Push Carts - Average age of owner?

[dplasters]

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I see what you did there...


After reading this thread I'm picking up a Clicgear 3.0 this winter.. Hopefully I can get it for a steal with the 3.5/4 coming out in February.

[reyesja]

Interesting comments by everyone. Im 23 and I am seriously considering buying a clicgear 3.0 because it would save me tons of money on golf. Im addicted and paying 12- 14 dollars for the cart can be saved for other golf gear. Plus, I feel like walking the course makes me feel more like the pros.

[Titleist87]

I'm 41 and after a round of carrying a lite bag with 13 clubs and a few balls on a short course, I was sore. Hunting the mountains the weekend before did not help up. It just made me realize I'm not as young as I used to be and my body is telling me that. I think I will seriously look into a cart for next season.

[garcia51694]

27 and a former D1 Basketball player.....and love my Clicgear 3.0

[don golferinpa]

I'm in my early 60's and walk whenever possible, unless the terrain is too steep, or there is a significant distance between green and next tee that would slow play. I have a bag boy quad, and highly recommend it over the 3 wheels, having owned bag boy push carts, as it's more stable, and can be pushed down a decline, without veering to far for a straight direction. This also depends on the weight distribution.

[chasemyaccord]

I'm 29 and I am really thinking about buying a Clicgear 3.0 (especially since you can get one for $150 at Sports Authority this week). I have no issues carrying since I've been doing it the past few years for my golf league at work. Even though it's only a nine hole match, I do notice my muscles tightening up a bit toward the end of the round. I've tried my friend's Clicgear and it's effortless to push it around. Plus it allows you to get a cart bag, which is cool since I usually ride on the weekends anyway (why not if it's the same price as walking).

My biggest dilemma is that I drive a G37 coupe and I can barely manage to fit two stand bags in the trunk. I did put my friend's Clicgear in my trunk once, but the trunk barely managed to close. I'd definitely have to fold down my seats if I were to carry a cart bag and the clicgear. Ugh, stupid 9.7 cubic feet of trunk space...

[Hendu24]

Here at my local course, I end up golfing with the same older gentleman a lot. He's 68, carries his bag 5 days a week. And has 17 clubs in his bag lol. He always makes fun of guys my age that dont carry their own bags. Ever since then I never plan on getting a push cart lol. Im 22 by the way.

[theonlybfc]

i figure ive more than pay'd off my cheap cart i bought 5 years ago. it only cost me $79 and i have well over 100 rounds on it. average $20 for 18 holes in a cart and thats alot of money saved. I think i've more than earned to upgrade to the clicgear this year. I like how small they have the ability to fold up to fit in the trunk.

[Mi-Golfer]

Just turned 50 last month (that was hard to admit) I play in 9 hole league and have used my Sum Mountain V1 for the last 5 years. On the weekends most of the places I play are cart only.

[MarkFromTheUK]

33.

Just joined the cart club, as I want to take some strain off my back.

[DoglegRight]

I'm about to turn 32 and I've used a Sun Mountain Speed Cart for the last two years. I have a lightweight Titleist stand-bag that I could carry, but my back will feel sore after 9 holes. For me, the push cart is like my GPS unit, it makes the game faster, easier and ultimately, more enjoyable.

[Ri_Redneck]

It a PULL cart and as soon as your shoulders, neck, back, etc. start having problems, it's time to get one.

BT

[Oliver Klozoff]

39 and started using one last year. i love it. easy on the back. more energy at end of round. no need to stuff gear in bag when cart has storage.

best ever in the rain. umbrella sits in holder and i can stand there all day while guys in power carts and carrying are getting soaked. gloves stay dry. towels stay dry.

i do think they are tough on the course maintenance. the rough just off the greens at my course suffers from these. i make a concerted effort to keep it at least 5 yards off the green or on paths whenever possible.

[Adamgraeff]

Lots of HS golfers use em.. Mostly girls

[WalleyeDave]

51 . Get injections in my back for bad disc.

[dgrove12]

I have never walked the course... always ride. I just purchased a BagBoy Quad for my SM C-130 and look forward to experiencing a new side of the game. I've read that it's a whole new ball game and I'm excited to try. My only problem is that I'm the only person in my group of friends that's willing to try it. Seems like it would be less fun walking when everyone else is riding. I'm curious what other's experiences are like. Do you guys still walk when your partners ride? For league, it's a no brainer. But for the weekend rounds, I just don't see anyone in my group joining me on foot. Kinda stinks.

[Mschumacher]

I'm 29 and always carry. Last week I played and then had some kind of sciatic pain in my left leg. Basically couldn't walk without a cane. So I just ordered a push cart and hopefully I won't get this horrible pain again. Joining the push cart crew

[Fyparr]

27, but gave my clic-gear to my dad.

