º,Ventus Red Velocore 7S Driving Iron: U505 2-iron, Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85S Irons: P7CB (4-PW), Nippon Modus Tour 120 Stiff (testing in progress) Wedges: 50.09 SB, 54.11 SB, 58.11 SB Putter: Ai-ONE Jailbird Mini DB 35" Ball: Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman56 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I love walking and agree, I play better as it gives me time to think about last shot (sometimes get past that last bad shot ). But, I also feel I get a better picture of the whole green and understand the undulations. Plus, the exercise I get walking. Usually I get about 12-13,000+ steps per round. Bang60, cksurfdude and NubianRugby 3 Quote Zgolfen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovidiov Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Play 18 holes daily!!! allways walking with my sunday bag with all my clubs!!! I really belife that when i play in a cart, i do not play any good, because makes me play faster, and I am allready a fast player, allways under 3 hours playing 3 in our flight. At the same time, i think that when i go walking i get more info about the weather conditions, like temperature, humidity, softness of fairways... cksurfdude and John Slade 2 Quote PING 425 driver and 3 wood, taylor made iron 1, blades miura 4-p, 52 taylor made,56 and 60 glide, and a Axis Golf putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom c Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Had a trip to Scotland early this year so I started walking leading up to that and haven’t looked back. Will ride occasionally if the course is real hilly cksurfdude 1 Quote Tom C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Still walk exclusively here. I have yet to find a course that is cart only so till then I will keep getting my steps in while golfing! I still walk 95%+ of my golf rounds. Generally, for me the only exceptions are when a cart is mandatory, or if temperatures are above 95* F. with high humidity. Occasionally, I will encounter a course where it is literally miles between greens and the next tees, when you total up the 18 holes, and in addition the courses have such severe elevation changes that it makes walking akin to torture. I have walked a few such courses and found myself regretting the fact that I did so. However, I still prefer to walk when I play golf. I walked a course about ten days ago that fell into the "torture like" category (extreme elevation changes plus a very spread-out layout that resulted in almost 24,000 steps according to my Garmin GPS watch). The temperature was in the high 80s to low 90s that day, and it was quite humid; in fact, it rained fairly heavily on my drive home from the course. Despite the fact that I drank a total of 64 oz. of Biolyte electrolyte replacement drinks just prior to and during my round of golf -- plus two bottles of regular water -- I woke up that night with severe cramps in my calves and in my right quadricep muscle. cksurfdude and Bang60 2 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max, Newton Motion 4-Dot shaft 4W - Titleist TSR2, Newton Motion 4-Dot FW shaft HYB - Sub 70 949X 21*, original HZRDUS Black 85-S shaft 7W (if played) - Titleist TSR, ACCRA TZ6 7S Irons - Cobra King Forged Tec X, KBS TGI graphite shafts Wedges - Edison 2.0, 47* (bent to 48*), 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Tour S Putter - Evnroll ER10 ""Outback” Mallet Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) or Vice Pro Plus Bags - Vessel / Ghost stand bags Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler Lots of short game practice has made this a strength; now the driver is causing problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NubianRugby Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 It really just depends on the situation. I enjoy walking and carrying my bag, especially when grabbing a quick 9 after work. I find that I play better when walk, because you have a better feel for the course and I feel like my concentration is more focused cause I don't have to worry about the other player's ball. That said, riding and having a few beers on the back 9 is a whole different way to enjoy a day on the course. It was hot AF yesterday and you have to ride on the weekends at the course we played, so I was happy to be in a cart. cksurfdude 1 Quote WITB Calloway Hyper X Driver TaylorMade SIM2 Max D Paradym 3-wood Ping G430 3-hybrid Ping G430 4-PW Ping 50, 54, 58 wedges Old ass putter from my old bag TP Hydro Blast Soto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyCatsMom Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I walk every round except for the league which requires it. Me and my pushcart! I led the effort at my club to allow walkers equal time on the course (so far partially successful). I used the argument that