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  1. 1. Walking VS RIDING

    • Walking can add 5+ strokes
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    • Walking can add 0-5 strokes
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    • NO DIFFERENCE
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    • Walking will reduce the number of strokes 0-5
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    • Walking will reduce strokes +5
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    • Walking only affects those who are common cart riders
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well, isn't that the point? the reason why the pga tour nor the usga allow the usage of carts is because fatigue is supposed to play a factor in your game. that's why more golfers are getting fit.

which stands to reason that our scores would be lower on average. imo

what would the pga players score if they had carts? new poll in tour talk no proof to the matter, just theory
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I think you have to narrow down the parameters a bit. When I walk on a relatively flat course with a moderate temperature I play MUCH better. It slows me down, gives me more time to think about my next shot (or beat myself up over my last one) and really focus in on my game. When I ride I feel like I'm rushing from shot to shot.

Now, a really hilly course in 90+ degree temperatures and my score is definitely going to be affected adversely.

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I have trouble carrying my bag. No matter how good shape I am in (i'm in quite good shape), the carrying my bag tends to cause my hands to swell, which makes me loose a lot of my feel late in the round. I can run 5 miles without too much exhaustion, but a round of golf leaves my hands feeling weird and messes up my swing.

My hands have never swelled when doing physical activity. I don't have carpal-tunnel, but it seems weird that you can run 5 miles and your hands don't swell.

I played 45 on monday and I walked and carried the whole way. I have a light bag, but walking like 12+ miles gets to you. I actually played better as the rounds went on. I don't see too much fatigue for me in one round, but walking 36 gets me tired. I don't think I lose shots when I only walk 18, but probably when I go 36 (or caddie in the mornings). I don't like to ride at all unless it's super hot or I'm super tired. I think I play worse when I ride because I can't stay in a rhythm.

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I walk so I can afford to golf.

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I think walking helps build the mental toughness you need to play the game. You're fighting fatigue and trying to stay sharp.

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I think it really depends on the individual, I like to walk, it seems to put me more at peace and I tend to play better that way. But I will say, when we get the 98 degree temperatures and 75 percent humdity days here in July and August, riding is an advantage.

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flopdarock Great Member

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i definately play much better when walking...
i used to carry the whole time usually in the early spring or late fall...
but in the hot summer months a caddy is definately worth it... specially the ones with wheels... you dont have to tip the ones with wheels...
i hear bitching and moaning about walkers on a busy course but id rather walk to my ball... than to ride really fast and end up sitting for 5 mins waiting for the green/fw to clear...
ive walked super slow and still had to wait to take a shot... id be way more upset having to sit in a cart stink eyeing the group in front forever...
plus i think i have a mental advantage walking... i have to pick my shots carefully or ill take a long(or very short) walk of shame
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I don't think that you'll see a difference in your score whether you walk or ride.
But walking in 90+ degree heat on a hilly course, and having to carry your water bottles in addition to your golf gear, will get old real fast!

The pros aren't allowed to ride during tournaments, so whoever made the rules must think that it offers some advantage.
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i hear bitching and moaning about walkers on a busy course but id rather walk to my ball... than to ride really fast and end up sitting for 5 mins waiting for the green/fw to clear...

No problem, that's when it's time to drink a nice cold beverage and apply more sunscreen.

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Walking with a pull/push cart is much easier than carrying ones clubs and I don't think that was factored into the poll.

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I like to walk but it can be annoying when it is really hot, plus if you bring your lady along you must get a cart.lol

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I've been playing for a couple of years now and always rode a cart. Today I walked my first course at a 9-hole muny. I actually enjoyed it more than the cart. When I ride a cart I end up going too fast. Walking slowed me down and gave me time to really think about my shot before I got up to my ball. I'll have to try walking an 18 hole and see how much different is it. But, I did play better today than I have in a while. Not sure if that was from walking or not.

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Sir Ryan Established Member

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During school season with the team, we have to walk. On my own, I ride my golf cart. Mainly because I don't want a group behind me to wait.

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Shorty Super Member

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During school season with the team, we have to walk. On my own, I ride my golf cart. Mainly because I don't want a group behind me to wait.

If you are at school and you are not walking all the time, I think that is outrageous. And don't be fooled into thinking that carts make golf faster. Also, if you are on a school "team" and you are worried about making people behind you wait, what does that say about the team?

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If you are at school and you are not walking all the time, I think that is outrageous. And don't be fooled into thinking that carts make golf faster. Also, if you are on a school "team" and you are worried about making people behind you wait, what does that say about the team?

I'm just saying, we have to. With that said, I like walking the course.

And our home course doesn't mind when the team goes out walking. We do in fact hold up groups, so we let a couple or individual pass by whenever needed.

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