Carry Pull Cart or Ride?

[ks8829]

How many carry?
How many use a pull cart?
How many ride?

[907golfer12]

I generally carry, but if I'm playing after soccer or hockey or fter coming from the gym I will use a pull cart, since you can't drive at my home course untill you are 18.

[Shindig]

I generally use a pull cart nowadays. I carry sometimes and use a driving cart when the course requires it (or when the fee is the same with or without the riding). My preference is to pull so I can enjoy the walk and not have a heavy bag on my back. Plus then I can take with me more water.

[ks8829]

I started carrying my bag , later used a Sun Mountain speed cart and just recently went back to carrying my bag. I carry 14 clubs and try to lighten my bag anyway I can.

[lamebums]

Prefer to ride, usually. Helps my mental game not to brood on a bad shot for the next 20 minutes (same applies when there's a slow foursome ahead). Sometimes I'll use a pull cart when it's a nice day out or play's not very fast.

[Saks]

I have always used a pull cart but as my back is getting strong again I have decided to carry. I actually find it easier than a pull cart (probably cause I took all the crap out of my bag when I switched) and you can cut across the edges off the greens to save miles! Not many motorised carts over here.

[fusioncal]

I ride.

Just to speed things up. The downside is being slowed down by the group in front of us, because we always catch up everytime.

[gogolfing]

I carry. I find it easier and less walking once you get around greens. I have a Sun Mountain Lightning ES and like it.

I will put it on a pull cart if my back is a bit stiff from playing hockey the day before or if I have a hockey game that day.

I try not to ride if can be helped. I find I have no rhythm when I ride and my back stiffens a bit from sitting waiting to hit the next shot. I will ride once in a while at my home course at night in the summer. I play with one of our assistant pros and if the course isn't busy, we ride and can get 18 in under two and a half hours. When this is the case, there is no chance for my back to stiffen as I'm not sitting for long.

[flap]

I have a Ogio Grom carry bag that holds all my stuff and I find I can walk off a bad shot while talking to my self.Of course my fellow golfers look at me a little strange but I'm lefthanded so what do I care?

[KIDDEREK]

I use a push cart. Carrying hurts my back and riding doesn't give you the same appreciation of the course. I find it easier to judge distance as well as find my ball more quickly when I walk.

The only exception is 90+ degree days, then you have to ride.

[Fried Egg]

I walk whenever possible. It seems like I can never loosen up when I ride, unless it's a really warm day. Also, as said before, I like the extra time to walk off a bad shot. It gives me time to think about it and by the time I get to my ball the bad thoughts are gone and I can focus on the next shot.

[iacas]

Depends on the course, but in order of preference:

1) Walk and carry my bag.
2) Walk and use an electric cart (sometimes when I'm tired or it's really hot).
3) Ride.

[shredfit]

I own a Club Car so I do ride a lot, but I also have a pull cart and use that as well(walking).

So it's about 60% riding and 40% walking for me. I NEVER rent a riding cart beacuse I do own one.

[nevets88]

I walk whenever I can. That means, local NY courses or munis anywhere else - walk (moderate pace). Traveling in the US, playing "resort" style courses - ride, against my will. UK - walk (quickly).

[play4him]

I walk usually because I enjoy it more. It gives me time to take in all the beauty of the course, as well as prepare for the next shot.

[Jeepthrills]

I carry most of my rounds. On vacation I will ride. I rarely use a pull cart. The only way I will is if my back is flared up to the point I can't carry the bag. The only other times are when it gets well over 100 degrees.

[stevestrike]

I can't carry 18 because of back problems, but I will use a pull/push cart when we walk.

[tigerwoo]

I 'PUSH'. One of those 3 wheel stroller/carts. Much easier to push than pull btw.

I'll carry before I cart... but if I'm with alot of buddies and we're out to have a 'good time', carrying might be a bad idea due to the weight of those extra cans at which time I'll cart and bring along alot of ice!