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My new club, Heritage Isles, Tampa FL does not allow walkers, not even members. Guess I’ll have to market my Caddytek.

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3 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

That is something I just don't understand. I play 18 holes in a cart in 2 hours and 15 minutes. I play 18 holes walking in 2 hours and 30 minutes. I'm not running either at my age. They must not be playing ready golf and probably spending more time stationary chatting instead of walking and chatting. 

I usually have no problem with walkers. These guys couldn't hit the ball more than 30 yards at a time. Obviously new players.... and that isn't a problem either. But... they all stayed together instead of going to their own ball... like lost puppies following each other...lol.

It was a nice day, so we just enjoyed the time out on the course. We just laughed because we always get behind  players like this..... it's just a given whenever we play, for some reason. I guess I'm just saying that walkers aren't always faster.... and carts aren't always slower or a bad thing.

Something I've been pondering: How much more would greens fees be if everyone walked and there was no revenue from carts?

 

 

 

 

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I think I actually play quicker walking. A group of us walk on saturdays and if we’re the first ones out four of us finish in under 3 hours. 

 

I enjoy walking for the exercise and being able to see the whole course when coming to shots when I miss the green. Gives me more perspective. 

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I always prefer walking even if I am gassed trying to keep up with the carts in front and behind me. No problems on a slow day but when pace of play is quick...

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15 hours ago, LeftyMatt89 said:

I think I actually play quicker walking. A group of us walk on saturdays and if we’re the first ones out four of us finish in under 3 hours. 

 

I enjoy walking for the exercise and being able to see the whole course when coming to shots when I miss the green. Gives me more perspective. 

I’m the same way. I’ve rarely played a round quicker in a cart than I do walking. Especially when my cart partner isn’t playing the same as me. Really makes the hole play slower and then I’m walking anyway and carrying several clubs with me to make sure I have what I need. 

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Typically I do not walk, but opt for a cart.  However if the course is 'cart path only' that day, usually because of excessive rain, I will walk.  I have found that 'cart path only' tends to seriously slow down the play.

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I have a hard time wrapping my head around a place that does "not allow" someone to walk.

I know my group, we all walk and if it werent for the cart people, we could easily finish in 3 hours.

So I'm just wondering what the logic is for forcing people to cart it?

I Play in SW WA and in the PDX area

I like to walk, I have a Clicgear with all the accoutrements and I am considering getting a V2.

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15 minutes ago, Manny said:

I have a hard time wrapping my head around a place that does "not allow" someone to walk.

I know my group, we all walk and if it werent for the cart people, we could easily finish in 3 hours.

So I'm just wondering what the logic is for forcing people to cart it?

I've golfed in several places in Canada and Washington where carts are required due to the terrain and/or where the hike between green and next tee is a hundred or more yards.  Walking those slows pace of play considerably to well over 5 hrs.  Carts are a necessity to keep pace of play down to 4 - 4.5 hrs.

Not many but some are cart only.  There are others (Aberdeen Glen in Prince George, BC) that provides a courtesy cart service to haul you between specific holes but you can walk.  Uses an 8 person golf cart!

But you always have the option to not play a cart only course.  There are plenty of others.

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55 minutes ago, GPS111 said:

I've golfed in several places in Canada and Washington where carts are required due to the terrain and/or where the hike between green and next tee is a hundred or more yards.  Walking those slows pace of play considerably to well over 5 hrs.  Carts are a necessity to keep pace of play down to 4 - 4.5 hrs.

Not many but some are cart only.  There are others (Aberdeen Glen in Prince George, BC) that provides a courtesy cart service to haul you between specific holes but you can walk.  Uses an 8 person golf cart!

But you always have the option to not play a cart only course.  There are plenty of others.

I understand pace of play issues, but I really prefer walking and I generally play better walking unless it’s raining or it’s really hot on the course.

I think courses should really be designed to allow walking.  I know some places are impossible due to terrain, but I think many courses can still allow for it if they are designed with walkers in mind.

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I enjoy walking. I don’t do it nearly as much as I’d like to. But I have noticed that I seem to play better when I walk. My best guess is I get more time to think about shots etc. I haven’t decided if I prefer a push cart or just a carry bag though. I tend to go back and forth between them. 

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On 4/13/2023 at 8:55 AM, GPS111 said:

I've golfed in several places in Canada and Washington where carts are required due to the terrain and/or where the hike between green and next tee is a hundred or more yards.  Walking those slows pace of play considerably to well over 5 hrs.  Carts are a necessity to keep pace of play down to 4 - 4.5 hrs.

Not many but some are cart only.  There are others (Aberdeen Glen in Prince George, BC) that provides a courtesy cart service to haul you between specific holes but you can walk.  Uses an 8 person golf cart!

But you always have the option to not play a cart only course.  There are plenty of others.

 

On 4/13/2023 at 8:29 AM, Manny said:

I have a hard time wrapping my head around a place that does "not allow" someone to walk.

I know my group, we all walk and if it werent for the cart people, we could easily finish in 3 hours.

So I'm just wondering what the logic is for forcing people to cart it?

The course makes more money when they rent more carts. I like walking beeter too. Play better walking also.

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I'm getting back to walking again.  Recently bought an Alphaard V2 and set it up with a Rovic RV1S.  One of the courses here is hilly with some long walks to the next tee.  Loving the Alphaad/Rovic set up so far!

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39 minutes ago, rjacobs4 said:

I'm getting back to walking again.  Recently bought an Alphaard V2 and set it up with a Rovic RV1S.  One of the courses here is hilly with some long walks to the next tee.  Loving the Alphaad/Rovic set up so far!

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I recently joined a club (Maple Chase in Winston-Salem, NC) and have started walking when I play there. When I visited and played my first round at Maple Chase, I noticed that more than half the folks had push carts or were carrying. That gave me the confidence that I wouldn't be in the way if I walked. I ran out and bought a Sun Mountain 2.5+ and love every minute of carrying...

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Recently joined a local par 67 course where I play in a league. I Have to get out really early in order to play during the week. This has helped me walk more because there’s usually no one in front of me and no one behind me for a couple holes. I’ve noticed I can get 9 holes in an 1.5 hours and if I’m playing well and keeping score I can play in about 75 minutes. The exercise is nice too especially with 2 bad knees it’s helped with my PT progress

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I think I wouldn’t mind walking, but I would definitely need some kind of push cart. My back would never let me live it down!


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I highly recommend a Clicear.  Nice and sturdy plus with all the accotrements needed, makes a roaund much more enjoyable.

I Play in SW WA and in the PDX area

I like to walk, I have a Clicgear with all the accoutrements and I am considering getting a V2.

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Absolutely loving being able to walk again after knee surgery 18 months ago. Had issues for over a decade, so now I'm walking every chance I get. I've got a stand bag for when my knees up for it, and otherwise have a Clicgear with a seat for bad days, but walking either way is great

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I actually seem to play better when I walk so i walk every chance I get. I think walking allows you to stay loose and mentally break away from the game in between shots. I'll keep walking as long as I'm physically able to. I have a caddytek with a seat. I like the extra bit of storage for sweaters, water, etc. The seat costs extra but was well worth the extra $40.

 

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