How do YOU feel about not being able to walk on the weekends (assuming it's a rule)

**gsu_paintballer** · February 7, 2009

In the town I attend college at, the courses don't allow walking on the weekends. Back home, they do.

How do you feel about it? I hate it.

**RocktimusPryme** · February 7, 2009

You should try Vegas where your not allowed to walk anywhere at anytime.

personally I dont think carts should be allowed unless your handicapped.

**George** · February 7, 2009

I don't really like it. I prefer having the option, though my first choice would always be to walk.

**msd3075** · February 7, 2009

Unless you are playing around a bunch of single-digit handicap golfers, carts definatly speed up the game. It has nothing to do with how long it takes you to walk off the tee or walk up to the green. Riding in a cart spees up all the random parts of the game (ie. looking for lost balls, finding yardage markers, etc). The course I play at in Houston (Champions GC) has one of if not the highest percentage of single-digit handicappers in the country, and I couldn't imagine playing on a weekend without carts. On a course full of duffers, it'd drive me nuts.

That being said, I still think there should be an option even though I understand the reasoning behind such a rule.

**picrig** · February 7, 2009

A single in a cart might be faster than a single walking, but I don't think a foursome riding is any faster (regardless of level of play) than a foursome walking. Generally, a foursome riding ends up going first to find one player's ball, he hits, then they drive to look for another player's ball, by which time everyone has forgotten exactly where the second guy's ball ended up. They spend time looking for it and then he hits. It gets even slower on days when it's "cart-path only." The same process is repeated, except that players must then ride (sometimes to a spot far away from their ball), then walk.

In contrast, players who walk (in general) tend to stay more focused on the game at hand, more quickly find their balls, and in general, are able to fan out so that one player is not waiting on another so he can move on to his ball.

If you can't tell, I'm in favor of walking at all times (although the way courses are designed a lot of times these days, walking has been made basically impossible).

**walk18** · February 8, 2009

hate it. carts should never be mandatory.

**Spackler-esque** · February 8, 2009

I have never knowingly played at a course where carts were mandatory on the weekend. (I never really checked.) If the other three people in my foursome were riding, I did, too. That has been the case more often than not (sadly).

I know that as a single I've overtaken pairs riding in a single cart. As a pair of walkers, my friend and I have overtaken foursomes (two carts) easily. I don't see the issue...

The speed argument goes out the window if the course is so crowded that there's nowhere to go. I've seen that more often than not on in-season weekends.

**denver_nuggs_15** · February 8, 2009

Unless you are playing around a bunch of single-digit handicap golfers, carts definatly speed up the game. It has nothing to do with how long it takes you to walk off the tee or walk up to the green. Riding in a cart spees up all the random parts of the game (ie. looking for lost balls, finding yardage markers, etc). The course I play at in Houston (Champions GC) has one of if not the highest percentage of single-digit handicappers in the country, and I couldn't imagine playing on a weekend without carts. On a course full of duffers, it'd drive me nuts.

I disagree that carts speed up the game. I don't think it really matter at all to be perfectly honest. I have caddied about 70 or so rounds last year. About half of my clients were walkers and the other half rode. There was no noticable difference at all. There wasn't even a difference for really good golfers (single digit). Nor was there a difference for terrrible golfers.

I think it's silly that people are forced to ride. The game was meant to be played walking. Everyone always wants to be like the pros and use the same equipment and techniques, but no one wants to walk. It seems weird to me. I think the speed of a round has more to do with the golfers and their pace. I don't think that a cart would speed up a round. I played in a 6-some twice. There was no one else on the course and we each rode. It took 3 hours for 13 holes. The next time we did it, we all walked. Same deal: 3 hours for 13 holes. Even when I play as four, we take the same exact amount of time.

**golf_junkie27** · February 8, 2009

Absolutely hate the carts. I don't see how carts speed up the game especially if it's a "cart path only" day. What are you going to do? Break the course rules?