it encourages younger members who will be members longer, besides being more healthy and that we are not slower than most of the cart population and let them play through when we are slower. I also stick out like a sore thumb with my pushcart and now everyone knows my name! cksurfdude and Bang60 2 Quote Swing Thought: If you think, you stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB1 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I made the decision to walk every round this year. One for general health, two for cost, and because I play better when walking. I feel more focused. My rounds are actually faster walking then riding. We have had a wet summer and when the ninety degree rule is in effect I take the same number of steps as walking. cksurfdude 1 Quote Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMacK1961 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I walk with my Bagboy Quad XL three times a week at Baja Country Club. Depending on how I play, I average about six miles a round. cksurfdude 1 Quote "It's only rock and roll...but I like it." - Mick Jagger "It is not the will to win that matters-Everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul "Bear" Bryant "If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing with all your heart." - the Buddha What's in the bag: Driver Taylormade Qi10 Standard, 3W Callaway RazrFit Extreme, 5W - Cobra Fly Z XL, Wilson D9 4 hybrid, Heat II Single Length Irons 5-SW, Snake Eyes 60' LW What's on my feet: Squarz/Under Armour Charged Draw 2 Bag Boy Quad XL Push Cart w/Bag Boy CB15 bag Where I play: Baja Country Club - Ensenada, Baja Califorinia, Mexico/Bajamar Oceanfront Golf Resort, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreakfastBall15 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I’ve started walking this year and not going back. Got a MGI zip navigator for Father’s Day and now walk every round even in the Oklahoma heat and humidity. Makes the rounds more enjoyable and get in more exercise which doesn’t hurt. cksurfdude and Bang60 2 Quote Driver: PXG Black Ops, Ventus Blue 6X Fairways: PXG 0311 XF Gen 5 3 and 5 wood, Project X Riptide CB 6.0 Hybrid: PXG 0311 XF Gen 5 22 degree, Project X Riptide 6.0 Irons: PXG 0311P Gen 5 5-PW, Project X LS 6.5 Wedges: PXG SG2 50, 56(55), Modus 125 Wedge; PXG SG 2 60, KBS 130 Wedge Putter: TaylorMade Spider GT Red SB Ball: Maxfli Tour S MGS Star Grip Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63328-star-grips-2024-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 My wife and I always walk 18 and carry our clubs, usually in under 3 hrs. And, yes, we are over 70. For me, riding gets me to the next shot too fast -- it's almost like hurry up and hit. Next, walking is a great exercise -- it beats running!! Finally, it lets you enjoy the scenery -- you're just more conscious of it and not hurrying to play the next shot. We always score better and that's a good thing. Bang60, cksurfdude and chisag 1 2 Quote Titleist drive (TS1)., Callaway Epic Star 5wood; MAVRIK hybrids, Callaway irons, Ping Sand wedge and Vokey 60* wedge. Still using my Wilson 8813 and am looking for a new putter. My wife's bag is all Callaway. I retired from the USAF after 30 years and 17 moves --loved my career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadisonGolfbum Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I use a push cart and walk 90% of the time in WI and 75% of the time in AZ. Will keep walking as long as I’m physically able.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude 1 Quote Madison bats - Driver - Callaway Mavrik 10.5*, Reg 55 gram Riptide 3W - Taylor Rocket Ballz 15* R 5W - Taylor Rocket Balls 19* Hybrid 22* Rocket Balls R, 25* Hyper Speed R Irons - 6-P Titleist AP2 712 S TT Gold Hi Launch W 52, 56, 60 Vokey SM6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRW Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I walk unless the course dictates the use of a cart. I find by walking that I'm more in tune with my game and generally more focused and calm. cksurfdude 1 Quote Rouge ST Max Driver 12.5 degree with SIM 2 Max 5 wood Rouge ST Max 4 hybrid LTDX One Length 5 hybrid, 6 thru SW irons with shafts Studio Style Newport 2.5 putter Chrome Soft triple track golf balls Connex Mobile Enabled Performance Tracking Tags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glnelson7 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I'll have to admit that I have cut back on my walking. I still walk on my Thursday golf league (9 holes) with a push cart, but use a riding cart for my Monday and Wednesday leagues (18 holes). I could probably walk most of the courses we play. However, there are a few courses we play that have long distances between holes and a fewer number require carts because of the distances between holes. I need to investigate some of