Eastern Shore (MD/DE) Walkable Courses

Eastern Shore (MD/DE) Walkable Courses

Eastern shore (East of the Bay Bridge) offers a number of top-notch golf courses that are easily walkable.  Most of the courses on the eastern shore are on the flatter scale which does make them easy to walk provided they keep the distances from green to tee at a...
You’ll need a cart on these courses (DC Metro Area)

You’ll need a cart on these courses (DC Metro Area)

Just like there are some very walkable courses, the following courses are on the complete opposite and require carts to be enjoyed. Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlbro, MD – This is a  beautiful track nestled in a relatively new housing development.  ...
Oh, don’t be that guy…

Oh, don’t be that guy…

On recent golf trip, I had the unfortunate experience of seeing some interesting on-course behavior that was not exactly conducive to the pace of play, especially if you are walking.  Then again, we can all learn from these scenarios. The pin is at the back of the...
Golf Trolleys/Push Cart

Golf Trolleys/Push Cart

An essential component when you are a walker is the cart.  We have previously discussed the merits of push vs pull carts.  We will look a little deeper into a few options for push carts. When it comes push carts, they are more bulky because they use a three or...
Ready Play

Ready Play

“Ready Play” golf is probably the most important element to fast play for walkers.  Given that it takes walkers a bit longer to reach their golf balls, one has to be ready to go.  Here are some suggestions for speeding things up. Some of them are obvious,...
Walking.golf is live!

Walking.golf is live!

Walking.Golf is live!  This site is dedicated to those that enjoy playing golf and walking.  Our goal is to provide tips, information, suggestions and much more to make your golfing round so much more interesting. As you know, there’s nothing like taking a stroll...
Walkable Courses

Walkable Courses

Finding a course that is walkable and fun can be extremely difficult.  In fact, many courses won’t even let you walk unless you are a member or have other privileges.  This is a silly practice as we need folks to get in shape and have more...
Pace of Play

Pace of Play

One of the major knocks for walking has always been the pace of play.  I’m sure you have heard this before – “Oh no, four walkers just got out before us.  Say hello to a five hour round!” Just like the folks in carts, the walkers don’t...
Golf Gear For Walkers

Golf Gear For Walkers

Not sure about you, but finding the right bag, cart-bag, umbrella, and shoes can be quite the trick.  We’ll try to cover some general guidelines about finding the right equipment to make your round even more enjoyable. There are many aspects as it relates to the...
Reading Putts

Reading Putts

Reading how a putt will travel on a green is an art.  After all, half of our strokes around a golf course are on the green so we need to make sure we get them right.  Since we putt more than anything else, it has the biggest impact on your handicap. In addition, it...