For those that walk... carry or push?

[Big_M]

I am just curious for those of you that do walk... do you carry or use a push/pull cart.

I personally use a push cart... used to carry, but a few years ago I bought a cart and absolutely love it. What reason does everyone have for using what they use... mine are listed below.

I use a push cart because...
-easier... less fatigue
-I can use a bigger bag, so if I ever take a cart, it's a better cart bag.
-I can take more stuff, umbrella, rain gear (if needed), etc.
-did I mention it is easier than carrying

[TheNatural]

I have only walked 3 rounds all in the last month. I enjoy it, its great excercise. The carrying aspect has gotten annoying, and yes the fatigue and strain probably affects shots. I will probably go push cart anyday. Until then its golf carts for time issues.

good post

[kfowler]

I carry but I would use a push cart if I had one. I try to walk as much as I can but it all depends on the place. Perhaps this year I'll pick on up. I do feel shoulder fatigue towards the end of the round.

[kregan]

I am 45 and use a Clik Gear push cart.

I have lower back pain, walking and playing golf makes it feel better but if I tried to carry I wouldn't be able to walk.

[MI Rob]

Under 21 and I carry

[gogolfing]

I had carried until late last summer; I ended up buying a cart bag and a Clic Gear 2.0 after another bought of back pain knocked me out of golf for a month in August. My back feels great now at the end of 18 holes, so I am glad I switched.

[superotto80]

I am 25 and have both a stand bag and a push cart. I favor carrying It seems to take less effort.

[timwalsh300]

I'm 22 and I carry (stand bag)... mainly just because my brother gave me a good one as a gift when I started playing.

But lately I've noticed a lot of older guys using the push carts and I think they might be on to something. I just moved to Alabama too from a much cooler climate, and I'm starting to dread carrying my bag in the summer months. I kind of wish I had one now.

Tim

[bogeyhitter25]

Under 21 and carry. I lost my double strap for my bag though so I have to just carry the bag in my hand on the handle the whole time. It blows.

[joshiemac25]

27 and I have always carried when I haven't taken a cart until now. I tried a push cart last year and loved the walking without the extra effort of carrying the bag. I will be pushing a clicgear 2.0 cart from here on out when I am walking.

[Prairie Golfer]

39 and carry. I hope to remain in good enough health to carry for a while longer.

[PiKapp23]

I'm 39 and walk about 60% of the time. I have not carried my clubs in years. Several years ago I almost always rode because I hated carrying my clubs - my back would hurt and I'd be worn out and unhappy by the end of the round. I bought a cheap pull cart about 6 years ago and that helped, but I was still more inclined to ride. Over the past winter I purchased a Clicgear push cart and it definitely makes me much more likely to walk.

[GaijinGolfer]

Im 28 years old and I carry. I find that with the bags that have the dual shoulder straps that it doesnt tire me as much as the older bags with the single strap did.
I have nothing against push/pull carts, but for me its not really a good option. I drive a fullsize regular cab truck and I normally just put my clubs in the cab on the passenger side of the seat. There is just enough room for my clubs and my shoes inside the cab. If I had a cart, they wouldnt fit in the cab.
A lot of the time I use my truck for hauling firewood and for hauling snowmobiles, ATVs and dirtbikes; so the bed of my truck has a lot of wood chips and dirt in it.
Considering how expensive golf bags are, Id prefer to keep my bag looking new as long as possible, so I dont want to lay it on the bed.
Also, a lot of the time I play golf after work, so Id much prefer to keep them in the cab where they are secure, instead of in the bed, exposed to the elements and vulnerable to being stolen.

[buckman821]

I have only walked 3 rounds all in the last month. I enjoy it, its great excercise. The carrying aspect has gotten annoying, and yes the fatigue and strain probably affects shots. I will probably go push cart anyday. Until then its golf carts for time issues.

I don't really understand the fatigue and strain thing. My feeling is that if you do it only slightly more regularly that will probably not happen.

I routinely carry my bag for 36 holes. One time I even carried it for 45 (I admit I was beat at the end of that). Usually the first time of the year I play 36 I feel a little fatigue but almost never the next time. My advice is, keep trucking, the fatigue will become a non-factor.

[Big_M]

... There is just enough room for my clubs and my shoes inside the cab. If I had a cart, they wouldnt fit in the cab.

you could always keep the bag in the truck and put the cart in the bed... some models fold up VERY small, just bungie it in the bed of the truck. They literally take seconds to unfold as well.

[Shindig]

Push cart. It allows me to carry more. In summer, I like to carry over 100 oz of water, with ice to keep it cold. That's just too heavy for a little guy like me, especially if I'm playing more than 18 holes.

[golf_junkie27]

Over, ahem, 35 and carry. As long as I'm able to, I will.

[wrx_junki]

27, carry. Just couldn't get myself to spend $200 on a Clicgear or Sun Mountain pushcart. I've been looking into a Sunday bag to lighten up my load.