That's awesome. I try to tee off every morning at 5:45. I can walk 9, get home to shower and be to the office by 8:00. Walking is the best way to play in my opinion!

I absolutely love this idea as a walker myself. My son, who is new to game, always wants to take a cart. I really feel like he's missing out on a key portion of the game that allows friends to interact with one another between shots. It's a peacful moment wihth good friends, don't rush through it!

Unfortunately, My back is trashed. I am missing my bottom disk which makes it impossible for me to walk 9. Even with my bottom disk gone, the actual golf swing by some miracle, is painless (Thank God)! My back gets tired after a full 18 hole round, but I can still play, not real well (mid 80s to mid 90s), but I can still play. I very much miss walking through a round, as walking, in between shots, was for me a period of analysis of the upcoming shot. No question an actual part of my game which helped me play better. It is really quite amazing though, that riding causes a perfect mix that I need while playing, and during all of my daily activities. I cannot do any activity (sit, stand, lay, walk etc.) for any period of time as doing so causes pain. So, to take a shot, sit and ride to the next, get up and walk the distance from the cart, to my next shot, repeat, works very well. Overall, label me "would love to walk but can't", I feel blessed in that I can still play the game!

I agree with you, Dr. K. I have always walked and carried my bag. I will turn 74 next month. You never have a bad day when you walk. If your game is off the exercise and conversation makes the day a positive.

I am in! I like to walk myself, when given the chance. Our Club allows us to walk during the week, and after 12:00pm on the weekends. I agree that it not only gives you a chance to talk with the group, but I often play better and the pace is usually as good or better.

Couldn't agree more... That's all i do is walk and the conversations are so much better than riding a cart... Great post!

Hello everyone,
Like you all, I am an avid fan of walking around the golf course, and to many people's surprise I am actually able to play a little faster while walking. However, I can relate with Andrew A. because I am currently trying to introduce my 4 year old daughter to the game, and the most anticipated aspect of the game for her right now is riding with dad in the golf cart.
While walking, I thoroughly enjoy the time to really diagnose my upcoming shot, as well as the exercise that walking 9 holes provides me. I will embrace your "Ditch the cart for 9" challenge.

In the U.K. walking is the norm, I guess part of that is down to the weather. I've only ever use a cart/buggy twice and played for almost 20 years. Walking around the go,f course is a much more sociable experience, but does take a lot longer!

I took up golf at 59 to replace cross-country running and slow-pitch softball. I have a group I play from work. The oldest is 33 and I'm 67. I gently remind them they aren't old enough to walk 18. They dive for the carts and I'll walk if the course is walkable. In league play, more of the kids are my age and most walk.

I just had knee surgery in Feb. I am glad that I am still able to walk 18. I enjoy walking much more. I seem to play better whole walking.

I agree, walking is the way to go. I had knee surgery in Feb and I am glad I am still able to walk 18. I seem to play better while walking as well.

Great post Dr.K. I enjoy walking the course too especially early morning or late evening. I have played many Saturday morning rounds walking 18 with my regular group and get home well before noon.

Love walking the front nine at our course. Bad knees force me to take a cart. I actually believe that you play better when you walk it gives you an appreciation for distance plus as Dr. K says you get to enjoy the company.

Dr K

I am 79 and have been walking golf courses since 1957. I don't play courses that require you to ride. Stopped carrying the bag 4 years ago because of neck and back pain. I now have an electric push cart and I love it. I believe there is golf and cart ball. I prefer golf.

Love the idea! I walk nearly every round, unless otherwise required. I feel like I play much better and certainly have a better mental game(one of the most overlooked parts of the game). I feel by walking, that I and able to think about the previous shot I hit, while going to my next shot and gleen some positives from it instead of magically arriving at your next shot, still disappointed that you aren't in a better position.

Feel like walking is great fun and getting the full experience of this game we love.

Not to mention, an hour twenty is flying! Well done!

J

I'm walking at least 9 a day and up to 27 holes with good weather, age 69. I play much better on foot and rarely lose a ball. A cart just makes me rush everything and that leads to making mistakes.

Walking but with cart. Trying to muster the courage to carry.

I agree, walking is the best way to play. I was recently diagnosed as a Diabetic (Type 2). My physician stressed that I need exercise everyday to keep my blood sugar regulated. I did a google search for activities that are good for people diagnosed with this disease. Golf (walking 18) came highly recommended. Because Diabetics don't heal easily from cuts, its recommended that you participate in low impact activities to minimize risk. Walking also limits wear and tear on the course.

I've always believed that 4 golfers walking can play faster than 4 golfers in carts. Each golfer goes straight to their ball and are ready to hit when its their turn. Not so when riding carts. Add in the health benefits of walking and social benefits of communicating with your playing partners during the walk and walking 18 holes is a wonderful experience.

On average ppl score lower using push buggies vs motor carts youd plus the exercise benefits are there.

You add in the social aspect and the only reason for motorised cart would be medical or to carry a carton with you, from a playing aspect.