How do you transport your bag around the course??

red ears

What mode of golf transport do most people on boards use. I am thinking on getting an electric trolley. Any opinions on the various modes of transporting clubs around the course would be welcome.

razorblunt

Carry Bag, up and across tees, greens, into the trees if needed and accessible. Don't find any tiredness either from it.
I definitely feel shoulder cramps from dragging a cart though, especially if the course is hilly.

When golfing abroad it's carts all the way. beep beep.

martinkop

3 wheel push trolley.

Had a 2 wheel pull trolley before that, and changing was a great decision. shoulder cramps as mentioned above are a thing of the past.

finglashoop

martinkop wrote: »

3 wheel push trolley.

Had a 2 wheel pull trolley before that, and changing was a great decision. shoulder cramps as mentioned above are a thing of the past.

+1

Changed recently from 2 wheel to three and its much better

Did have electric but got rid as i felt too lazy with it.

Jawgap

red ears wrote: »

What mode of golf transport do most people on boards use. I am thinking on getting an electric trolley. Any opinions on the various modes of transporting clubs around the course would be welcome.

Electric trolleys are for 'oul fellahs......

.....or so I thought until I fell in with some of our senior cup squad one evening when they were out practising....I was carrying, they were electrically powered and as one of them said, "you want to be as fresh as possible coming to those final three holes" - reckoned if an electric trolley was good enough for them, it was certainly good enough for me

callaway92

Electric Trolley

I'm 25 and suffering from carrying the bag when I was younger (because it was the 'cool' thing).

Seriously, the weight you are carrying will leave lasting damage on your back/shoulders. Electric trolley is well well worth it.

fred funk }{

Got an electric last year and as a result much fresher finishing a round and must be worth a shot or two.

Wichita Lineman

Switched to electric last year and it's a huge difference. My arms used to be knackered after a round and it's all down to the fact that when you are pulling a trolley it's an unnatural position for your arm to be in for a long period.

red ears

Jawgap wrote: »

Electric trolleys are for 'oul fellahs......

.....or so I thought until I fell in with some of our senior cup squad one evening when they were out practising....I was carrying, they were electrically powered and as one of them said, "you want to be as fresh as possible coming to those final three holes" - reckoned if an electric trolley was good enough for them, it was certainly good enough for me

I was fine with my push trolley but i am seeing more and more people using electric and i'm a little jealous when they are sauntering up a steep hill with their electric powered trolley and i'm puffing and panting.

callaway92

fred funk }{ wrote: »

Got an electric last year and as a result much fresher finishing a round and must be worth a shot or two.

Wichita Lineman wrote: »

Switched to electric last year and it's a huge difference. My arms used to be knackered after a round and it's all down to the fact that when you are pulling a trolley it's an unnatural position for your arm to be in for a long period.

Yup,

The pulling trolley still isn't as bad as carrying it, but it's still not great (especially if you're walking up a hill it puts an awful strain on your back).

If people are saying they don't get tired carrying the bag etc, they are either A) lying or haven't used the electric cart to feel the difference.

Jawgap

red ears wrote: »

I was fine with my push trolley but i am seeing more and more people using electric and i'm a little jealous when they are sauntering up a steep hill with their electric powered trolley and i'm puffing and panting.

I certainly feel a lot fresher towards the end of any round and if I play 36 I am definitely way less tired for the final 9.

maybe it has helped with my scoring, maybe not - I certainly feel that I'm less likely to make a stupid decision because I'm tired.....

......and yes, it's great coming to a hill and hitting the gas to have the thing drag me up and over

razorblunt

callaway92 wrote: »

Yup,

The pulling trolley still isn't as bad as carrying it, but it's still not great (especially if you're walking up a hill it puts an awful strain on your back).

If people are saying they don't get tired carrying the bag etc, they are either A) lying or haven't used the electric cart to feel the difference.

Or c) I've got a shoulder as broad as some bunkers and it's not an issue.


I don't play regular enough to have an electric cart, but if I did I would have no qualms about using it, regardless of age, fitness or shoulder width!!!

Senna

Switched to an Electric trolley in my mid 30's, might carry the odd round, won't ever go back to a push /pull trolley, I find them worse than carrying, especially on hilly courses.

kieran.

callaway92 wrote: »

If people are saying they don't get tired carrying the bag etc, they are either A) lying or haven't used the electric cart to feel the difference.

Had an electric trolley for 3-4 years, started carrying in winter 2016 and find it an awful lot more convenient and I play on quite a demanding hilly course.

mighty magpie

clicgear push trolley, not electric but is easily pushed.

as long as i've plenty of food/water with me i'll be 100% for 18 holes.

