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I'm in two ladies leagues and usually walk for one....a 9 hole/Par 3 course. Easy, relaxing and enjoyable. But for the other 9 hole league I usually take a cart. The other day I decided to walk it and found that it was also relaxing. I noticed that when I took a cart, any nervousness and tension would show up in my swing. But the walking relieved that nervousness and tension! Just another walk in the park! :)

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You're nervous and tense in a cart?

Let me introduce you to the concept of the "beer cart"....

Just kidding - good for you! I couldn't agree more. I almost always opt for walking also, although up by me that's an option which is becoming harder and harder to find. But I'm with you; it feels like a whole different game when you hoof it. A game that I enjoy more. (Not that I don't enjoy golf if I'm riding, of course.)

Have fun, and best of luck in your leagues this year!

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My home course has unlimited golf for walkers after 4:00 for 15 bucks. Last friday I started walking at 4 and was able to get 27 holes in by 8:30. It was great fun, but my legs and hips sure felt it.

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ECT -- I agree with that assessment. Just another "check" in the pros of walking vs. riding.

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I much prefer walking. It gives me time to evaluate my next shot and keeps me relaxed. To me, riding in a cart isn't playing golf, it's just making shots.
I do get frustrated by some of the local greens fees that include a cart, not giving me the option to walk. I don't have a lot of $$$ to spend, so those courses that do allow me to walk get my buisness first.

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I started walking when my physician said I should get some exercise (high cholesterol) so, I started walking / carrying and liked it but, it was a little too much on the back so, I switched over to using a Clicgear push cart.
I really enjoy walking over riding around in a golf cart. I find myself thinking of the next shot, paying more attention yardage markers, etc..... not that'll help MY game any.


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  CT207 said:
Website bookmarked, Thanks Doc

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I don't mind walking. I kind of prefer riding in a golf cart myself because I have osgood schlatters disease in my knees (Google it), and it hurts to walk for a while. If I have to walk I'll go ahead and do it (I have to in all high school golf team tournaments), but if I had the choice between riding in a cart and walking, I'll probably take riding in a cart.

Plus the 96ΒΊ Florida heat doesn't help either

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Plus the 96ΒΊ Florida heat doesn't help either

Same thing here, the combination of heat and humidity makes it miserable to walk anytime between June-September. The heat index gets downright stupid.

 
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I don't mind walking. I kind of prefer riding in a golf cart myself because I have osgood schlatters disease in my knees (Google it), and it hurts to walk for a while. If I have to walk I'll go ahead and do it (I have to in all high school golf team tournaments), but if I had the choice between riding in a cart and walking, I'll probably take riding in a cart.

I never that id meet another person with osgoods i thought my doctor was lieing when he told me i first had it. That also ended me trying to play football for my highschool cause it hurt to bad to always be getting chop blocked

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I can't afford to pay for a golf cart and I don't need one so I don't bother.

I can see the point of using one in warm weather though.

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I very much prefer walking over riding a cart. Riding is just too fast for me. I like to take in the beauty of the course. You pay a lot for golf, and I want to get the most out of it. Also, being a little tired can also be better for the swing, and you warm up much faster.

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I love to walk when I play. I find play is faster, I stay looser, and I get some exercise. Until now, I was carrying all the time, and my bag is starting to wear out and split after one year so I picked up an early b-day present, the a sun mountain cart! It made such a difference. I finish my rounds with better scores because my feet and hips aren't worn out and I haven't had all the extra weight compressing my back. If I have the option of walking, I will walk.
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I usually like to walk all the courses i play except the one i work at. Its simply to hilly and i get way too tired. Otherwise i love walking for all the reasons mentioned above. I really need to try a cart though.

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  ECT said:
I'm in two ladies leagues and usually walk for one....a 9 hole/Par 3 course. Easy, relaxing and enjoyable. But for the other 9 hole league I usually take a cart. The other day I decided to walk it and found that it was also relaxing. I noticed that when I took a cart, any nervousness and tension would show up in my swing. But the walking relieved that nervousness and tension! Just another walk in the park! :)

That's awesome ECT, I'm like you and prefer to walk even long courses of 7k yards, it's good for the heart, plus you can think about the next shot as you walk up to the ball


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I started walking in college due to both monetary limitations and the fact that everyone on our college courses walked so you were paying $17 to just wait behind the line of walkers in front of you anyway if you get a cart.

I will always opt to walk instead of ride now. The walk (however short) allows you more time to realign mentally after a bad shot and it keeps your emotions down after a great shot.

And if you want to play 3-4 times a week at different places you better either be loaded or be walking.

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