Wow. I'm really tired.

[SiberianDVM]

Today I walked 9 holes and I'm exhausted.

In my defense, this is the first time I've walked in 30 years. I carried a full set of clubs in my new Ogio Exo bag, and by the time I got to the 7th I was ready to call for an ambulance. If I do this again I may buy an electric bag cart. Somehow I made it through, even though 7, 8, & 9 are all uphill.

I had a 1 liter bottle of water, but that wasn't enough. On this course, Forest Hills, there are NO water sources. Yech.

I started at 4:30PM, playing with a real nice college kid, but I couldn't keep up with him after 5 holes, so he played ahead. Luckily, everyone was watching the Georgia football game, so the course was not crowded.

Oh, and I can't putt for crap.

 

[Loop]

Are you too old to walk?
Some days ago, I played with 2 retiree women, aged around 60-70.
These ladies could walk and play fast.

But try doing this a little more. 9 holes is a good start, then try extending it to 18. It'll build up your stamina, and you can only benefit from it.

 

[Silver]

Also, for a bit, you may try using a pull/push cart rather than carrying.

Just a thought.

 

[SilverUberXeno]

Yeah, that's a good idea. Takes a lot of strain off of your body, and you're still walking, so it's still good for you.

 

[SiberianDVM]

Are you too old to walk?

Sure seemed like it today!

I'm 53, so I'm not as young as I'd like. I will surely have to get a pull/pull or electric cart if I keep walking.

The weather today was perfect if a little warm @ 85F, and the course was beautifully green. I really enjoy being outside, and walking makes me appreciate the beauty more.

 

[SilverUberXeno]

No shame in getting a pull cart, friend. Especially if it helps you enjoy the game.

 

[obagain]

If you play on weekends, ask around to see if someone's kid wants to carry your bag for you.

It will help you get into shape and might bring a new person to the game of golf.

 

[Dave Ireland]

Bananas, energy bars and isotonic drink every 3/4 holes work fine for me

 

[SiberianDVM]

Can't decide whether to spend $200 on an electric cart or $50 on a push cart.

Anyone used an electric bag cart? Any good?

 

[Silver]

Why not spend $2 next time you go to rent a push cart and see how it works for you?

 

[SiberianDVM]

Why not spend $2 next time you go to rent a push cart and see how it works for you?

Too simple. I'm looking for the complex solution.

 

[SilverUberXeno]

Pull carts really take a LOT of stress off your body. I think you should rent one just to see. I carry for my school, and usually use a pull cart when I'm leisure golfing, and it really is WAAAAY less work to use a push cart. I think it'd be fine for you, ya charming young man.

 

[SiberianDVM]

I walked the back nine of the same course last evening, and I wasn't quite so tired as I was 5 days ago.

Carried the bag again, and did the 9 holes from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM or 1 & hour and 45 minutes. I hear complaints about slow play all the time, but I really don't see how I could have walked any faster.

And I made 3 pars, the first I have made since I started playing this summer. Unfortunately, a few other holes ate me up and I shot a 48. Still, that's the best I have ever done.

 

[Silver]

congrats!

good exercise AND a good score