Walking vs Riding

[trike11]

I prefer walking but some courses are not conducive due to huge distances between holes. I will also ride if it is really hot and humid. I live near Cincinnati and the summers can get nasty.

[DPMGolfer]

I'm definitely a walker, health permitting of course.  As a former caddy, I think walking is part of the game and the walk between shots allows me to mentally calm myself and prepare for the next shot.  Nothing frustrates me more than taking a few clubs to hit a shot where you can't take the cart only to find out I don't have what I need.  Now that I'm in my 60's I have taken to using a pushcart to take stress off my back.  When I'm at a resort course or a mountain course where everyone is riding then I do take a cart.

[EMZ]

As always...a "hybrid" solution...I walk when playing my 9 holes (76 yrs of age), but my wife gives me a "lift" on her cart to get to the next tee/on hilly holes.  Doesn't help my game, but at least I survive even in hot weather!  enjoy the game whatever your preference.

 

[cwhodges]

I have a push cart with an Alphard V2 electric motor in it. I walk but only play on the morning. When the temp gets over 90, I have problems. (I have experienced two major heat episodes, so north Texas heat is very tough on me.). I play better when I walk and enjoy the game more. 

[Rugbymick]

49 year old with arthritic knees ( surgeon has told me to last out until I'm 55 for the replacement knee).  Used to carry my bag and prefer it but now have bought my own petrol cart.  Have bought an ultralight bag to walk a quick 9 when the knees feel ok on advise from the physio and surgeon.  So here's to doing a bit of walking every now and again

[mattjamd]

Walk if you can, drive if you must (and sometimes you must) - but either way, please play ready golf!

[Thebdub]

I would prefer to walk but my feet are so destroyed that I have to ride to play 18. Otherwise I’m Tiger by the 9th hole limping around. 

[stratgolf]

Often conflicted on this issue - as a walker, I am often incredibly frustrated by the damage carts do to the course. However - I appreciate that some are unable to walk, and I don't for a moment want to take the wonderful game away from anyone.

Echo the sentiments about ready golf - I'm amazed by the slowness of some cartners'.

[Threeputtgame]

When playing by myself, typically slow course days, I prefer to walk.  If I’m playing in a group I do ride to keep pace of play at a nice speed.

[vandyland]

This past weekend tested my resolve to walk. I played with 2 other golfers who were good and played quickly (we all do) and it was about 95 degrees here in Middle TN. So I did feel a tad rushed and by hole 15 I was zapped. I was even going into 16 and finished 2 over for the last 3 holes. The good news was we played 18 in a hair under 3 hours but the bad news was I fell asleep immediately upon getting home.

I think walking in a foursome on a packed golf course is fine but in this weekend's round I was basically jogging at many points during the round since there was no one ahead of us. I still don't LOVE playing out of a cart and I always feel a little disconnected from the golf round but I think I would have shot better out of a cart. I'll never know. 

[PrismFlopper]

On 7/18/2023 at 11:46 AM, Dibb said:

I'd like to get people's opinions on walking vs riding. This is obviously a broad topic, considering there are a lot of factors like weather, walking ability, etc. Just wanted to see everyone's take on it. I play with a Saturday group where i would say 80% of the people walk with a push cart, and I think most of them do it for exercise given their age and life style outside the course. But being a younger member of the group and living in South Texas, I don't find it enjoyable to walk in 100* weather especially if I'm carrying my bag. All thoughts are much appreciated!

Really depending on the course for me. Playing alot of par 3s cause ive been working on my iron game cause my driver is almost a hopeless cause. I have a few friends that will walk with a little convincing, but i have a guy or 2 that if you mention anymore than walking to the tee box they arent coming(including days of cart path only). A few courses i really enjoy walking the 18. A long par 5 i prefer to use carts, just to keep course play faster especially with playing with people that are not even decent golfers, but usually those are just about the group being fun and having fun. More competitive matches i like to walk cause the group stays tighter and we can take it easy with the stress of the competition eased up on cause not everyone is scattered around the course. So its basically all about the atmosphere.