Walking a golf course is one of the singular joys in life. Time to yourself, time to socialize with all players in your group. Good exercise. Feel the turf beneath your feet. Go straight to your ball with time to plan out your shot. Independence. Mobility. The way the game was meant to be played! I am happy if carts allow some to play that otherwise couldn’t. But for this guy lucky enough to be able to walk, what a pleasure!
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I always walk. I sit on my bum all week at work and half the point of getting out on the course is for some exercise. Walking. End of. 
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Always walk, and in most circumstances prefer to carry my clubs as well.
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I was on the “carry clubs” team for a while, but now my thinking is that no matter how light the bag it, there is going to be some type of impact on the back and that’s something to be avoided, so push cart it is.
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I like that idea of more caddy programs! The benefits described make good sense. I’ve donated to a national and a local caddy program but I know they’re still not that widespread…
(…separate topic but I wonder if the First Tee does anything related to caddying?)
@CoryO - totally agree. I know carry is the classic way but… I cringe a bit when I see young kids carrying bags that are really too big and heavy for them to handle. The “push cart amateur” (smug) mentality needs to fade away IMO.
Youth On Course is doing a tremendous job setting up caddy programs around the country. They are the best non-profit in golf right now IMO, and why I donate a percentage of my revenue from PG to them every year. I encourage everyone to take a look at them and consider donating.
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Thx for mentioning them!
I have, in fact, contributed to them … along with a local program … in the past. I hope they can continue to expand their outreach 
that’s great! They are absolutely blowing up. Their growth and impact on the game is tremendous, and I’ve had the good fortune of meeting some of the staff and they are great people.
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There is obviously a bit of a difference in mindset here in the UK, I would go so far as to say buggies are quite rare on the courses that I frequent, indeed my home course only has four.
That’s what I’ve heard! Also, the prevalence of electric push carts over there is a lot greater. That’s something I would love to see take hold over here. Dream scenario is to have my local courses renting those instead of riding carts.
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When I play 9 holes before work I love to walk. I’m looking for a push cart now, are there any good deals out there?
Short answer is no, especially not for any of the really popular brands like Clicgear and Bagboy. They can’t even keep stock in because they’re so popular right now. Really it comes down to what you’re looking for. Classic two wheeler that folds up small? If you can’t find a used one on FB marketplace in your area, they can be had new for $50-$60. $150-$200 will get you a nice, well reviewed three wheel cart with lots of little compartments, drink/umbrella holder, etc. (but it won’t be one of the big brands).
My new one came from rockbottomgolf.com. They seem to be one of the best places to actually have things in stock. Nothing jumps out at me as a fantastic deal there at the moment, but if you sign up for their marketing emails, they always seem to be running some sort of sales event, so at some point soon the pushcarts will get a discount.
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I always walk, sometimes I carry on longer or 18 I will use pull cart.
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First, I would kill to be able to walk the course but old ankle injury makes that unlikely.
My only chance would be with an electric push cart. I’d love to try before shelling out $2K. Anyone know of a course (in Dallas area) that has? My goal would be 9 holes at first.
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My previous course was like that (36 holes and 27 of them were almost un-walkable) and the membership fee included power carts so I never walked. I bought a Clic Gear for my tournament rounds and “road games” but for 10 years I played 95% of my rounds in a cart. I didn’t love it but it was nice luxury after a long day in the office if you wanted to get a quick round in as a threesome could play in 2.5-3 hours easily and I did try to walk a fair bit between shots if I wasn’t solo on a cart.
Since then, I’ve been a member at a walkable 18 hole club and now only ride a handful of rounds (usually some club event with carts included or a very hot afternoon round). I walk 95% of my round now. Love my Clic Gear and Cart Bag combo - now I finally understand why my wife loves a big purse 
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Yeah, having a push cart vs carrying allows so much extra stuff!
My course is walkable, just a ton of elevation changes and 16 is basically straight uphill and 18 is a decent distance from 17… it can make the last few holes a grind, especially as they aren’t easy holes!
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I’d like to see more dedicated time for walking at the municipal courses as well as push carts available for rent. I’ve said it here before, but carts were off limits for 2 months at the muni I play and it was the best 2 months I have ever had out there.
Pace of play was better
Average quality of player was better (no jokers trying to drink 18 beers)
Better rules compliance (less likely to re-tee for sh*ts and giggles if you have to walk over to the other side of the course to pick up two balls)
If the muni was walking only, I am not sure I would have joined a CC.
They will never get rid of them though. Too much revenue.
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Yeah this Spring, when my local courses re-opened … walking only … and stretched out tee times - play was just wonderful!! Quick, quiet.
I wish that more people would try walking and (motor) carts were reserved for the people who actually are physically limited and unable to walk the course…
But as mentioned, they are a big revenue generator.
Yup. Have even tried putting my bag on a power cart and then walking and it separates you from the rest of your group. I finally had to decide which was more important and chose the group over walking.
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