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Walking or Riding - Does it affect your score?

ArmyGolf

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Just like the title states I am curious if you guys think that your performance on the course is affected by whether you walk or ride a power cart. I believe that I play better when I'm walking the course but I really have no data to back that up.


As for me, I am a bit nervous to be riding at #TheKing as I haven't ridden since last summer, and even then it was just 3 times during one week out of town. Am I simply over-thinking it or is this something that I should "practice" prior to an important event?

What say you?
 
First... I never walk.

Second, and this may be weird, but I play MUCH better when I ride (read; not drive the cart). I suck at driving golf carts, and when I drive my score suffers. Sounds odd, but it does.
 
War Eagle said:
First... I never walk.

Second, and this may be weird, but I play MUCH better when I ride (read; not drive the cart). I suck at driving golf carts, and when I drive my score suffers. Sounds odd, but it does.
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Then why did you drive when we played in Orlando? Lol.
 
I think I do play better when I walk or use a push cart. More time to think about my shot and figure out my next shot. In the cart it feels like its a race and you get distracted.
 
Jeff Spicoli said:
Then why did you drive when we played in Orlando? Lol.
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Wasnt my choice.

And, I believe I gave a "I suck at driving" disclaimer before we started?
 
War Eagle said:
First... I never walk.

Second, and this may be weird, but I play MUCH better when I ride (read; not drive the cart). I suck at driving golf carts, and when I drive my score suffers. Sounds odd, but it does.
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Have to drive. I don't mind walking. I'm not on tour, so no way in hell am I walking 18.

Also. I'm sorry.
 
I'm a few strokes better when I ride...perhaps a coincidence
 
I think if I'm just playing for practice, I do better when riding. But when I really want to score well, walking is much better for me.
 
All my best rounds are when I walk. I feel like I get into a better groove when I walk. Plus, I hate playing "cart golf." I way too often find myself in parts of the course where I can't bring the cart then wind up guessing what clubs to bring, usually bring the wrong clubs then need to decide if I want to run back to the cart or just hit with the wrong club. Either option throws me off. I like walkign up to my ball with my entire bag, I don't feel rushed and I enjoy my rounds more.
 
My scores have improved a little the more I walk. Plus, the ol belt is getting a little looser.


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I always ride.
 
War Eagle said:
Wasnt my choice.

And, I believe I gave a "I suck at driving" disclaimer before we started?
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I would never say something that like haha. I like to ride but not drive. Except when playing with War Eagle.

ArmyGolf, you'll be good dude. I don't think it should have an effect on your scores. You can always walk from your second shot to the green or something.
 
blugold said:
Have to drive. I don't mind walking. I'm not on tour, so no way in hell am I walking 18.

Also. I'm sorry.
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You were forced to ride with me, as well.

Sorry.
 
Army, yes you are over thinking this . Riding should not affect your game. If you're still worried, let your cart buddy drive. That way, you can exit the cart in the fairway and walk to your ball. I do that frequently just because I want the exercise.

My home course is "cart paths only". It's a mountain course and not conducive to walking. So, I don't get to walk often. The most enjoyable way to play is to walk with a caddy. Few courses offer that option any more. I miss it.
 
War Eagle said:
You were forced to ride with me, as well.

Sorry.
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Was that how it went? We were assigned? Either way, I drank a lukewarm lemon Gatorade and rum for a few holes. I wish I could blame you for that.
 
Due to my recent surgery the Doctor made the decision for me....HOWEVER...I will be and do prefer to walk, Other than the exercise I cant squat down like i used to so when i'm walking up toward the green it helps me get a better idea of the slopes, Also if i have hit a bad shot Driving up to a ball has not given me time to cool off so walking helps there as well
 
Already coming up with excuses? :D I don't think it makes a difference for me. I enjoy walking more though because I feel like I get to enjoy my time on the course more.
 
I can play the same walking or riding. Walking does give me time to think about my shots and riding gives me a chance to drink and chat. :)

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I prefer to walk, but if I have to ride, I prefer to drive...and none of this affects my score.
 
I usually walk, but I haven't noticed one or the other affecting my score. I will say that early in the season, I notice fatigue setting in the last few holes when I walk 18 at my course, which is pretty hilly. Riding on a course that's CPO probably does affect my score. I hate it.
 
never ride, and when I do, it throws me off balance and I struggle
 
On average I score better walking. #1 reason is I have my clubs with me so I don't hit shots with the wrong club just because I'm too lazy to go get the right club.
 
I tend to shoot better when I walk. Could be a mental thing, but it is what it is.
 
Just started to walk last month when I got my push cart so I don't have a good comparison yet. I do feel less distracted when I walk however, because I'm not with someone else and talking to them.


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Walking messes with my but only because I'm out of shape. I'm working on it, but it's a bit of a pain sometimes.
 
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