Remember, it's not the carts that speed up the game. It's the good golfers riding in them. (And if you're lucky enough to be on a course where the majority of golfers can play)

**mkrolewski** · February 8, 2009

The only place carts are useful is when the green to tee is large (1/4 - 1/2 mile) or in very inclement weather. The former causes most players to slow down due to the extra walking. For the later, it services as better shelter, keeps you out of the elements and has most storage for extra towels, gloves, etc.

Personally, IMHO riding means I often do not have the right club. For that reason alone, I like to walk.

I agree with the statement on speed of play. I cannot recall playing any faster with a cart versus walking. The only thing is you arrive at the tee going faster.

I saw an interesting cart/club device that was a push cart that is integrated into the cart. When you stop, a level releases the push cart and clubs. You then wheel all your clubs to the ball. The level in reverse, reloads the cart and clubs onto the cart. Kinda the best of both worlds.

**Doctorfro** · February 8, 2009

Hate carts. Wish I could walk all the time. The ONLY time they speed up the game is when there is no one on the course and you can drive to your ball. If it's paths only, forget it. Significantly slows the pace of play. Weekends? It's already slow pace. Carts do not help. Walking would kill time between shots as you generally have to wait on every shot on the weekends (not to mention the exercise benefit). And the other thing I hate about carts is when you have to pay full price for a cart that you can only drive on the path. It should be half price.

**Jay-Bird** · February 8, 2009

It's not a time issue. It's a money making issue. If it's a muni I promise you can walk. If it's private/semi-private they can make the rules.

I hate the idea of mandated carts.

**ScottRempel** · February 8, 2009

I agree with most here. The only time we usually take carts is during fun tournaments as they have more drink holders then my pushcart :p

**gsu_paintballer** · February 8, 2009

It's not a time issue. It's a money making issue. If it's a muni I promise you can walk. If it's private/semi-private they can make the rules.

Spot on. The muni course and state park course back home both allow walking whenever you want. The others follow the weekdays only rule.

RobotDoctor · February 8, 2009

I do not care for golf carts when I play, preferring to walk. Of course some courses are designed specifically with the golf cart in mind. I usually stay away from that type of course as well. I want to walk because this sets my pace and tempo for the course of the round. I can also see what I need to do on my next shot at a slower pace so I can analyze what I need to do before I get to my next shot. That in itself allows me to speed up my pace of play and generally produces a better shot because I have already planned for it and committed to it. In a cart I do not have this ability and will tend to not be committed and hit a less than desirable shot more often than not.

Let's face it, carts for the most part are revenue generating items. That is why courses push them. A little exercise is good for me so I prefer to walk. From what I have seen lately, there are a lot of players that should consider walking as well. It would be good for them, too.

**GaijinGolfer** · February 8, 2009

I dont know of any courses around here that are like that, but if that were a rule, I wouldnt like it.
Unless you are handicapped, I see no reason why you should use a golf cart. IMO, golf carts are a way for the courses to speed up play and make more money by getting more rounds of golf in per day.
I wouldnt play on a course that was so strict about maintaining a fast pace of play. There is a fine line between expecting a reasonable pace of play and making people play so fast that the game is no longer fun.

**rckwd** · February 8, 2009

In the town I attend college at, the courses don't allow walking on the weekends. Back home, they do.

Well actually I dont mind. The reason is; I walk my home course twice a week (during the week), but if I play on the weekend and choose to walk, I am always worrying about letting others play thru. On some of my other "home" courses (which has that rule) theyre so many players on the weekends, that if they let people choose to walk, it could slow play.

**chipper2** · February 9, 2009

Golf Courses if private, semi-private or muni are a business. It is stronly held idea (which may not be true) that carts speed up play. The rental of carts is also more revenue for the course. Thus the mandatory cart rule on weekends which are the busiest time. With the financial condition of the nation, play will be down this year and courses need the income or next year there will be no course. Grin and bare with it. My answer - I try to avoide weekend play and walk during the week.

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