Carry\Stand Bag Etiquette

Wombatman · 05-01-2015 06:19PM #1

Thinking about dumping the trolly.

Is it OK to walk across the green carying a Carry\Stand Bag?

Is it OK to walk over winter ropes around greens with a Carry\Stand Bag?

Any other tips\pointers?

GreeBo · 05-01-2015 06:28PM

Wombatman wrote: »

Thinking about dumping the trolly.

Is it OK to walk across the green carying a Carry\Stand Bag?

Is it OK to walk over winter ropes around greens with a Carry\Stand Bag?

Any other tips\pointers?

Yes and yes for me.

Hold the clubheads when walking or they can be bloody noisy.

Its quicker to walk straight across the green to the next tee, dump the bag and return with your putter than fart around the outside of the green, etc.

elgenerale · 05-01-2015 06:43PM

Wombatman wrote: »

Is it OK to walk across the green carying a Carry\Stand Bag?

Is it OK to walk over winter ropes around greens with a Carry\Stand Bag?

Yes and Yes. I'm 3-4 stone lighter than my usual partners. So no one can argue i'm doing more damage to a green with a bag than they are without.

dan_ep82 · 05-01-2015 06:55PM

Same as above for me.

My advice is if its raining bring the trolley bag for extra room for wet gear etc

If the sun is splitting the stones bring the trolley aswell. Nothing worse than slogging food,water,sun cream ontop of everything else up a hill in 20°

Watch your headcovers if they're loose, i leave the putter one off as it comes off quite a bit with the jostling

Norfolk Enchants_ · 05-01-2015 07:06PM

Both are definately a no in the winter time, the ropes are there to divert all traffic, not just the golfers who are not carrying their bag, during the winter months the greens are generally softer, so walking across them with the extra weight of a bag is a big no no.
During the summer time neither are an issue.

ShriekingSheet · 05-01-2015 07:08PM

Two tips - firstly, if you haven't bought one yet, make sure you don't skimp on the bag itself. It's different to a cart bag where not much can go wrong and one tends to be as good as the next. Carry bags are one of those items where you get what you pay for. A bad one is an absolute nightmare, and even good brands (like TaylorMade) can offer deceptively sh*t bags. I would highly recommend Ping - either Hoofer or Series 4 models. They are very common around the place too, so presumably many would agree.

Secondly, if you set the clubs in order - 4 to P etc - they are far less likely to click as you walk.

GreeBo · 05-01-2015 07:48PM

Norfolk Enchants_ wrote: »

Both are definately a no in the winter time, the ropes are there to divert all traffic, not just the golfers who are not carrying their bag, during the winter months the greens are generally softer, so walking across them with the extra weight of a bag is a big no no.
During the summer time neither are an issue.

A carry bag weighs what, 20kg max?
What do the more rotund members of your club do in winter, not to mention the mowers, pole forkers, fertilizers...

FixdePitchmark · 05-01-2015 08:12PM

how do people carry a divot bag with these if mandated on course ?

dan_ep82 · 05-01-2015 08:18PM

usually loop it around a club and it just hangs there

Dayor Knight · 05-01-2015 08:21PM

GreeBo wrote: »

Yes and yes for me.

Hold the clubheads when walking or they can be bloody noisy.

Its quicker to walk straight across the green to the next tee, dump the bag and return with your putter than fart around the outside of the green, etc.

I'm with you there on the noisy clubs. Try to avoid the rattle, rattle, rattle as you trundle along the fairway.....

FixdePitchmark · 05-01-2015 08:21PM

dan_ep82 wrote: »

usually loop it around a club and it just hangs there

I notice a lot of lads don't.

dan_ep82 · 05-01-2015 08:44PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I notice a lot of lads don't.

True, but its rare I see anyone with divot bags , and usually they are never used

Rikand · 05-01-2015 09:09PM

I loop mine around the umbrella

PARlance · 05-01-2015 09:33PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

how do people carry a divot bag with these if mandated on course ?

