Carrying vs trolleying

I don't get the argument about time to set up an electric trolley. It takes no more than a minute. Leave the house one minute earlier and you're sorted. Also, the amount of time people spend faffing around in general before a game is much longer...
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I think it's more than just setting it up. It's charging the battery, loading the car (possibly unloading something else to make room), assembling it, taking apart again, unloading the car again, putting the battery on charge again (repeat ad infinitum).

Compared with a carry bag in a locker it is a lot of extra messing about (which incidentally my mate uses as an excuse to never get the drinks in as he's always last in the bar!!) and more so if you play 4/5 times a week like I do. that's why I only bother for comps. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be without the trolley but in no way is it essential for enjoying a game.

Also, I don't get the argument about playing in the rain being easier..... the only thing that enhances my enjoyment is walking in.
 
I wouldn't be without my powakaddy now........I mean how else could I get my oversize tour bag filled with pie's, chocolate, fizzy drinks and all things that make you fat around the golf course?

Saying that, I shot my best round of golf ever a couple of weeks ago. I was carrying, with half a set of clubs.

:D :D :D
 
I am a fit, strong bloke and cannot understand the macho thing about carrying.

As a sportsman, I am looking for every advantage I can get. Spending 3+ hours carrying >15kg on my back is not going to help my physical condition during a round. It is likely to impair me, even if only to a small degree.

I use a push trolley as I fully agree that the biomechanical motion of pulling a trolley is not a helpful one. I don't use an electric trolley, as I really don't see the need as a push trolley requires next-to-no effort at all.

Using a trolley means I will move faster around the course. I have never once felt that I would have been better off with a carry bag in any shot situation, so I don't understand why people seem to think the carry option provides some sort of advantage in this regard. Yes, you might need to swerve around a green, but as this stops additional walking on the green, what is wrong with that? Seeing someone wander across the green with the bag on their back isn't improving the putting surface.

I switch to a bag in winter with only a half set. Main reason for this is because of the mud and rubbish you collect on a trolley at this time of year, so it's just easier to carry.

I know there appears to be some weird belief that carrying is the 'true' way of playing. I can live without the clank of irons, the permanent fraying of my golf jumpers/shirts, the lack of stuff and my gear being blown over in the wind thanks.

A push trolley speeds me up, means I'm fresh as a daisy, have everything I'll ever need on a course and needs no effort.

When I see tour pros carrying their own bags, then I'll think about it.
 
As an aside - how much stuff do people actually need in their golf bags?

If it's 18 holes, surely a half litre of water / juice, perhaps a banana or chocolate bar, and a light waterproof suit suffice, or no?
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Couple of balls surely ;)
 
As an aside - how much stuff do people actually need in their golf bags?

If it's 18 holes, surely a half litre of water / juice, perhaps a banana or chocolate bar, and a light waterproof suit suffice, or no?
 
I use an electric trolley nowadays because even the lightest stand bag can double its weight when all our stuff goes into it, the people that bemoan them and carry really ought to give one a go to see the added pleasure that it can bring to a game.
 
The thing with push trolleys is that you have to push them. (no sh sherlock). This means you can't wander along cleaning your clubs, putting head covers on, marking your score, taking off a jumper, etc. Yes, better than a pull trolley, but to me, carrying or electric enables you to do stuff while you walk, which I find useful.
 
Ah, are you not familiar with the 'hefty shove' and do stuff while its freewheeling along method? Or my other fave, the use-my-groin to keep shoving it along while I do stuff.

Admittedly, only options on 3-wheels and the flatter parts of courses...
 
Or my other fave, the use-my-groin to keep shoving it along while I do stuff.

Admittedly, only options on 3-wheels and the flatter parts of courses...
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I do this - push it along hands free, quite often.

Never even considered whether I was alone in this :D

in answer to the O.P.

I use a push trolley mostly in the summer and for serious games, otherwise it's a 10 club set in a decent carry bag. This time of year, that's downgraded to even less clubs in a 3-way one-up-from-a-pencil bag.

This sort of thing

http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_bags/mizuno/scratch-sac_golf_bag_pencil_pencil_golf_bags/p1146

no stand, but fairly rigid construction.
 
As an aside - how much stuff do people actually need in their golf bags?

If it's 18 holes, surely a half litre of water / juice, perhaps a banana or chocolate bar, and a light waterproof suit suffice, or no?
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Couple of balls surely ;)
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:D

maybe some bats to hit them with too?
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A little blanket in case you come across two young females frolicking on the course? x
 
My missus tolerates me playing golf as she see's it as one way for me to get my weekly exercise whilst carrying my bag.

If I told her I was moving to an electric trolley I don't think I would play again (guess who wears the trousers in our house!!!) ;)
 
I bought a Go Kart (in summer) this year after carrying for 2 years. its been great!

I keep myself fit (run 10-14k a week, go to gym couple of times). I dont play golf to keep fit, I play golf as I enjoy smashing a driver, wedging it in close and putting (with the lads watching...!). Really good in matches as no fatigue issues for last few vital holes.

A power trolley means I'm fresher after 18 and ready for more. Let the kids use trolleys if it gets them playing more golf (they are only copying the adults) - and then get them doing other things which will make fitter (and better golfers)

I carry in winter as its so wet and mucky if I have to. Bag is lighter as im wearing all the jumpers/ waterproofs/ hats/ gloves, etc rather than lugging them round in case its cold/ wet in summer.
 
If I'm in a competition then I use a pull trolley - the reason being that it'll save me a bit of energy. If I'm simply out with mates then I'll carry.

At the moment I'm trolleying all the time as the hood on my carry bag is broken - hoping Santa leaves one for me in 9 days time.......
 
If you can afford an electric tolley then buy one as you can be a little bit more fresher coming down the last stretch. I often carry with 7 clubs in the bag when just playing a few holes or just wanting to practise with a few clubs. Overall im on the fence with this arguement.
 
Think laterally chaps. Have a child and when they are old/strong enough have them caddy for you. You stay fresh as can be and you have all your clubs next to you. Alternatively get HID to do it. :p
 
I'm getting splinters fromsitting on this fence. I'm a fan of both. In the summer its all I needs to carry my clubs, a showerproof top, a couple of drinks and a couple of bananas. I can get anywhere on the course (and with my driving that can mean anywhere) without a problem. It lives in my locker and so I can go straight out after work with no hassle.

However if I'm playing a competitive round and at this time of year I want everything I might need with me and this is where the trolley scores. I want a full set of waterproofs, a couple of spare towels, spare gloves, plus the food and drink I'd have in the summer. Anyone whose carried a bag packed with this amount of gear will know how it has an impact on your game even if you are fit and strong.

I have to say I do feel tireder when I carry which is due to my diabestes and is the reason I got my electric trolley to start with. think its telling that whenever the county matches have been played at my club (by good golfers obviously) the large percentage all opt for an electric trolley. There must be a reason

At the end of the day its about personal choice and there are plus and minus points for both. What I want from either is ease of access to my gear with minimal fuss getting my clubs in and out.
 
In an ideal world I would be as Rich as Tiger Woods and would be able to afford a couple of Dolly Birds to carry for me. :eek:

However in the real world, a back op 3 years ago has left me with no desire to lunk my gear around the course, so I use a manual trolley, currently with Hedgehogs, which I find very easy to use, OK Aylesbury is a flat course, if it were more hilly, then a lecky one would no doubt be purchased.
 
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