Golf Random Irritations

[rudebhoy]

I've heard several clubs moving to a "carry if you can" approach. Most people are easily capable of carrying. If they do, then it means the few people who genuinely need to use a buggy or a trolley can do so without severely impacting the course.

We have (or had) a rule that if the course was sufficiently wet, the only people who could use a trolley were those who had submitted a letter from their doctor stating they were unable to carry.

That seems to have gone by the wayside now.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I've heard several clubs moving to a "carry if you can" approach. Most people are easily capable of carrying. If they do, then it means the few people who genuinely need to use a buggy or a trolley can do so without severely impacting the course.

Or maybe it's time to bring back caddies?

We are ‘carry if you can’ at the moment…even though the ground is generally dry and firm. I’m carrying. Plus some members are using mats for the first time…I’ve bought one but not yet used it. Want a bit of golf on my own having a go and adjusting before using in a round.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

We have (or had) a rule that if the course was sufficiently wet, the only people who could use a trolley were those who had submitted a letter from their doctor stating they were unable to carry.

That seems to have gone by the wayside now.

Each course must make provisions for players to be able to play the course - if people can’t carry then trolleys must only be banned due to health and safety issues and it’s the same with buggies

We have put ropes out to ensure trollies and buggies are directed in the safe areas to enable them to be used in most conditions

And there is of course the same moans about the ropes being away from the greens and their ball being on the other side etc

Normally tell them that they can carry if they want , and if we didn’t have the ropes out then trolleys would be banned

 

[Orikoru]

I've heard several clubs moving to a "carry if you can" approach. Most people are easily capable of carrying. If they do, then it means the few people who genuinely need to use a buggy or a trolley can do so without severely impacting the course.

Or maybe it's time to bring back caddies?

Whenever I see 'carry if you can' it usually results in only about 5% of people carrying. Most people see that as a green light to just use their trolley.

 

[Imurg]

Whenever I see 'carry if you can' it usually results in only about 5% of people carrying. Most people see that as a green light to just use their trolley.

As our Head Greenie says.....even 1 less trolley on the course is a win...

We go to Carry if you can from about mid-November u till April....many do, many can't.....
If I'm just doing 9 I'll probably carry but if I'm playing 18 then carrying will result in pain....lots of pain...

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Whenever I see 'carry if you can' it usually results in only about 5% of people carrying. Most people see that as a green light to just use their trolley.

Thankfully we have a good amount that go to carrying when the Green staff ask people to carry if they can - you can certainly tell on course as well

 

[cliveb]

Played today and had my worst ever meltdown.
24 points after 11 holes.
Then Mr S***k paid me a visit, refused to leave, and I ended up with 27.

 

[Swinglowandslow]

These wet winters are likely to be a problem for me.
I can carry ( 4 or 5 clubs) for nine holes.
I can’t walk 18, even with a trolley. Elderly Leg issues , so summer only competitive golf would be the case on many courses. Where I am, however, allow personal buggies where many would not.

 

[IanM]

I carry locally now as I can't be bothered to keep cleaning the powakaddy!

I only carry 7 clubs and minimise everything else in the bag. Full bag is too heavy, but I always used to carry, preferred it.

 

[upsidedown]

Carry in the Winter, all 14 clubs ,4 balls, waterproof jacket and wear waterproof trousers if rain forecast