I usually ask for sand from a lazy guy that's using a trolly

SaveOurLyric · 05-01-2015 09:52PM

Wombatman wrote: »

Thinking about dumping the trolly.

Is it OK to walk across the green carying a Carry\Stand Bag?

Is it OK to walk over winter ropes around greens with a Carry\Stand Bag?

Any other tips\pointers?

No.
No.
Try not to rattle the clubs more than necessary. Its annoying.

neckedit · 05-01-2015 10:22PM

SaveOurLyric wrote: »

No.
No.
Try not to rattle the clubs more than necessary. Its annoying.

Why is it not ok to walk across greens and step over the ropes?
most of the ropes are to push the heavier trolley and buggy traffic in one direction away from worn/damp area's, Should a sign say "All Golfers this way"...then as a carrier I'd follow, but they mostly say Trollies.
I don't think any one intentionally rattles their clubs.
if more people carried, rounds would be a bit quicker, i understand for many reasons many people cant carry, but I'm just say carrying a wee pencil bag is a lot more Golf friendly than an electric trolley.

FixdePitchmark · 05-01-2015 11:19PM

Take this post tongue in cheek

Not a fan.

a) Too noisy - click - click - click - click bang

b) You can't carry all the stuff you shouldn't carry - cans - drinks - extra everything - mitts - inclined not to have brolly

c) I think some lads do it to look the part -all about looking like a golfer

d) I'm not sure it is faster as claimed - new push trolleys are some speed these days - and you are not carrying anything. And you know you are being slightly off if you are jumping ropes - come on lads. It is to stop any ground damage

e) A couple of lads I've played with are going after round - I'm "bollixed" , because I'm carrying me bag - easy answer use what the cave men discovered, use the modern roller bearing

f) was listen on the radio about ergonomics - and I don't care what people say , if you have any physical issues - you should not use one, not to mention I think they can't be good for you in long run

e) I'm sick off carrying other people's stuff because they are carrying - so I'm carrying - last 2 months - 12 pack of golf balls - water - rain gear - 3 cans of Guinness and 3 pint glasses

- a bottle of whiskey

f) I think they are less inclined to carry divot bags - but this is an issue on my home course only , as most other places - divots are replaced.

g) On a serious note - I put a good bit of physical effort into my golf - I'm not into wasting any on carrying - will finish feeling like more holes and effort was during swing.

After all that - I think i've lost about 5 playing partners

But they do look the part

If it is any consolation not a fan of electric either - too noisy and , now that is lazy.

ForeRight · 05-01-2015 11:31PM

Walk wherever you like but for the love of God make sure you tuck your shirt in

I only carry in summer when I know I won't need rain gear, brolly etc.
clubs. 4-5 balls and a bottle of water is all I have. I generally just do it for a bit of exercise and find it so comfortable on the back I can stroll around with the hands in the pockets like a walk in the park instead of pushing or pulling a trolley

Boskowski · 06-01-2015 12:30AM

Yes and Yes although I would generally avoid walking across greens if I don't have to, carrying or not.

I used to carry a lot, basically everything that wasn't an 18 hole comp where I wanted to save my energy for the golf as much as I can. Thought it was great, felt much more free on the course in terms of where I could walk. Jumped out of the car, grabbed bag from the boot, ready to go. No batteries to charge and to think of. Looked the business. All that. But the moment I starting feeling tight in my lower back after a round of carrying I stopped immediately. Now its probably age with me (40ies) but it showed that there is undoubtedly an extra strain on your back. Which is true for sure even if you're a lot younger, you just don't feel it yet. I wouldn't mind if it was just extra energy required but I'm not messing with my health.

FixdePitchmark · 06-01-2015 12:33AM

Boskowski wrote: »

Yes and Yes although I would generally avoid walking across greens if I don't have to, carrying or not.

