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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