I don't know about you, but one of the benefits I get from playing golf is the exercise of walking 9 or 18 holes of beautifully landscaped terrain. Many golfers enjoy the motorized golf push cart that gets you there faster and easier but I like to walk. Walking my round of golf lets me get great exercise, enjoy nature and gives me time between each shot to think about the shot coming up and strategize my next move. At my home golf course, Goose River Golf Course in Rockport, ME, we don't have the option of hiring a caddy so we either rely on the accelerator of a motorized golf cart of our two feet. With the appropriate golf cart the walk can be enjoyable, satisfying and fitness based.
I started out with a small pull cart that supported my golf bag and was easy to handle. I really liked this cart because it was so quick and easy to store in the back of my car and did everything I wanted it to do. This cart was the Hippo Golf Deluxe Pull Cart. This cart has a strong yet lightweight steel frame, comfortable contoured handle. It features one-step collapsible design for easy storage and has durable easy to install wheels. The nylon bag straps with snap-lock buckles hold your bag secure and provides storage space for tees, balls and scorecard holder.
As I got more involved with the ladies golf program at the course, I found that I wanted more room for carrying accessories and also one that could accommodate an umbrella stand as we played rain or shine. I did some research, tried a few out and found that the Bag Boy Express 180-3 Wheel Golf Push Cart fit my needs perfectly. I am pushing instead of pulling my golf clubs. This is an advantage to me as I tend to look at my golf clubs as I decide which club to use for my next shot.....sort of a visualization thing. It also has a storage compartment for tees, snacks, glasses, pencils, etc. It comes in a variety of colors, stores well in the back of the car and sets-up very quickly. The ultra lightweight tubing allows for easy maneuverability, has maintenance free 12" non-flat tires, and hi-tech, rustproof aluminum wheels with steel ball bearings. It also has a universal fit, multi-position umbrella holder, sue-grip ergonomically shaped handle and a convenient hand-activated parking brake. I like the deluxe scorecard holder with storage compartment and a built-in beverage holder. The single push button folding mechanism and quick release Velcro bag strap make for easy set-up and the patent pending fold-up front wheel allows increased compatibility.
Very similar to the Bag Boy cart is the New 2008 Sun Mountain (Push) Speed Golf Cart VI . I don't own this one but golf with ladies who do and they really love it. It has a few more added features and appears to be the Cadillac of golf push carts. The "new" features of this push cart include an accessories tray with magnetic lid, bungee score card holder, updated pencil tee and ball holders. It has a swivel beverage holder and a mesh headcover tray. It includes a new umbrella mound and holder for securing an opened umbrella (the umbrella is not included). The quick release bungee cords secure the bag to the cart with brackets that adjust to the size of your bag. It also includes an adjustable-height comfort grip handle, large shock-absorbing pneumatic tires. The brake is operated at the handle. This cart fold to 36"x16"x13: and weighs approximately 16.6 pounds. I have a feeling that this might be my next cart.
Doctor's orders are to exercise and eat right. I can't guarantee that you will eat right at the golf course but I can guarantee that if you choose to walk your 9 or 18 holes, you body will thank you. Any of these carts will make your experience enjoyable and heart-healthy. Enjoy.
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