I used to carry a lot, basically everything that wasn't an 18 hole comp where I wanted to save my energy for the golf as much as I can. Thought it was great, felt much more free on the course in terms of where I could walk. Jumped out of the car, grabbed bag from the boot, ready to go. No batteries to charge and to think of. Looked the business. All that. But the moment I starting feeling tight in my lower back after a round of carrying I stopped immediately. Now its probably age with me (40ies) but it showed that there is undoubtedly an extra strain on your back. Which is true for sure even if you're a lot younger, you just don't feel it yet. I wouldn't mind if it was just extra energy required but I'm not messing with my health.

Above is my real concern. Wouldn't trust my back in long run. So not going to chance anything that could stop me doing something I love so much.

callaway92 · 06-01-2015 12:37AM

Just on the carry bag topic, I would always recommend to younger people starting off golf or thinking of getting a carry bag to not do it.

I'm only 22 but have suffered from awful shoulder and back pains for a good few years now and the physio has said that it is more-than-likely from carrying the golf bag. If you are carrying one I would stress to have as little in it as possible while having it at the correct height on your back.

It was the "cool" thing to have a carry bag when I was younger but looking back I wish I had a small bit more sense about me.

It's a serious amount of weight to be carrying on your back for hours in a day.

callaway92 · 06-01-2015 12:39AM

Boskowski wrote: »

Yes and Yes although I would generally avoid walking across greens if I don't have to, carrying or not.

I used to carry a lot, basically everything that wasn't an 18 hole comp where I wanted to save my energy for the golf as much as I can. Thought it was great, felt much more free on the course in terms of where I could walk. Jumped out of the car, grabbed bag from the boot, ready to go. No batteries to charge and to think of. Looked the business. All that. But the moment I starting feeling tight in my lower back after a round of carrying I stopped immediately. Now its probably age with me (40ies) but it showed that there is undoubtedly an extra strain on your back. Which is true for sure even if you're a lot younger, you just don't feel it yet. I wouldn't mind if it was just extra energy required but I'm not messing with my health.

Nice post, 100% agree. Disappointed with myself that I didn't consider the future when I was carrying when younger.

FixdePitchmark · 06-01-2015 12:41AM

callaway92 wrote: »

Just on the carry bag topic, I would always recommend to younger people starting off golf or thinking of getting a carry bag to not do it.

I'm only 22 but have suffered from awful shoulder and back pains for a good few years now and the physio has said that it is more-than-likely from carrying the golf bag. If you are carrying one I would stress to have as little in it as possible while having it at the correct height on your back.

It was the "cool" thing to have a carry bag when I was younger but looking back I wish I had a small bit more sense about me.

It's a serious amount of weight to be carrying on your back for hours in a day.

There you go.

neckedit · 06-01-2015 12:44AM

callaway92 wrote: »

Just on the carry bag topic, I would always recommend to younger people starting off golf or thinking of getting a carry bag to not do it.

I'm only 22 but have suffered from awful shoulder and back pains for a good few years now and the physio has said that it is more-than-likely from carrying the golf bag. If you are carrying one I would stress to have as little in it as possible while having it at the correct height on your back.

It was the "cool" thing to have a carry bag when I was younger but looking back I wish I had a small bit more sense about me.

It's a serious amount of weight to be carrying on your back for hours in a day.

Hear what your saying, been playing since I was 9/10, always carried my bag, 41 now......jesus thats depressing.............. used a trolly for a season, really didn't enjoy it at all, bought and I click 3 wheel push cart, as an alternative to pulling as pulling puts a bit of strain on my lower back......back carrying again this last 2 seasons, no problems, i must stress, i carry my clubs a few balls and tees, and a light weight rain top, small bottle of water and some fuit/nuts.....very little weight, back so far so good. but time and tide n all that.

Rikand · 06-01-2015 01:03AM

I also carry my bag. I'm going to carry it until I'm no longer physically able to do so. When I first started playing golf, I had a pull caddy car and pulling it around for 36 - 54 holes a day was really starting to hurt my lower back. When I was around 14, I bought a ping hoofer bag and I had it until the summer of 2014 when the strap broke on it.

