Sometimes walking with friends if I want to catch up isn’t ideal. Hit drive, walk a bit together, then split to our balls, walk to the green, repeat. Not a lot of time to talk compared to in the cart
But normally, if I’m solo or with my normal partners, I’m walking
Honcho41
It’s also quicker on most courses. Confuses me when I visit the US and they insist we ride for pace of play reasons, then say cart path only 😂
ImDrinkingWine2Nite
Depends on the walk lol… If you can carry your bag for 18 holes at Bethpage Black you’re fit enough to climb Everest
throwsfeces
I’ll walk (push cart) by default, but I also sometimes play courses that require a cart, or I’ll also ride if I’m playing with someone that wants to ride.
Or if the cart is included with the greens fee, I’m riding.
xXBlueDayXx
Twilight, just after the last tee time, walking, alone, no score. It’s genuinely zen for me and I play night and day better than any other time.
t3h_shammy
I ride because a lot of the courses near me charge for not riding lmao #floridathings
Busch--Latte
I walk 15k steps at work, I’ll ride when I play.
Just_here_4_sauce
A lot of my friends have a “walk 9, drive 18” mentality while I understand it; if I hit a bad shot I need the extra time to clear my head and remind myself to simplify and return to the process. A lot harder to do that in 20 seconds of cart time.
If I have the capacity to walk when alone, I’ll walk. Bag is only like 40 pounds so it’s a casual ruck march for me tbh
Iginlas_4head_Crease
Walkers are like that joke about vegans
How can you tell someone walks at golf?
*Don’t worry, they’ll tell you*
scubac14
As somebody who walks for a living I highly disagree
depressivehacks
Last season, I bought a nice push cart in hopes that it would get me to walk more.
I didn’t walk once.
My goal this year is much less lofty: use it one time to walk.
I_Fuck_Whales
Except for when it’s hot as fucking balls. Then it’s just swamp ass nation.
Ok-Literature473
Prefer riding personally but it’s such a rarity where I am. Cart costs are a racket.
jawstrock
Besides the health and exercise aspect I play better walking. I feel more connected to the course and spend more time focused on golf. On a cart for reason I always feel rushed and I don’t really get in the zone the same way.
Jabbas_Backside
Got a push cart for Christmas. Best gift ever.
NGRoachClip
I ride because I don’t want to be a walker – apparently it means constantly talking about it and telling people “it’s actually faster than riding!”
Golf how you enjoy golfing, there are fun aspects to walking, push-cart and riding.
PackagingMSU
Facts. I just got one of those remote-controlled push carts and it has opened another world of enjoyment when walking.
YouDaManInDaHole
It’s also not very easy to do on courses built in neighborhoods in the past 30 years. Some have 600 yards or so between green & next tee box.
BitterWrongdoer9130
I walk 100% of walk friendly courses. Music on my phone, enjoying my time. I personally go golf to get away from having to talk. Even with friends the chatter is less walking
athendofthedock
I would love to walk. I miss my push cart. But my knees refuse to allow me to walk, especially on uneven ground lol.
The_Stein244
If it’s up to me, I’m walking. unfortunately, my friends want to ride
ExcitementBroad9904
Tell that to my back
throwawayPSL34987
South Florida summer playing, risk severe heat stroke walking, even death.
Demonbaby_Wot
Depends who your riding.
LofiStarforge
Driving golf carts is fun.
Whiteshovel66
I agree, but many places around here don’t allow it because they feel it slows down the playsheet.
Billybobberry0
A little bit of both never hurt anyone. I dont enjoy walking when its very wet outside, or scorching hot. Riding can also be ideal for sneaking in 18 before it gets too dark. Other than that, in ideal conditions its best to walk
Successful-Tea-5733
So I like walking, but sometimes if my knees or ankles hurt, I don’t want to aggrevate something (and I’m mid 40’s, healthy enough to walk it’s just sometimes I am doing other things which leads to a minor injury. Riding prevents that minor injury from becoming bigger.
The other issue is I pretty much find that it’s best to do what the rest of the group is doing. If I’m in a 4some and 3 guys are riding, me walking is likely to slow them down. Particularly because, I’m not great. I played on Sunday and hit a terrible tee shot on 1 and 2. Went about 150 yards and dead right. If I walked, it would have taken me longer to get to my ball, meanwhile they are waiting on me anyway.
omegashenr0nn
On my feet all day at work everyday. I’m gonna ride as much as I can. Also prefer less swamp ass.
