Tour pros upset over push carts

[TheWahoo]

I received an e-mail from Golf Digest that included an article about some tour pros that seem to be upset that some of the NCAA championship players were using push carts as opposed to carrying their bags.  Among them were Harris English, Brian Harman and Billy Horschel.  They all made it a point to state that they carried their bags in college.  Even Brittany Lincicome questioned why young college men would need push carts.  

 

Frankly, I'm not sure why they would have such concerns regarding the use of push carts, the players are walking.  Near as I can tell, the general public response is why is it even a concern.  

 

Why would they care--perhaps because they know that some of these college guys may be kicking their butts soon.  After all, they use caddies, they don't carry their bags (those big staff bags to accommodate endorsements), don't rake bunkers or even wash their golf balls. 

[tony@CIC]

I saw the article this morning on the news my reaction was who cares.

 

 

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[russtopherb]

Like I'm going to take the opinion of someone who doesn't even carry their own bag seriously on this one... come on.

 

 

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[justnred]

I'm guessing they will tell their kids that they walked to school, up hill both ways, in the snow... 

[BIG STU]

Who gives two hoots what those 3 think anyhow? All three of those guys better worry about playing and keeping their cards. I guess the NCAA sets those rules and those 3 do not have anything to do with the NCAA anymore or do they? I had no problem at all if one carries their bag or uses a push cart

[No3PuttLaLa]

Unfortunately it's the “if you don't carry your bag you're not cool” kind of mentality. Which I think is a total kid of BS!

 

I'm 30 and in relatively good shape and when I walk the course, which is usually every round, I use my push cart.

 

As long as you're golfing and enjoying your time, who gives two what anyone else thinks. I don't Golf to be cool, I golf because I love the sport and challenge.

 

 

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[StrokerAce]

Ha! Next thing you know they will be asking why they're using these new fangled hybrid clubs....get with the times!

 

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[jb0330]

I personally don't care, but I could see it as a right of passage type of thing. They carried their bags until they paid someone else to do it. Again I could care less just throwing it out there.

 

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[sixcat]

English, Swofford, Harmon and the rest come off as entitled, elitist and spoiled to me.  Golf has been in decline for several years now.  The optics and complete lack of perspective by these guys is off the charts!

[StrokerAce]

English, Swofford, Harmon and the rest come off as entitled, elitist and spoiled to me. Golf has been in decline for several years now. The optics and complete lack of perspective by these guys is off the charts!

They use rangefinders now too...

I'm sure the old timers don't like that either.

 

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[cksurfdude]

I think college players SHOULD be allowed to use push carts - if they so choose. Save wear and tear on the shoulders and back, to use for swinging .. AND .. perhaps seeing it on TV might encourage a few more weekend golfers to get out of the motor cart and to walk and use a push cart....

[JudgeSmails]

why would you NOT use a push cart......it takes less toll, gives you extra storage and keeps the clubs easily accessible....I love my Bag Boy

[MGoBlue100]

I'm guessing they will tell their kids that they walked to school, up hill both ways, in the snow...

...while carrying their golf bag, right?!?

 

 

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[GolfJunkie302]

I think it is kind of ironic for a Tour player to give a college kid a hard time about using a push cart. But I carry every single round and I think it looks a little silly, especially on TV. But sometimes I do wish I had used a cart from the beginning. I can already sense back problems coming on...

 

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[chemclub]

Easy choice for a coach looking to gain an edge. Players often play 36 in competition, and push carts simply reduce fatigue. 

 

I used to carry, I'm mid-30s and in great shape, but like No3Putt, I also just find pushing my bag lot easier and don't give a rip if don't look cool (because after 30, you aren't cool). 

[JohnSmalls]

...while carrying their golf bag, right?!?

 

 

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hahah you beat me to it! 

 

I am just going to leave this here.  What are you pounding nails in your boots for?

 

[PlaidJacket]

My question to those knuckleheads is: why do you make your caddy carry that ridiculous giant golf bag under all conditions when 99.9% of the time a nice sturdy stand bag would do. Hmm?

[The Dansome]

I think college players SHOULD be allowed to use push carts - if they so choose. Save wear and tear on the shoulders and back, to use for swinging .. AND .. perhaps seeing it on TV might encourage a few more weekend golfers to get out of the motor cart and to walk and use a push cart....

 

Saved me a post and when they're making tour money can hire a caddie.

[denbro17]

I volunteered with the Golf Channel the last 2 weeks for the NCAA championships at Karsten... It was high 90's nearly every day and most of the prime time rounds began in the mid-afternoon. You can bet I'd be using a push cart if I was out there playing! Especially on Tuesday when they played two rounds

[revkev]

I will ask Brittany the next time I see her. She always rides a cart at the Club.

 

 

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[Kenny B]

Is there a rule that a tour caddie can't use a push cart?  

[JTexGolfer]

What a ridiculous thing for these pros to be upset about.

 

And I'll echo Plaid's comment about why can't their own caddies just carry a stand bag hmmm?

[bens197]

If it weren't for tabloid stories like these, I wouldn't know who Harris English, Brian Harman or Billy Horschel were. They sound like a ton of fun.

 

 

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[JAGolfore]

Golf Digest is just looking for clicks. They think everything the tour guys say is gold. When in fact most of them have lost touch with how the public views the game.

 

 

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[PMookie]

Tour Pros.... Becoming the “Get off my lawn” personalities just like “internet golfers”!

 

I used to play with rubber-band filled balls! They should too! I used to have to hit with a persimmon driver- they should too! I used to have to carry a heavy VINYL bag- they should too!!!

 

Wah, wah, wah! Whiny millionaires. GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

 

 

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[808nation]

Harris English, Brian Harman or Billy Horschel...hmm...these guys need to worry about their own games and less on what others are doing. 

[BIG STU]

Tour Pros.... Becoming the “Get off my lawn” personalities just like “internet golfers”!

 

I used to play with rubber-band filled balls! They should too! I used to have to hit with a persimmon driver- they should too! I used to have to carry a heavy VINYL bag- they should too!!!

 

Wah, wah, wah! Whiny millionaires. GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

 

 

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LOL I still hit persimmon woods on occasion--- And the new stand bags are lighter than say the old Hogan Sun Jets and Hot Z bags we carried. And the newer bags have better shoulder straps and overall carrying system. I can not comment on the push cart thing because I have never used one. Back in the day our course was hilly and I tried the pull carts some but liked carrying better. Now I am not able to walk a lot due to ankle issues but when I walk my vintage 9 hole rounds I carry only 6 or 8 clubs. Actually I would maybe walk more if I got one of those electric trolley cart things. 

[BIG STU]

I will ask Brittany the next time I see her. She always rides a cart at the Club.

 

 

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Bet she carries her fishing gear too---- Heard she was one heck of a Fisherwoman

[palvord]

This is a story? Strong stuff Golf Digest.

 

 

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[Miboy62]

Don't these Pros have better things to ****** about.

Or maybe spend more time on the range, these kids are coming after your job.