FixdePitchmark

Push is very good.

I think I play fairly irregularity and when I have a chance to be worrying about batteries.

I think you need to be over 50 for an electric anyway

The only bad thing about push - is you put too much in and are probably pushing more weight than you need too. Also most of them are not great design wise and very big in a small boot.

But push all day. And even if it is a bit tiring - is a bit of exercise.

callaway92

razorblunt wrote: »

Or c) I've got a shoulder as broad as some bunkers and it's not an issue.


I don't play regular enough to have an electric cart, but if I did I would have no qualms about using it, regardless of age, fitness or shoulder width!!!

kieran. wrote: »

Had an electric trolley for 3-4 years, started carrying in winter 2016 and find it an awful lot more convenient and I play on quite a demanding hilly course.

Don't care what ye say lads, it's still very bad for your shoulders and back to be carrying the bag in comparison to using an electric trolley. It's a great exercise mind you, but not worth it health wise.

Whatever you're comfortable with anyway . .

Senna

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I think you need to be over 50 for an electric anyway

.

Says every person ever... Until they get an electric one:)

FixdePitchmark

Senna wrote: »

Says every person ever... Until they get an electric one:)

I'm going to hold out.

Maybe just me, but to see lads in 20s and early 30s with electric trolleys is a bit pathetic

I mean, at that age - you shouldn't even notice tiredness. Even after about 8 pints the night before.

Casual golf I carry but for a competition usually take a push trolly.

callaway92

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I'm going to hold out.

Maybe just me, but to see lads in 20s and early 30s with electric trolleys is a bit pathetic

I mean, at that age - you shouldn't even notice tiredness. Even after about 8 pints the night before.

Pathetic or smart?

Better using electric trolley than straining your body

FixdePitchmark

callaway92 wrote: »

Pathetic or smart?

Better using electric trolley than straining your body

Straining body - seriously .

Running is straining - cycling - going to the gym - swimming - any contact sport.

If pushing a push trolley is straining.

You wouldn't get out of bed - never mind swinging a golf club.

dan_ep82

I've been carrying since the winter to avoid the ropes etc but generally have push 3 wheel.

I'd have no problem with an electric trolley if they didn't cost so much. I work long hours with heavy lifting and golf is my break away from it.

Madness to say they're lazy when you don't know what the person does every day, sure I'm fit enough to carry everything in my arms for 18 holes but its easier to use a bag :rolleyes:

Armchair Andy

Electric trolley. Anyone carrying must be poor. Or under 50:-)

callaway92

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Straining body - seriously .

Running is straining - cycling - going to the gym - swimming - any contact sport.

If pushing a push trolley is straining.

You wouldn't get out of bed - never mind swinging a golf club.

What is this garbage? Wouldn't get out of bed never mind swinging a golf club?? Grow up

Again, i probably started playing when I was 8 or 9.

Gave up carrying the bag about two years ago when I was 23.

I play pretty much all sports and the one that has had the worst impact on me was carrying the golf bag for nearly 15 years. I was just thinking one day how stupid it was after the physio pointed out the weight you're carrying on your back.

Was common sense and I gave up carrying straight away.

Keano

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Straining body - seriously .

Running is straining - cycling - going to the gym - swimming - any contact sport.

If pushing a push trolley is straining.

You wouldn't get out of bed - never mind swinging a golf club.

Chill out Fix

FixdePitchmark

callaway92 wrote: »

What is this garbage? Wouldn't get out of bed never mind swinging a golf club?? Grow up

Again, i probably started playing when I was 8 or 9.

Gave up carrying the bag about two years ago when I was 23.

I play pretty much all sports and the one that has had the worst impact on me was carrying the golf bag for nearly 15 years. I was just thinking one day how stupid it was after the physio pointed out the weight you're carrying on your back.

Was common sense and I gave up carrying straight away.

Agree carrying is not good for body.

But pushing is little or no effort.

If you can't push a trolley around a course with ease , you genuinely aren't going to be up to much in golf.

To see a lad in 20s with an electric trolley is daft (IMO)

red ears

I don't see many guys in their 20's and early 30's with the electric trolleys but late 30's and 40's and above i'm seeing more and more of them. I'm not far off 40 so i might join the club. Thinking on the Powakaddy FW3. I've heard good enough reports on the golf glider too.

callaway92

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Agree carrying is not good for body.

But pushing is little or no effort.

If you can't push a trolley around a course with ease , you genuinely aren't going to be up to much in golf.

