Executive Golf Courses -- walk or ride?

[glgene]

Do most golfers at TV use a golf cart or walk on the Executive Golf Courses?

If you ride, must you stay on the cart path, or can you drive it anywhere (except the green, of course)?

Gene and Kathy, SW Ohio
TV Wannabes
Sipping our Diet Drinks:beer3:

[Topper1]

I prefer to walk for exercise and find it more enjoyable. I think they prefer that with a ride around cart that u stay of path.

[golfnut]

I walk but most ride, you must stay on the cart paths on par 3's and can take the carts on par 4's...............GN

[The Great Fumar]

By far most people ride, You must stay on cart paths on par three holes, Course's are really laid out for riders as some greens to tees are a quarter mile in length.......This makes walkers not very popular with riders......
The walker population is much higher in Jan. Feb.and Mar. When the renters are here.....whereas in the summer months walkers are fewer and far between. I personally dread playing with people who play for exercise, I prefer to play for the game......usually (but not always) an exercise player is one who walks on my putting line , talks while I hit and never repairs a ball mark.........
Sorry , I realize this sounds a little harsh but most of my golfing friends feel the same way.
The exception to this is if you are a beginner, Then the rules change because everyone has to start sometime and bend over backward to help someone get started in this game we love .....

glad to assist fumar ...:beer3:

[dillywho]

Golfers with some medical conditions can obtain what is called a Reasonable Access Card which allows them to drive to their ball and close, but not on, the green on both executive and championship courses. We didn't know that there was such a thing for a while until one of the starters at Glenview suggested that my husband obtain one. There are a couple of reasons for this: 1) the limitations of the golfer and 2) it speeds up play. You must pick up an application at the golf administration office and have it signed by a physician. If course conditions warrant, such as following heavy rains, then even these golfers must adhere to the cart path only rule on all holes. My husband has one because of his stroke. He still plays to a 20 handicap, just doesn't move as fast as he used to. (This does not allow him to drive me to my ball, though, so keep that in mind. Each golfer needing the pass must obtain one for themselves. Tags are issued on a daily basis from the starters and are placed on the windshield area of the cart on whichever side or sides the RA golfer or golfers sit.) Hope this info helps.

[The Great Fumar]

I would like to comment about the RA Card .....Even with this card the rule is you can't drive your cart closer than 15 ft. of the green......However I see this rule violated every time I'm out there ......Give someone an INCH !!!!!

fumar ..:undecided:

[dillywho]

I would like to comment about the RA Card .....Even with this card the rule is you can't drive your cart closer than 15 ft. of the green......However I see this rule violated every time I'm out there ......Give someone an INCH !!!!!

fumar ..:undecided:

You're right, some will. Then again, I've seen some walkers with pull carts just as inconsiderate or don't know any better. My husband has been a golfer many years and has marshalled (that's what they called them where we came from), etc. so he knows better. Sorry, didn't mean to start a controversy....just passing on information. Everyone (or most everyone) came or comes here to enjoy the remainder of their lives.

[Muncle]

I would like to comment about the RA Card .....Even with this card the rule is you can't drive your cart closer than 15 ft. of the green......However I see this rule violated every time I'm out there ......Give someone an INCH !!!!!

fumar ..:undecided:

15 FEET!!! Heeelllll, I thought it was 15 inches. My mistake. Sorry, Fumar.

On the positive side, since I got my drive anywhere pass, a lot more guys volunteer to ride with me. Big changes from the old days when a short straw and minor cursing always seem to be involved.

Back on subject, I find cart golf to be much more social than walking. I've met a lot of really nice folks the last 3+ years while sharing a golf cart.



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[colleenj]

I walk when I play the executive courses, it happens to be a personal preference. And contrary to what was said in an earlier post, I don't walk on anyone's putting line or talk while they are putting- I just happen to enjoy walking (I do know the rules). That is the nice thing about TV- there are choices. I have never held anyone up ( I have no trouble jogging on the cart path if there is a long distance between the holes) so therefore, no complaints.

[rshoffer]

Ialk them. You must stay on the cart patth except for the par 4/5 holes and/or if you have a special handicap sticker.

[Halle]

We walk them, there may come a day when we are unable to walk the courses but if we are healthy and capable we will walk. :agree:I agree with Colleenj we don't walk on any ones putting line and also don't mind jogging if necessary to keep up, we also have had no complaints.

Contrary to what some think we believe Golf should be fun!

:smiley:

[NavyCO]

I have a cart but I always walk and pull a cart and I have arthritis. Exercise is good and keeps you from gaining wt. Get up and out of the cart and walk for goodness sakes it won't kill ya and you might actually get some exercise let alone beat the carts to the green!

God make grass to walk on. Carts should be used on the Championship courses of course.

Ialk them. You must stay on the cart patth except for the par 4/5 holes and/or if you have a special handicap sticker.