If you're thinking of a carry stand bag. I cannot recommend the PING HOOFER bag enough. One with double straps if it all possible. The cushiony padded ones. Such a comfortable bag!

I have since been using the light-weight Titleist bag

This one :: http://www.silvermeregolfstore.com/Images/Products/Large/titleist-pencil-bag-lime-white.jpg

cause i dont have a lot of money

But it's a brilliant bag. I recommend it highly if you're looking for a small bag for carrying clubs and a small number of accessories

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Anyways, that's my tangent over, lol

To the original poster :: Enjoy walking directly across greens, taking short cuts through forests that you never could before and all the other wonderful assets of being a carry bag wielder.

Oh and most importantly. Welcome to your new life as someone " Who looks like a golfer! "

Bogieman · 06-01-2015 01:03AM

Say you're in a fourball and hit the longest ball, do you stop 3 times , put the bag down, wait till they play, pick it up walk a few yards and put it down again or is it ok to walk up to your ball and stand to the side while the others play?

I'd be guilty of walking up to my ball on occasion !

neckedit · 06-01-2015 01:07AM

Bogieman wrote: »

Say you're in a fourball and hit the longest ball, do you stop 3 times , put the bag down, wait till they play, pick it up walk a few yards and put it down again or is it ok to walk up to your ball and stand to the side while the others play?

I'd be guilty of walking up to my ball on occasion !

As long as your not in any ones path or line of sight, walk away, and no the bag stays on untill I hit my shot. to take it off and put it on would be very tiresome in a fourball.

FixdePitchmark · 06-01-2015 01:14AM

I'd like to add one exception - if your handicap is under 5 - as in 4.9.

You can do what you f$%$ing like - sombrero and all.

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Norfolk Enchants_ · 06-01-2015 09:04AM

GreeBo wrote: »

A carry bag weighs what, 20kg max?
What do the more rotund members of your club do in winter, not to mention the mowers, pole forkers, fertilizers...

Yea about 20kg I suppose and 20kg is 20kg weither you add it to a more rotound golfer or a skinny fella, it's an unnecessary and avoidable extra weight, personnally I wouldn't walk on winter greens although I would accept on some courses the greens in winter are as firm as they are in summer, but the vast majority wouldn't be and for that reason I wouldn't advocate people walk on them at all.
Greens mowers have wide floatation tyres and are well balanced machines on a minimum of 3 wheels unlike golfers who when walking place all their weight on one foot.
By pole forking do you mean hollow cores or pencil tines, in either case that practice generally is not carry out in the winter time on soft greens.
Not sure what the relavance re: the fertilizers is about.
In summary good ettiquette and good course care dictate that unnecessary traffic on the greens should be avoided at all times.

Boskowski · 06-01-2015 09:05AM

Just wanted to add that pull carts seem to me only marginally better than carrying in terms of back strain. Push cart's a little better again, but the best thing is a motor trolley. Since I'm back using that a round of golf literally feels like a stroll in the park. I know they're not cheap, but I couldn't recommend it enough.

Ciaranra · 06-01-2015 09:06AM

callaway92 wrote: »

Just on the carry bag topic, I would always recommend to younger people starting off golf or thinking of getting a carry bag to not do it.

I'm only 22 but have suffered from awful shoulder and back pains for a good few years now and the physio has said that it is more-than-likely from carrying the golf bag. If you are carrying one I would stress to have as little in it as possible while having it at the correct height on your back.

It was the "cool" thing to have a carry bag when I was younger but looking back I wish I had a small bit more sense about me.

It's a serious amount of weight to be carrying on your back for hours in a day.

I use Titleist carry bag very easy to carry don't believe it will cause back trouble if carried right,
I used to carry a ping 4 under bag but always carried on right shoulder, shoulder gave me a bit of trouble but session with physio sorted that out no trouble since

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