I like walking....

[right handed phil mickelson]

  Mrd19abhs said:

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

Haha I know a lot of adults and some other kids around here that have osgood schlatters. I thought it was a common occurence. I've had a pretty medium case of it. It really kills sometimes going up the stairs, and if I have to walk a hilly golf course. Especially if I have to run. It sucks, but I'll be so glad to get rid of it once I'm done growing.

[DavidFehertysBike]

I wont play at a course that does not allow walking. For me anyway, it doesnt feel like golf when im in a cart. Unless im in a scramble or something, i walk every single time i play. Its the only way to do it!

[Kieran123]

  right handed phil mickelson said:

Haha I know a lot of adults and some other kids around here that have osgood schlatters. I thought it was a common occurence. I've had a pretty medium case of it. It really kills sometimes going up the stairs, and if I have to walk a hilly golf course. Especially if I have to run. It sucks, but I'll be so glad to get rid of it once I'm done growing.

Bah, I have it too. BADLY in my right knee, walking isn't so bad, but keeping it bent for too long hurts, and I can not kneel down on it.

It sucks!

[tws1098]

  jamo said:

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.

couldn't agree more.

[Shanks A Million]

I'd love to be able to walk, but I don't have that option. I am autistic, and was born prematurely. In the process, my feet were damaged. I can't stand for long periods of time without severe pain, and nerve problems (phantom sensations). I've never been able to stand for long periods or walk long distances in my life, even when I was a young child. I was in great shape and full of energy, but standing was just not something I could do. I tried playing 18 holes walking as a child, but it was dreadful.

[ECT]

Thanks for the link DoctorK !

:)

[lhshurdl3r]

Walking is great. Do it whenever you can. This time of year is tough for me since my asthma starts to rear it's ugly head so it's hard to walk 18. Tried last Sunday ... went out with a 41 and came in with a 49.

But it's also so much easier in the 'beer' cart :)

[CarlSpackler]

I walk unless there is TStorms in the forecast or it is going to be blazing hot, but even then I often walk and keep a wet towel in a ziplock to put on my neck to cool off.

[juanrjackson]

I have a clic-gear push cart that I use at the coure I'm a member of which gives me a good workout plus saves $18 per round.....but most of the coures in Northern VA charge the same amount whether you walk or ride....so why not take the cart. Also, it seems like most coures built in the last 15 years are mandatory cart ride because there can be lengthy distances (1/4 mile) between holes.

I lived in Tampa, FL for 5 years so I agree about the heat & humidity....it can make golf miserable from May through September....unless you tee up 7am.

[CarlSpackler]

  juanrjackson said:

I have a clic-gear push cart that I use at the coure I'm a member of which gives me a good workout plus saves $18 per round.....but most of the coures in Northern VA charge the same amount whether you walk or ride....so why not take the cart. Also, it seems like most coures built in the last 15 years are mandatory cart ride because there can be lengthy distances (1/4 mile) between holes.

I lived there for a few years and liked to play Brambleton and Algonkian.

[KimboSlice]

I like to walk as well, but the biggest question is do you carry your bag or use a push cart? And if you carry your bag, WHY?

[ECT]

I'm glad you like to walk (as per my original post). As for bag carrying....there's a thread already devoted to this topic:
http://thesandtrap.com/forum/threads...arry-Their-Bag

Thanks!
:)

[KimboSlice]

I know I was just kidding. Hence the smiley face.

[right handed phil mickelson]

  Kieran123 said:

Bah, I have it too. BADLY in my right knee, walking isn't so bad, but keeping it bent for too long hurts, and I can not kneel down on it.

Yea I used to NEVER be able to squat down to read putts, but it's getting a lot better and now I'm only down to 25 minutes of icing it down afterwards........

[Teklabz]

  Shanks A Million said:

I'd love to be able to walk, but I don't have that option. I am autistic, and was born prematurely. In the process, my feet were damaged. I can't stand for long periods of time without severe pain, and nerve problems (phantom sensations). I've never been able to stand for long periods or walk long distances in my life, even when I was a young child. I was in great shape and full of energy, but standing was just not something I could do. I tried playing 18 holes walking as a child, but it was dreadful.

That's amazing, congrats to you overcoming such a difficult start! And to be able to shoot such a low handicap! Asperger's I assume? As an aside, my wife who works with special needs children (she's an OT) thinks I might be on the spectrum as well! She's usually right.

[woodzie264]

I always score better when walking...better rythm i think

[Shanks A Million]

  Teklabz said:

That's amazing, congrats to you overcoming such a difficult start! And to be able to shoot such a low handicap! Asperger's I assume? As an aside, my wife who works with special needs children (she's an OT) thinks I might be on the spectrum as well! She's usually right.

No, autism, not Asperger's. But it's hardly noticable to most people, as my speech is not compromised in any way. It's really the most basic problem, my senses are all turned up to 11.

[jamo]

  Shanks A Million said:

No, autism, not Asperger's. But it's hardly noticable to most people, as my speech is not compromised in any way. It's really the most basic problem, my senses are all turned up to 11.

So, you are saying your senses are "over the cliff?"

(Spinal Tap reference for anyone who has never seen the movie) On a side note: isn't Asperger's just Autism without the speech impediment? Either way, I'm not a doctor, but I hear from a very very reliable source, that they might soon just do away with the term Asperger's all together.