Pigeon_Asshole
I walk but I dont carry
Kind_Policy_1949
I prefer legal drunk driving
Turbulent_Echidna423
i ride because beer is heavy.
birds4lyfe17
Depends on the course
RoleModelFailure
Why do we have such an urge to say our preferred way is better and act like we are superior for it?
I love riding because it means my dad (pushing 80 with some knee/back issues) can play a full 18 and my son (just now 5) can enjoy the day with us and not get too tired after a few holes. Maybe my wife wants to join and she can sit and read a book and enjoy the day. Sometimes I am playing by myself on an empty course and want a super quick 9 late in the evening and can finish before it gets dark.
I love walking because it is a decent exercise, makes it easier to enjoy the scenery, if it’s a group of 4 it makes it easier for us all to talk. Maybe I went for a 20 mile bike ride that morning and walked around the park with my family, I might just want to ride and relax between shots more.
Both have positives and both will be better and more enjoyable for different people.
tez_zer55
At 70, & 2 ankle surgeries, 3 knee surgeries & a hip replacement, I ride every time.
Nicholas_Pappagiorgi
Walking and playing 3-5 times a week puts you on a differnt planet then the average r/golf member. I walked when I played every day because it saved me about $150 a week, but now I play once a week so I normally get a cart.
polish94
I don’t think you guys understand how to have fun on a golf cart.
J_dawg17
I ride because I exercise on my own time. I work long hours all week, I go to the gym, I get my cardio.
Golf is relaxing for me. I want to walk as little as possible, drink some beers, and hit some shots. I’m just out there to have a good time. That said, I understand why others enjoy walking, just not my cup of tea
Cockalorum
Fun Fact: the “10000 steps” goal was an arbitrary number chosen by the marketing department for a step counter device. It was chosen because the Japanese script for 10000 looks like a person walking.
duck_with_a_hat
Really depends if you’re playing for fun or competitive. If you carry your clubs you’re burning unnecessary energy which could leave you gassed before you finish. Motorised pull carts with a remote are the best imo, you get the exercise but also retain your energy and your shoulders don’t hurt.
Voodoo330
I walk in my golf league on a course that’s very walkable an old muni. Most of the courses near me just aren’t walkable. They’re built through subdivisions or through the woods and there’s a lot of distance between holes.
colaboy1998
Too each their own. I don’t find a single thing enjoyable about walking. Especially if it’s hot and humid, which it usually is when I play. Much rather ride.
zthart
Push cart mafia 😎
Mikes_Movies_
I enjoy walking but goddamn my right shoulder hurts if I walk 18.
Might be investing in a nice pull cart this summer
QueasyTemperature714
I’m 73. The cart is better.
purz
Cause they can’t handle raw dogging depression and need to drink.
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Sometimes walking with friends if I want to catch up isn’t ideal. Hit drive, walk a bit together, then split to our balls, walk to the green, repeat. Not a lot of time to talk compared to in the cart
But normally, if I’m solo or with my normal partners, I’m walking
It’s also quicker on most courses. Confuses me when I visit the US and they insist we ride for pace of play reasons, then say cart path only 😂
Depends on the walk lol… If you can carry your bag for 18 holes at Bethpage Black you’re fit enough to climb Everest
I’ll walk (push cart) by default, but I also sometimes play courses that require a cart, or I’ll also ride if I’m playing with someone that wants to ride.
Or if the cart is included with the greens fee, I’m riding.
Twilight, just after the last tee time, walking, alone, no score. It’s genuinely zen for me and I play night and day better than any other time.
I ride because a lot of the courses near me charge for not riding lmao #floridathings
I walk 15k steps at work, I’ll ride when I play.
A lot of my friends have a “walk 9, drive 18” mentality while I understand it; if I hit a bad shot I need the extra time to clear my head and remind myself to simplify and return to the process. A lot harder to do that in 20 seconds of cart time.
If I have the capacity to walk when alone, I’ll walk. Bag is only like 40 pounds so it’s a casual ruck march for me tbh
Walkers are like that joke about vegans
How can you tell someone walks at golf?
*Don’t worry, they’ll tell you*
As somebody who walks for a living I highly disagree
Last season, I bought a nice push cart in hopes that it would get me to walk more.
I didn’t walk once.
My goal this year is much less lofty: use it one time to walk.
Except for when it’s hot as fucking balls. Then it’s just swamp ass nation.
Prefer riding personally but it’s such a rarity where I am. Cart costs are a racket.
