walking today for first time need some help?

Question

tell me what i should do, im an average player and ive always used a cart now im walking and i think i might slow people up, nehelp?

Answer 1

Be ready to walk off the tee box as soon as the last person in your foursome hits. If that person is you, after you've hit your tee shot get going. Maintain pace with the rest of the people in your group and make sure to stop to allow other players who are "out" hit their approach shots if your line of walking will interfere with their line of vision. If it doesn't keep walking to your shot. As you approach your ball in the fairway, pace off distance from the nearest yardage marker, that way when you get to your ball you'll be ready to select the correct club. When you get to the green place your bag on the back side of the green or the side of the green nearest the next teebox, and then go to play your putt or chip. This ensures that when you hole out your putt, you won't have to walk back to the front of the green or opposite side to get your bag. Oh, and when you are on the teebox, make sure you never place your bag behind the tees, place it to either side... some people find that distracting. You might be suprized to find that walking is actually faster then riding if you and your foursome follow these few simple tips.

I hope that helps, and welcome to golf the way it was meant to be played!
have a great round!

Answer 2

When you get to your ball go ahead and take the shot, until every one is on the green It's called playing "golf-ready". Amateurs get hung up about the etiquette of golf and it slows everyone down. When you get to your ball, hit it. Be sure you the other guys in your group understand what you're doing. They're probably the amateurs that get hung up on golf etiquette. You'll get the responses that tell you "you payed your green fee like everyone else" or "take your time and enjoy the scenery", blah, blah, blah. You're there for a good time, not a long time. Once you get into the game you will seldom notice the scenery.

Answer 3

I don't know what that person is talking about. The scenery is one of the best things about being out and playing golf, that is unless you don't like trees, animals and fresh air.

As for walking, I would play ready golf. If the person in the cart gets to their ball before you and they are ready to play their next shot, let them. It's not about who paid what money, it's about courtesy.

As for what to bring. Stay away from the energy bars and stick with stuff like bananas, apples etc. Don't eat a big meal just before teeing off or at the turn, as this could make you cramp up. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!!!
Take excess balls, clubs out of your bag to make it lighter.

If you do start to feel a bit tired and someone in your group is riding, ask if you can catch a ride for a couple of holes till you catch your breath.

Answer 4

Just remember that you paid your money to play just like everyone else. That being said if you fall out of position(more than one hole behind the group in front of you) ask one of the others in your group that is riding if you can get a ride till you get back in position. Usually though there is enough time to walk with out really holding people up simply because most people hit their shot jump in the cart race up to their ball and then have to wait till the other group clears to make their next shot. Also don't be surprised if you play better because you have more time to think about your game. Be sure to eat and drink enough to maintain your energy through out your round.

Answer 5

You really won't slow anyone down. Myself, my two daughters and my son (all accomplished golphers) can walk 18 in three hours. We don't hurry. We can even stop and take a few practice shots now and then as we wait on the cart-bound players in front of us to hit their shots.

Walking will improve your game. You approach your ball from behind and can be planning your shot as you walk up to it. Walking keeps you loose. You set your clubs down (in line with your target--heh heh) take a practice swing and hit it. Pick up your clubs and start walking. You won't slow ANYONE down. You will also find your stray shots easier since you can maintain a straight line to your ball. In a cart you usually can't do this.

The game becomes more social also. In a foursome with two carts you are stuck with whoever is in the cart with you. In a walking foursome you can have many fourway conversations as you stroll down the fairway.

Answer 6

if you plan on walking for the rest of you playing days i would buy a walking bag. This bag will be light weight, have a double (book bag style) strap, and a stand that will alow you to take the weight off your shoulders while you select a club. bring water or gatorade. depending on your age/strength you might want to buy/use a pull cart if your course has them. learn to pick your club as you walk up to your ball and plan where you want to aim your next shot.

Answer 7

As you're walking to your ball, plan your next shot. Check yardage in to the green as you're walking to the ball (look for the 150 marker). Try to think one step ahead, and don't dink around between shots. Have your golf towel positioned on your bag so that you can clean the clubface as you're walking to your next shot.

Answer 8

I've always liked waking a lot better then riding. Of course its great exercise, but it gives me chance to think about my next shot, and what i want to do with it. Just play at a good pace, dont rush, but dont waste time just standing around, and you will do fine.

Answer 9

I'd go at a pace that was comfortable to me. I'd just be prepared to let players behind me play through.

Answer 10

Put 1 foot in front of the other and keep doing that.