Aside from the health issues is the environmental aspect of walking. First, the wear and tear on a golf course is far less impacted by those who walk than the damage a golf cart can do, especially in the fairways (where your ball might land) and near the greens by those who may not know better. In addition, the fuel to power or run a golf cart does produce greenhouse emissions into the atmosphere. That is something to think of for future generations.

So next time you head to the course, consider walking if you already don’t. That is of course if that is an option based on your health or the golf course rules simply don’t allow so. Soak up the splendor of the environment and enjoy the game as it was meant to be –walking both for fun and your health.

by Jeff Summitt, Hireko Technical Director
jsummitt@hirekogolf.com