Besides the health and exercise aspect I play better walking. I feel more connected to the course and spend more time focused on golf. On a cart for reason I always feel rushed and I don’t really get in the zone the same way.
Got a push cart for Christmas. Best gift ever.
I ride because I don’t want to be a walker – apparently it means constantly talking about it and telling people “it’s actually faster than riding!”
Golf how you enjoy golfing, there are fun aspects to walking, push-cart and riding.
Facts. I just got one of those remote-controlled push carts and it has opened another world of enjoyment when walking.
It’s also not very easy to do on courses built in neighborhoods in the past 30 years. Some have 600 yards or so between green & next tee box.
I walk 100% of walk friendly courses. Music on my phone, enjoying my time. I personally go golf to get away from having to talk. Even with friends the chatter is less walking
I would love to walk. I miss my push cart. But my knees refuse to allow me to walk, especially on uneven ground lol.
If it’s up to me, I’m walking. unfortunately, my friends want to ride
Tell that to my back
South Florida summer playing, risk severe heat stroke walking, even death.
Depends who your riding.
Driving golf carts is fun.
I agree, but many places around here don’t allow it because they feel it slows down the playsheet.
A little bit of both never hurt anyone. I dont enjoy walking when its very wet outside, or scorching hot. Riding can also be ideal for sneaking in 18 before it gets too dark. Other than that, in ideal conditions its best to walk
So I like walking, but sometimes if my knees or ankles hurt, I don’t want to aggrevate something (and I’m mid 40’s, healthy enough to walk it’s just sometimes I am doing other things which leads to a minor injury. Riding prevents that minor injury from becoming bigger.
The other issue is I pretty much find that it’s best to do what the rest of the group is doing. If I’m in a 4some and 3 guys are riding, me walking is likely to slow them down. Particularly because, I’m not great. I played on Sunday and hit a terrible tee shot on 1 and 2. Went about 150 yards and dead right. If I walked, it would have taken me longer to get to my ball, meanwhile they are waiting on me anyway.
On my feet all day at work everyday. I’m gonna ride as much as I can. Also prefer less swamp ass.
I walk but I dont carry
I prefer legal drunk driving
i ride because beer is heavy.
Depends on the course
Why do we have such an urge to say our preferred way is better and act like we are superior for it?
I love riding because it means my dad (pushing 80 with some knee/back issues) can play a full 18 and my son (just now 5) can enjoy the day with us and not get too tired after a few holes. Maybe my wife wants to join and she can sit and read a book and enjoy the day. Sometimes I am playing by myself on an empty course and want a super quick 9 late in the evening and can finish before it gets dark.
I love walking because it is a decent exercise, makes it easier to enjoy the scenery, if it’s a group of 4 it makes it easier for us all to talk. Maybe I went for a 20 mile bike ride that morning and walked around the park with my family, I might just want to ride and relax between shots more.
Both have positives and both will be better and more enjoyable for different people.
At 70, & 2 ankle surgeries, 3 knee surgeries & a hip replacement, I ride every time.
Walking and playing 3-5 times a week puts you on a differnt planet then the average r/golf member. I walked when I played every day because it saved me about $150 a week, but now I play once a week so I normally get a cart.
I don’t think you guys understand how to have fun on a golf cart.
I ride because I exercise on my own time. I work long hours all week, I go to the gym, I get my cardio.
Golf is relaxing for me. I want to walk as little as possible, drink some beers, and hit some shots. I’m just out there to have a good time. That said, I understand why others enjoy walking, just not my cup of tea
Fun Fact: the “10000 steps” goal was an arbitrary number chosen by the marketing department for a step counter device. It was chosen because the Japanese script for 10000 looks like a person walking.
Really depends if you’re playing for fun or competitive. If you carry your clubs you’re burning unnecessary energy which could leave you gassed before you finish. Motorised pull carts with a remote are the best imo, you get the exercise but also retain your energy and your shoulders don’t hurt.
I walk in my golf league on a course that’s very walkable an old muni. Most of the courses near me just aren’t walkable. They’re built through subdivisions or through the woods and there’s a lot of distance between holes.
Too each their own. I don’t find a single thing enjoyable about walking. Especially if it’s hot and humid, which it usually is when I play. Much rather ride.
Push cart mafia 😎
I enjoy walking but goddamn my right shoulder hurts if I walk 18.
Might be investing in a nice pull cart this summer
I’m 73. The cart is better.
Cause they can’t handle raw dogging depression and need to drink.