[Polar Bear]

I do not mean to belittle riders in any way. I ride when necessary and know the need will increase as the years pass. It definitely has its place to open up golf for us as we age.

But I do feel walking is the most enjoyable and efficient way to play the game. I even want to walk on the championship courses, but I will admit there are a couple of places where walking from the green to the next tee is extremely long. I can't cite which nines specifically, but when I played in a scramble at Palmer last month, the last green on one nine was a LONG way from the clubhouse (and the first tee for the next nine). Riders have to get back on the rec trail and ride for quite a ways to get back to continue on the next nine. It might not be a show-stopper for a walker, but even at a brisk pace, there may be a little delay while you catch up.

I haven't played a lot of the championship courses yet, but I hope that is one of the most extreme examples and similar scenarios are not too common.