[DavePelz4]

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I have never walked the course... always ride. I just purchased a BagBoy Quad for my SM C-130 and look forward to experiencing a new side of the game. I've read that it's a whole new ball game and I'm excited to try. My only problem is that I'm the only person in my group of friends that's willing to try it. Seems like it would be less fun walking when everyone else is riding. I'm curious what other's experiences are like. Do you guys still walk when your partners ride? For league, it's a no brainer. But for the weekend rounds, I just don't see anyone in my group joining me on foot. Kinda stinks.
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I started walking about 5 years ago with my regular group and they continued to ride. It never bothered me in the least and it didn't bother them. Now, we all walk, our pace of play has gotten faster and we seem to laugh a lot more because all of us are walking together. Do it.

[don golferinpa]

[quote name='dgrove12' timestamp='1361649575' post='6487461']
I have never walked the course... always ride. I just purchased a BagBoy Quad for my SM C-130 and look forward to experiencing a new side of the game. I've read that it's a whole new ball game and I'm excited to try. My only problem is that I'm the only person in my group of friends that's willing to try it. Seems like it would be less fun walking when everyone else is riding. I'm curious what other's experiences are like. Do you guys still walk when your partners ride? For league, it's a no brainer. But for the weekend rounds, I just don't see anyone in my group joining me on foot. Kinda stinks.
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I've had my bag boy quad for 2 years now, and play with a partner who always rides, because of his age 74. He provides occassional lifts up steep inclines or where green and tee distances are great. I can keep up with him, but I'm a fast walker. We play in 3 1/2 hours when there's no slow play ahead of us. I really enjoy walking, find many ground onions(balls). Walking is very advantagious on cart path only days, no risk of forgetting clubs.
You'll enjoy the walk and feel pleasantly tired afterwards, ready for a cold one and smorgasbord.

[NYCgolfer17]

Am I the only one who thinks carrying is easier (and faster) than using a push cart? When carrying, I can take direct route to my ball regardless of the terrain. I feel like the guys I play with that are pushing stick to the cart path and take the path of lease resitiance. Its also def easier to carry up and down steep hills than it is to push a cart.

[DavePelz4]

Not really sure why you think you can't do that with a push cart...terrain doesn't really play a factor. Unless you're going over a creek, we walk directly to the ball.

[greens hit]

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Am I the only one who thinks carrying is easier (and faster) than using a push cart? When carrying, I can take direct route to my ball regardless of the terrain. I feel like the guys I play with that are pushing stick to the cart path and take the path of lease resitiance. Its also def easier to carry up and down steep hills than it is to push a cart.
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Gotta agree. Steep hills are a b1tch when pushing. Carrying vs pushing pretty much comes down to sore shoulders vs sore legs, IMO.

[KarstenK]

43 now, but been using them since mid 30's

[bigdawginva]

From the time I took up the game at 21 until I gave up the game at 35 I always walked and carried my bag. Since I took up the game again last summer after a 20 year absence I've been riding but after reading this thread I'm going to start walking again and just received my Bag Boy Quad a few days ago. Looking forward to walking the course(s) this year.

[JDFish]

47 and I walk every round I can. Until this year I've carried, but I'm tired of the neck/shoulder/back pain after a round. Just ordered a Clicgear 3.5 to kick off this season.

[the4hornes]

I'm 52 and have a Bag Boy Automatic cart. This time of year, I walk about once a week after work. There is nothing like walking 18 late in the day and having the whole course to myself.

[lookslikeme]

I've had a pull cart for the last 3 years. Cheaper than taking a cart, I can play just as fast, and it helps pace the game better. When I used a cart I played faster which hurts my game and bouncing around around in the cart was hard on my back.

[59Bassman]

40, prefer to walk whenever possible. When I came back to the game about 6 years ago, I bought a stand bag and found that carrying 18 aggravated some old shoulder injuries I had. I picked up a Clicgear 2.0 and a cart bag and really enjoy the combo.

In fact, I play with some guys around my age on Sunday mornings, and we normally ride (this course has a 1/2 mile path to the 10th). We're normally the first group off. A few weeks ago the cart guy didn't show, and we were offered the choice to either walk or wait 30 mins. My playing partners all had stand bags, and were willing to walk but concerned about my cart bag. I walked back to the car, got my Clicgear, and was ready to go. I took a TON of crap on the 1st tee for my "grandpa" cart. But by the time we were on #7, I had received a couple of lucrative financial offers to trade bag setups.

[bwrichmond]

Couple thoughts...

First, the poll results here may be a little skewed. I don't know what the average age of membership on this site is, but I know my dad (age 60) would not be posting to this poll. That being said, I'm surprised there are as many younger players using them. 27 here and I've used one since I graduated college. At first, it was to save money. My memberships are walking and it doesn't cost me anything to push my clubs around. Recently, however, I've noticed that I can play Friday, Saturday, Sunday (when the wife allows) and not be in pain Monday, which was frequent when carrying. These have all been mentioned of course.

Recently, the group I play with (around 40 guys each Friday, 50 each Saturday) has been increasing from 4-5 guys each day walking to 15-20 guys each day walking. I think it's catching on. And I frankly love the accessories for the Clicgear series carts. My hands aren't cold because of the mitts. My hydrapack with ice in it stays cold for 5 hours, and I stay warmer by walking on those colder days.

Here's to continuing the movement!