these courses and start walking more. On a side note, I need to get a much better push cart with a few extra "bells and whistles", including an umbrella holder. cksurfdude 1 Quote glnelson7 Epic Speed 2021 11.5 degree, Rogue Fairway 3W 2019 15 degree, Rogue 4H 2018 21 degree, Rogue 2018 6I-AW irons, SureOut Wedge 58 degree CG Black 3H 2015 19 degree, CBX SW 54 degree 2019 Taylormade Raylor 22 degree 2010 White Hot V-Line Mallet 2013 35 in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glnelson7 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I'll have to admit that I have cut back on my walking. I still walk on my Thursday golf league (9 holes) with a push cart, but use a riding cart for my Monday and Wednesday leagues (18 holes). I could probably walk most of the courses we play. However, there are a few courses we play that have long distances between holes and a fewer number require carts because of the distances between holes. I need to investigate some of these courses and start walking more. On a side note, I need to get a much better push cart with a few extra "bells and whistles", including an umbrella holder. Quote glnelson7 Epic Speed 2021 11.5 degree, Rogue Fairway 3W 2019 15 degree, Rogue 4H 2018 21 degree, Rogue 2018 6I-AW irons, SureOut Wedge 58 degree CG Black 3H 2015 19 degree, CBX SW 54 degree 2019 Taylormade Raylor 22 degree 2010 White Hot V-Line Mallet 2013 35 in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Saban Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Yes, I walk every round at my club...I avoid avoid carts unless its a crazy hilly course.. cksurfdude 1 Quote Revamped my bag this season and dropped the cap by 3 points New: Taylormade Stealth2 HD TM Stealth2 3,5 woods TM Stealth2 3,4 hybrids TM Stealth2 6-pw Kept: Vokey 48,54,60 TM Spider Tour putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfNut14 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I walk the majority of the time. I have a motorized push cart which is great for walking. The course I live on there are a lot of walking golfers which surprised me a little. Even see the young kids out walking with their push carts. cksurfdude 1 Quote Golfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagolfer Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I just walked my round yesterday. It is good exercise, usually cheaper, and you don't go any faster since you usually have others in your group. The only times I ride are mostly when I play with friends who are all also riding, to be sociable, or if I am trying to squeeze a round in first thing in the morning with limited time and will skip a few holes. cksurfdude 1 Quote “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening – and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented.” -Arnold Palmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohnson Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Walking as much as possible! Wish courses were better suited to walk though! cksurfdude 1 Quote Brandon Johnson, MBA COO / Co-founder North American Golf Tour www.northamericangolftour.com e: bjohnson@northamericangolftour.com WITB: D - Taylormade M1 w/ tensie pro orange 3w- Taylormade M1 w/ tensie pro orange 2i - Srixon 4- 5 Srixon 785 6- 9 Srixon z blades PW, GW, SW, LW Cleveland rtx true temper shafts in all of my irons putter - Odyssey #9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0al3d Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 As long as I can use my push cart I'm fine with walking, only ride if it's crazy hot or if the pro shop doesn't recommend or allow walking. cksurfdude 1 Quote What's in my Pioneer Bag: Driver: G430 Max 10k 9* ( Speeder NX 50s) 3 & 7 Woods: G430 Max ( Speeder NX 60s/70s) 4 & 5 Hybrids: G430 (KBS Tour Prototype Hybrid 75r) 5 - PW Irons: Pro 243 (Mitsubishi MMT 125s) Wedges: Edison 2.0 49* & 53* RTX Full-Face2 58* BGT REDZNE 130 shafts Putter: DF 3 TPT shaft Press 3 grip Ball: Titleist ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 As much as possible! I feel like I always play better when I walk. I don’t get as stiff throughout the round. I have a Ping Hoofer but I use my Caddytek 3 wheel push cart. Because… Push Cart Mafia! Amiright?! cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStapp Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I always walk in the tournaments I play. There's something relaxing about a good stroll around a championship course. I do however, understand that some people are trying to play on limited time and want to cart it. cksurfdude and Bang60 2 Quote Driver: Ai SmokeTriple Diamond G425 MAX 12* w/ 3 Wood shaft Utility 3 Iron Irons: Srixon ZX7 Wedges: SM10 50* 54* F Grinds and SM9 58* M Grind Putter: Evnroll EV5 GolfBall: 2023 ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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