The Walking Golfers Society
Mission Statement
The Walking Golfers Society is committed to walking when we play because of the physical, social, scoring, and experience benefits, amongst others.
We encourage others to walk when they golf and are committed to spreading awareness of the many benefits of being a walking golfer.
We respect the right of an individual to take a golf cart when they play, whether for physical or personal reasons.
However, we believe that golf carts inhibit a golfer from getting the most out of every round.
If you believe that golf is a walking game, then The Walking Golfers Society invites you to join our membership of passionate individuals who are committed to walking when they play – and having a lot of fun while doing so!
Joining the Society
The Walking Golfers Society always welcomes new members. Just fill out the form at the right and you are in! There is no cost.
Regional Society Leaders
The Walking Golfers Society is looking for Regional Society leaders. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity please contact us for details.
14 Comments
C. Andrews
January 17, 2010 7:20 am —
loved the web site. send more info
Gary Nadzam
January 17, 2010 1:20 pm —
Please include me in emails for The Walking Golfers Society. It’s just a great feeling to walk a course, especially in the early morning, or when most have cleared the course at night.
Take care,
Gary
David Noble
January 27, 2010 7:33 am —
I found you on the web after frustration with many courses which don’t allow walking at all. We just returned to the US after eight years in Europe where golf is still a walking game. Please sign us up.
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February 21, 2010 8:54 pm —
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Simon Dubiel
March 14, 2010 8:58 pm —
If you are looking for a great walk try Chambers Bay. How about May 1st for the Michelob Ultra Open? Winning team will be headed to Pebble for the US Open in June. I great chance to walk outside the ropes and enjoy the world’s best. Plenty of unbelievable prizes to be had including a great package to Tetherow in Bend, Maui, Pumpkin Ridge and other great NW tracks. 3 weeks later(Cascade Golfer Challenge) we will be sending 2 people to Bandon Dunes for 3 nights and a chance to play all 4 courses.
If you live in the northwest and this interests you drop me an email. Simon@cascadeGolfer.com
Kevin Henderson
April 20, 2010 9:33 am —
Just found the website while searching for information/articles regarding the many benefits of walking while playing a round of golf. Great work with the site – I really enjoy the articles and member feedback. This evening will be my maiden voyage as a true Walking Golfer. Have had an electric cart for several years, but play in a regular group with some of us walking. The light came on in my head over the weekend and just yesterday purchased my first true walking bag. I am really looking forward to this evening. We have a very challenging old course, with lots of area golf history. It is very much suitable for walkers, which is a good thing! May share my thoughts after a few weeks or months. Great website!
Rob Rigg
Hi Kevin - Thanks for the kind words about the site. Great to read that you have become a walking golfer and purchased your first walkers bag. I know you will enjoy the many benefits of traveling by foot over the fairways - at one with the game as the Scots intended. Please keep us posted on your journeys. Rob
Bruce
April 28, 2010 5:54 pm —
I sometimes feel i am the only walker left. Nice to find some like-minded individuals!
Phillip Bunch
April 30, 2010 7:34 am —
I think it’s one of the best things about this great game. Nothing beats a good walk. I always remember what Sir Walter said so long ago, “don’t hurry, don’t worry, and don’t forget to smell the flowers along the way.
John Patota
May 30, 2010 5:35 am —
Always looking for other walkers in the Sandhills of North Carolina. All the courses in and around Pinehurst are very easy to walk. Let me know if you come for a visit and want to walk 18. jpatota@gmail.com
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June 6, 2010 9:34 am —
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Philip E. Peavy III
July 16, 2010 1:22 pm —
Being able to walk a golf course is the only reason I play golf at all. I’m 36 years old and after 200 rounds I realize I’m never going to be much better thean a 25 handicap. I never get the enjoyment of a good score but at least I can say I get good exercise.
Glen Maringer
Philip,
Your attitude about walking the golf course is fantastic! Allow me to share a quick story regarding my determination to walk. I had a tee time with an upscale, daily fee course one morning and discovered that the policy at the course was mandatory carts before 1:00 pm on weekends. As I prepared to pay for the round, I said that I'll pay the cart fee, but I'd still prefer to walk. Of course, I received the "Deer in the Headlights" look, but he agreed to let me walk. What a great deal for the course! They received additional revenue, and there was less wear 'n tear on their course. I in return had the benefit of walking a good golf course. Paying an extra $10-$15 is worth it for the true golf experience value.
By the way, don't give up on that handicap.
Let the Dew slide off the Shoe,
Glen
Matt
July 27, 2010 5:22 am —
I love your website. My favorite local course is a nice Donald Ross design which is very walkable, but is usually packed with cart golfers. This past Saturday was a bit rainy in the morning, so the course
allowed walkers only. What a nice surprise! After I teed off on the first hole, the rain stopped and the
sun came out. What an enjoyable round of golf! Very strange and nice to not see a cart anywhere on the course. I wish every round could be like that.
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