Juniors with electric trolleys! Should this be banned

[pokerjoke]

Im all for do what you feel is best,im looking to get an electric trolley soon,mainly for the more hilly courses i play.I also carry,and own a push trolley.Theres nothing worse than carrying when its wet and windy.
Juniors with electric are very few and far between,should they be banned,no,imo

 

[mostivoi]

Surely carrying builds there strength and fitness. I managed to carry when i was 14 and can carry now after laying bricks and blocks all day. Plus carrying is so much quicker especially this time of year with all the ropes etc

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I can understand some of the sentiments on here but the cynic in me says it smacks of spoilt brat and that they only have it because it is fashionable and you can have a big flash bag too. If you want to protect the clubs then get some iron covers.

I carried all through my teenage years and beyond including some of the mini tour sized bags (no I know it was silly) and didn't come to that much grief. I think they could carry, especially as a few will be playing rugby etc and so their bodies are already getting a pounding and it would surely build some stamina. I'm all for the really young juniors (say 8-14) carrying but after that start growing up a bit

 

[Fyldewhite]

All of this is great to see but i do draw the line at twelve year olds with electric trolleys? Golf is a still a sport isn't it! or is it me?

It's you FFS!! Take a chill pill. Once they get a bit bigger and outside the (obviously) cosy environment provided by mummy and daddy, they will have to live in the real world complete with banter and taking the p*** etc. They will soon learn.

 

[TobyRich1928]

I don't think it matters! If I see someone come along to the first tee with trolley in a junior match! I don't instantly think there a women and that they aren't man enough to carry their pwn clubs! We should judge people on their golf, not the way they transport their clubs!

 

[Swinger]

Why should they smash there backs up carrying clubs? If they play alot they dont need the extra weight to lug round the course.

This is a really good point.

They are not fully developed yet and rarely have the correct straps and adjustments in use. This can lead to life long back problems.
Possibly not electric trollies are needed but I'd try and keep them away from carrying.

No its not, how did everyone else manage 10 - 15 years ago. You had no choice BUT to carry and I dont know of anyone of my friends that I played with who now have problems.
Having said all that its a choice thing shirley, if they want to, and can get the parents to fork out the wedge, then whats the problem?

With that attitude we would still be using asbestos. Times change and I know a couple of physios who really think this can lead to long term back problems. I'm no expert but it does make sense.

I agree with the outlook of the OP with regards to junior players getting all the gear at a whim but I know a few people who could have done with getting their clubs on a trolly sooner rather than later.
Some of the juniors I see have clubs and bags bigger than they are and if they are not using both straps or have them properly adjusted it can't be doing them any good to have all that weight swinging about of their backs.

 

[clubchamp07]

What does it matter? If the kids can afford the trollies then good for them. I think it may help speed them up on the course.
Do you think we need to put an age limit on using trollies. NOBODY UNDER 60 ALLOWED TO USE A TROLLEY!!

 

[Bacardibatman]

I carried my bag alot when i was a junior and this was when bags werent as light weight as todays

i was below 5ft and less than 6 & a bit stone til i was 15

whats wrong with a normal trolley??? pffft kids these days

im in the "theyre just spoilt brats " camp

and i bet the ones saying they arent - spoil their kids alot

yeah im no Politically correct wet thats gonna pull my punches lol

and beggsy - did up ( until xmas ) the same thing ,bumpin up tiles im 41, man the hell up u'll give roofers a bad name lol

 

[Smiffy]

I was below 5ft and less than 6 & a bit stone til i was 15

So was Lefite.

Come to think of it, he still is

 

[USER1999]

Our juniors are advised to use an electric trolley. Most then do.

Most then change to carry bags at aged 16ish, as it's less faff, and electric trolleys become uncool.

It all sorts itself out in the end. Life is about choice.

 

[surefire]

It's terrible, they should also be playing with gutta-percha golf balls and hickory shafts!

On a serious note, people play golf for different reasons. Some play for exercise, in which case carrying their bag may be part of it, others play to be competitive, in which case they will take any advantage available to help.

My personal view is that I'd rather have it as easy as possible on course, as my aim is to play golf and shoot a low score. My exercise and fitness gains come from the gym, not carrying a heavy bag around.

Just like people say there are no pictures on the scorecard, there is also no section to mark how heavy your bag was and how macho you were by carrying it round!

 

[chris661]

Why should they smash there backs up carrying clubs? If they play alot they dont need the extra weight to lug round the course.

This is a really good point.

They are not fully developed yet and rarely have the correct straps and adjustments in use. This can lead to life long back problems.
Possibly not electric trollies are needed but I'd try and keep them away from carrying.

