[Enfonebew]

Leaving your bag in a good place isn't just about where to set it on the greens (as mentioned- not where your ball is, but where you need to go after the green) but also the shortcuts where you can take a big chunk out of carrying the bag.

On my home course there are two holes that run in opposite directions of each other. The tee on the second is 70-80 yards further back than the green of the first. After I hit my approach shot I grab my putter (ok, usually my wedge and putter cause I missed the green) and my driver leaving my bag in the rough between the two holes. I finish up the first hole, walk to the next tee- hit my teeshot and then swing by and pick up my bag on the way back. No need to carry the bag the extra 150 yards.

If you pay attention to the course (and as your home course, you will know it REALLY well by the end of the season) there are a lot of places you can do things like this. I also agree with the people above, that you'll get to know the course a lot better by walking. Personally, I always seem to play better when I walk, and there was a study in one of the golfing magazines that found for scoring: push cart > walking > riding cart.

[dayclaccikere]

Invest in some dry-fit fabric underwear and moisture wicking socks. Under armour makes some good boxers & boxer briefs. I found some dri fit briefs online that I use for my marathon training. CHAFFING sucks and will kill your weekend (on and off the course)!

target sells some good C9 moisture wicking socks by champion for about $2 a pair.

[Fluivelip]

I walk while carrying a few times a year, it's a nice change of pace. But I'm 27, in reasonable shape, and it still takes a toll on my shoulders by the time I get around hole 12.

[strongjannabiz]

Invest in some dry-fit fabric underwear and moisture wicking socks. Under armour makes some good boxers & boxer briefs. I found some dri fit briefs online that I use for my marathon training. CHAFFING sucks and will kill your weekend (on and off the course)!

target sells some good C9 moisture wicking socks by champion for about $2 a pair.

Great advice!! I throw and extra pair of socks in my bag and change them at the turn, keeps your feet happy

[67Irralphaisa]

Get ready to be tired the first few times out. It always takes me a few rounds of walking before I stop getting gassed before the end of my round. Get (or rent) a push cart.

I agree with Hawk. I'm 49 and been walking forever. I carried my bag up until about 5 years ago when I bought my push cart. At your age you could carry, but knowing what I know now, I would have bought a push cart sooner. I do however play with a guy that was 80 last summer and still walks and carries. All depends on the back. First few times out makes the legs tired, but I come around quickly after the winter layoff. Walking is the only way to play if your able.

[fygESytT]

There isn't much more to add, Thainer said it best, know where to put your bag so you can quickly grab and go after you putt out. That and good shoes is all you need. I walk every week and prefer it, especially since our Men's Day plays so got-dam slow anyway, I'd be going even more crazy sitting in a cart that long.

[hoarrimilsora]

I walk most of the time as well. I agree with what Beowulf said about letting your heart rate get back down a little before making the next shot. It'll screw up your round if you don't take your time a little. I'm not talking about waiting 5 minutes after you get to your ball to hit it, but just take a few deep breaths when you get there and you'll be fine. Other than that, take out any items in your golf bag that aren't necessary. I have two bags, one for walking and one for riding. If I tried to walk with my riding bag, I would kill myself with all the extra crap I have in there.

[67Irralphaisa]

I agree with the previous posts, take everything out of the bag that you don't absolutely need, stay hydrated, have plenty of snacks, get a great pair of shoes and buy the absolutely lightest stand bag you can find. I know some people who carry half of their clubs one round and the other half the next time.

[Forex Trading Software]

Personally I think the special underwear and special socks are overrated, and I never ever ride(except for certain unfortunate occasions). You play football, you know what garments work well or well enough under schwetty pressure.

Do you have a stand bag or a cart bag? If so, the stand bag is the first thing you would need

[Filling25]

Lots of great info here!

IMO – you’ll enjoy the course more if you walk. Nothing like paying top dollar to play a beautiful course only to have it whizzing by while riding in a cart.

On that note - comfy shoes are a must. If you’re going to walk 5+ miles, your feet will thank you for the comfort. Don’t be so quick to dismiss a push cart – probably one of the best investments I’ve made. I purchased a ClicGear and if you get it on the cart path and it pretty much drives itself.