British electric golf trolley manufacturer Stewart Golf has announced a new partnership with WalkingGolfer.com, the leading US voice in championing the tradition and benefits of walking the golf course.
The collaboration reflects the shared values of both organisations – to inspire more golfers to walk by making the experience easier and more enjoyable.
Stewart Golf’s Follow & Remote technology, which allows golfers to walk hands-free alongside their clubs, perfectly complements WalkingGolfer.com’s mission to provide course ‘walkability’ ratings, resources and community engagement around walking-friendly golf.
“Walking the course is at the heart of golf’s heritage and remains the best way to truly enjoy the game, yet the majority of US golfers choose to ride in a buggy,” said Mark Stewart, CEO of Stewart Golf. “Our partnership with WalkingGolfer.com underscores our commitment to promoting walking golf in the United States and supporting players who want to enjoy the game in its purest form.”
Rob Rigg, founder of WalkingGolfer.com, said: “The Walking Golfer community has always believed that golf is best enjoyed on foot, where every step brings you closer to the spirit of the game. Stewart Golf’s technology provides an outstanding walking experience, which makes this partnership a natural fit.”
Golfers who walk with a trolley burn significantly more calories than those who ride in a cart
Having originally launched in 2009, WalkingGolfer.com has been a valuable resource to those who value walking the course, leading to the launch of a new website earlier this year. Today, WalkingGolfer.com serves as the definitive home for players across the United States who believe that golf is best enjoyed one step at a time.
The Walking Golfer rates golf courses on their ‘walkability’, factoring in changes in elevation, distance between tees and greens, and general ease of getting around the course
Both Stewart Golf and WalkingGolfer.com also share a commitment to promoting the wellness benefits of walking golf. Multiple studies have shown that playing 18 holes on foot can burn significant calories, improve cardiovascular and mental health, and reduce stress. By collaborating, the two organisations aim to highlight these benefits and make walking golf more accessible to a wider audience.
Through joint initiatives, content, and storytelling, the partnership will showcase walking-friendly golf courses, celebrate golfers who embrace the walk, and provide practical advice for players around the world. With the relaunched WalkingGolfer.com platform and Stewart Golf’s global presence, the collaboration aims to inspire more players to rediscover the joy of walking the course.