No its not, how did everyone else manage 10 - 15 years ago. You had no choice BUT to carry and I dont know of anyone of my friends that I played with who now have problems.
Having said all that its a choice thing shirley, if they want to, and can get the parents to fork out the wedge, then whats the problem?

With that attitude we would still be using asbestos. Times change and I know a couple of physios who really think this can lead to long term back problems. I'm no expert but it does make sense.

I agree with the outlook of the OP with regards to junior players getting all the gear at a whim but I know a few people who could have done with getting their clubs on a trolly sooner rather than later.
Some of the juniors I see have clubs and bags bigger than they are and if they are not using both straps or have them properly adjusted it can't be doing them any good to have all that weight swinging about of their backs.

Oh come on, how many people that you played golf with now have long term back problems from carrying a bag as a kid. Yes it could happen but so could getting knocked over by a bus, might as well just stay in bed.

 

[surefire]

Oh come on, how many people that you played golf with now have long term back problems from carrying a bag as a kid. Yes it could happen but so could getting knocked over by a bus, might as well just stay in bed.

But if you don't run into the road in front of buses, the odds are in your favour...

 

[need_my_wedge]

When I joined my 10 year old in to the club, he was advised by the secretary not to carry as his body is still growing. I have similar rules at the aikido club, we don't do certain techniques with the juniors for the same reason.

I won't buy my son an electric trolley (it took me 40+ years before I could afford one for myself), he has a pull trolley, but through the last 6 months has been carrying like me, of his own choice. He's free to make that decision, or revert to his trolley if he wants to.

For those that do have an electric cart, so what! If their parents can afford it, maybe the junior works a part time job or just saved up for it. It doesn't really matter how they got it, if they've got one, why should they be pilloried by people on here for using it? All the talk of carrying makes you a man etc. is utter bo***cks, that's as much a snobby attitude as any.

Sometimes I carry, sometimes I use my cart. I used my cart for only the second time since November on Sunday, and shot my best round ever. Coincidentally, I was very relaxed walking around the course, and had a lot more energy than I do when hoofing the bag around.If you want to carry, fine, your choice. If you want to use an electric cart, regardless of age, fine, your choice. Far be it from me to tell you what to do.

Let's put it back in perspective, it's about a round of golf, a bit of fun, out with your mates. You could be living in Libya.

 

[Imurg]

When I joined my 10 year old in to the club, he was advised by the secretary not to carry as his body is still growing. I have similar rules at the aikido club, we don't do certain techniques with the juniors for the same reason.

I won't buy my son an electric trolley (it took me 40+ years before I could afford one for myself), he has a pull trolley, but through the last 6 months has been carrying like me, of his own choice. He's free to make that decision, or revert to his trolley if he wants to.

For those that do have an electric cart, so what! If their parents can afford it, maybe the junior works a part time job or just saved up for it. It doesn't really matter how they got it, if they've got one, why should they be pilloried by people on here for using it? All the talk of carrying makes you a man etc. is utter bo***cks, that's as much a snobby attitude as any.

Sometimes I carry, sometimes I use my cart. I used my cart for only the second time since November on Sunday, and shot my best round ever. Coincidentally, I was very relaxed walking around the course, and had a lot more energy than I do when hoofing the bag around.If you want to carry, fine, your choice. If you want to use an electric cart, regardless of age, fine, your choice. Far be it from me to tell you what to do.

Is the right answer.

Some people need to start worrying about more important things.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Is the right answer.

Some people need to start worrying about more important things.

Just re-edited my post to add something similar before I saw your post.

 

[Toby_LeRhone]

There's nothing more fun in junior sport than having the latest gear to show off to your mates. If it gets people playing sport, long may this continue. Electric trolleys; what a scream! I'm just surprised they're not racing round in buggies.

 

[Robobum]

....... All the talk of carrying makes you a man etc. is utter bo***cks, that's as much a snobby attitude as any.

..........If you want to carry, fine, your choice. If you want to use an electric cart, regardless of age, fine, your choice. Far be it from me to tell you what to do.

Let's put it back in perspective, it's about a round of golf, a bit of fun, out with your mates. You could be living in Libya.

+1

Well said that man

 

[Smiffy]

I'd much rather see a group of 14 year olds on a golf course with electric trollies than outside the off licence kicking some old codger to death.

 

[Crazyface]

Another vote for the trolleys from me. I played rugby at 13 front row, and now have a knackered back (prolapsed disc) which I know I did when playing at the time. You've only got one and it cannot be replaced. Look after it.