[Russ_Boston]

Carts should be used on the Championship courses of course.

Not necessarily! As long as you stay within the posted time limits then you are welcome to walk with me:laugh:

[The Great Fumar]

I walk when I play the executive courses, it happens to be a personal preference. And contrary to what was said in an earlier post, I don't walk on anyone's putting line or talk while they are putting- I just happen to enjoy walking (I do know the rules). That is the nice thing about TV- there are choices. I have never held anyone up ( I have no trouble jogging on the cart path if there is a long distance between the holes) so therefore, no complaints.

Thank You
I stand by my prior post......On the Oakleigh course between 5 and 6 is about a quarter mile....On Churchhill Greens between 4 and 5 is about 1/3 of a mile . As the song goes , "KEEPING UP IS HARD TO DO " ( sorry Neil Sadaka)
What is quite obvious here is that your a lot younger than I ......

failing fumar ..:crap2:

[iaudit]

Sorry Fumar, my observations are the exact opposite.

I play once or twice a day, walk and carry my bag. I am able, like other walkers, to take a straight line to location of all my shots. I played Oakleigh yesterday, and started walking as soon as everyone putted out on number 5. By the time the group in carts passed me, I was almost halfway to the next teebox and was the third to tee off by the time that I got to number 6.

The biggest reason, IMHO, for slow play is marking your ball when not necessary, NOT lining up YOUR putt while one of your playing partners is putting, and not playing ready golf. If you are closer to the hole and are ready to hit, and noone else is ready, go ahead and play. Same thing on the tee, there are no HONORS when playing ready golf.

[Russ_Boston]

:agree:

Well stated.

[colleenj]

Sorry you are "failing" fumar :) Yes I am younger, I am 51 and walk and jog even when not playing golf so that is why "keeping up is NOT hard to do"... (My apologies to Neil too!)

[The Great Fumar]

Sorry Fumar, my observations are the exact opposite.

I play once or twice a day, walk and carry my bag. I am able, like other walkers, to take a straight line to location of all my shots. I played Oakleigh yesterday, and started walking as soon as everyone putted out on number 5. By the time the group in carts passed me, I was almost halfway to the next teebox and was the third to tee off by the time that I got to number 6.

The biggest reason, IMHO, for slow play is marking your ball when not necessary, NOT lining up YOUR putt while one of your playing partners is putting, and not playing ready golf. If you are closer to the hole and are ready to hit, and noone else is ready, go ahead and play. Same thing on the tee, there are no HONORS when playing ready golf.

IAUDIT
....Ok I can accept not marking your ball or not standing still while someone is putting and hitting out of turn with permission ......But am very curious how you manage to play twice a day when most of us have a problem getting one or two tee times a week this time of year, Is there something we should know about the system ????? I think this is a fair question and not out of line ????

idle fumar ..:shrug:

[iaudit]

Very simple. Since I walk and carry, I drive my car to most courses. Therefore, I am not very selective as to where I play. Since I usually have more than 10 points, I never put in a reservation request. I always wait until the scheduling has been done, usually three days in advance, and then go out and pick the times and places when I play. I am willing to play with three ladies, three men or any combination, as long as I don't have to play their balls, except on Men's day scrambles.

I believe the tee time system will allow as many tee times as you want, as long as they are about two-three hours apart.

Any more questions, will be glad to answer

[rshoffer]

:agree:Sorry Fumar, my observations are the exact opposite.

I play once or twice a day, walk and carry my bag. I am able, like other walkers, to take a straight line to location of all my shots. I played Oakleigh yesterday, and started walking as soon as everyone putted out on number 5. By the time the group in carts passed me, I was almost halfway to the next teebox and was the third to tee off by the time that I got to number 6.

The biggest reason, IMHO, for slow play is marking your ball when not necessary, NOT lining up YOUR putt while one of your playing partners is putting, and not playing ready golf. If you are closer to the hole and are ready to hit, and noone else is ready, go ahead and play. Same thing on the tee, there are no HONORS when playing ready golf.

[Topper1]

Thank You
I stand by my prior post......On the Oakleigh course between 5 and 6 is about a quarter mile....On Churchhill Greens between 4 and 5 is about 1/3 of a mile . As the song goes , "KEEPING UP IS HARD TO DO " ( sorry Neil Sadaka)
What is quite obvious here is that your a lot younger than I ......

failing fumar ..:crap2:

I am 73 and walk all the Executive Courses. On Churchill Greens between 4 and 5 as soon as putting done I leave for next hole. If Cart Riders get there first then they tee off and I tee off 4th. (Ready Golf) Same thing for Oakleigh. I think it is whatever a Golfer wishes to do. I have had not one complaint when I play with Riders. There are those Golfers who need to Ride and that is just fine. I respect them and they respect me. Walking if one can is great for the Heart.

[Russ_Boston]

Excellent attitude Topper!