To see a lad in 20s with an electric trolley is daft (IMO)

Did I say anywhere that pushing a bag is bad????

Electric trolley is the best way to go by a mile, there can't be any doubt, no matter what the age.

Those 3 wheel trolleys are also fine, and then pull trolleys are alright to an extent.

You can have your opinion about lads in their 20s using electric carts but that's an unfair opinion when you want to take care of your body.

red ears

callaway92 wrote: »

You can have your opinion about lads in their 20s using electric carts but that's an unfair opinion when you want to take care of your body.

Do you have one yourself callaway92, what type?

callaway92

red ears wrote: »

Do you have one yourself callaway92, what type?

Powakaddy one. It's nice to be fair an looks decent for what it is.

I had to start doing a lot of physio a couple of years ago due to pains and she's adamant it's come from carrying the bag golfing.

I play GAA, Soccer, boxing and golf, and funnily enough it's golf that's made the worst injuries ha

FixdePitchmark

callaway92 wrote: »

Did I say anywhere that pushing a bag is bad????

Electric trolley is the best way to go by a mile, there can't be any doubt, no matter what the age.

Those 3 wheel trolleys are also fine, and then pull trolleys are alright to an extent.

You can have your opinion about lads in their 20s using electric carts but that's an unfair opinion when you want to take care of your body.

Look we can all have opinions - you have yours, I have mine - that is the idea of a forum. Grow up.

But it is a nonsense if at 23 you think you have to consider strain on a body on a golf course. At your absolute peak physically. You basically , (not exaggerating) - should be able to run around carrying - pushing one handed. And I wasn't talking garbage above when I said 8 pints. Yes, and we do grow up at some point.

If I see a lad in early 20s with an electric trolley - I give up. You would seriously worry about the so called millennials - first off , they shouldn't have the money. They should be spending it on the aforementioned 8 pints or following the herds down to Greece.

There would be one exception - maybe an elite amateur with no caddy or on challenge tour.

callaway92

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Look we can all have opinions - you have yours, I have mine - that is the idea of a forum. Grow up.

But it is a nonsense if at 23 you think you have to consider strain on a body on a golf course. At your absolute peak physically. You basically , (not exaggerating) - should be able to run around carrying - pushing one handed. And I wasn't talking garbage above when I said 8 pints. Yes, and we do grow up at some point.

If I see a lad in early 20s with an electric trolley - I give up. You would seriously worry about the so called millennials - first off , they shouldn't have the money. They should be spending it on the aforementioned 8 pints or following the heards down to Greece.

The would be one exception - maybe an elite amateur with no caddy or on challenge tour.

Jaysis

red ears

callaway92 wrote: »

Powakaddy one. It's nice to be fair an looks decent for what it is.

I had to start doing a lot of physio a couple of years ago due to pains and she's adamant it's come from carrying the bag golfing.

I play GAA, Soccer, boxing and golf, and funnily enough it's golf that's made the worst injuries ha

Shoulder pain or back pain?

I carried the bag in my teens but moved to a 3 wheel trolley then in my early 20's. Most of the people i play with these days have electric though it looks so handy.

PokeHerKing

I'd say pro caddies are in for a world of back problems in the future... never heard of anyone straining a shoulder with a pull trolley!:)

I'd say sitting at a desk on a computer or having your head buried in a phone all day will do in your back/neck/shoulders long before carrying/pushing or pulling a golf bag will.

callaway92

red ears wrote: »

Shoulder pain or back pain?

I carried the bag in my teens but moved to a 3 wheel trolley then in my early 20's. Most of the people i play with these days have electric though it looks so handy.

Upper back pain and shoulders. Ya they're a worthwhile investment

BigChap1759

Electric here - used to carry but shoulders were really feeing it towards the end of rounds. Probably not helped but the amount of stuff in the golf bag - was 20kgs when weighed

Only thing I'd have against some of the push trolleys is the cost - €200/250 for a push or €350 for electric, easy decision in my book

Seve OB

I carried the other day.
Still in a jock!
Forgot my battery. Always prefer to carry, but it's crazy really, Especially if you have a heavy set like mine. I'd still do it with a light set and light bag.
Still prefer to carry though over a pull trolley, they are brutal.
Never had a push trolley but I can see their merits.
I got a birthday pressie of my electric trolley when I was heading for about 32. Definitely was worth a shot or 2. Went back to carrying one year when my dad borrowed my battery and never gave it back! Enjoyed it till I realised a few months in, my game had gone to the dogs and my back was killing me