Carts v Walking

[Richard Choi]

OK, I guess this would be a good time to talk about how to do search for threads.

The site search located on top is not too useful. I am not exactly sure how it is implemented, but its scope is quite narrow and usually do not result in good results.

If you are doing a search, I would recommend using a search site like Google or Bing. To narrow the search to forum threads only, use "site:http://golfclubatlas.com/forum" before your search terms. That will force the search to return only hits from the threads here.

I just did a search on "site:http://golfclubatlas.com/forum cart carry walk" and I got 1900 hits.

It would also be highly recommended for a new poster who was not a longtime lurker to go through past 10 pages of thread headings. You don't have to read all of the threads, but it wouldn't take too long and would give you a very good idea of what topics have been discussed often around here over past few months. And you really should read some of the most popular threads there anyway (or else why are you here?).

[Eric Smith]

The search function works fine.  If you know what you're looking for, even just one key word, it will deliver.

For example. I once read Brad Klein post on here that he thought some of Tom Doak's work was awful.

So, to find the post referenced, I go to the advanced search. Enter 'Brad Klein' in the By User box, and enter "work awful" in the Search for: box. The key is putting the key words in quotation marks. Hit enter, and presto:



Subject   Relevance   Started by   Date Posted
      Bobby Weed-Should GCA love him?
in Golf Course Architecture

Re: Bobby Weed-Should GCA love him? by Brad Klein
...  of Tom Doak's work and find some of his work awful. I think that there's too much kid- ...
4.3%    redanman    April 12, 2002, 08:51:54 PM
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[Richard Choi]

Man, what do you know. I didn't even realize there was an advanced search option. That icon doesn't do anything to convey that it is an advanced search (it really should be replaced by "advanced search" hyperlink like every other website). I've been wanting to do thread topic only search for years! Finally!

[Sam Morrow]

Duncan

Great topic, it’s at the heart of the modern game, but this lot are mainly interested in the top 50 or 100 clubs.  GCA has sod all to do with some on here and we waste pages on lists and Rankings of clubs which has zero to do with GCA.

You have every right to voice your opinion, just as much right as those  who don’t want to talk about it.

Many are not interested in golf, design, or history, as long as they can ride, drink and not use their little brains they are happy. Their friends will walk, but they care not about others as long as they get what they want.

Golf has no place for carts (for the fit), if the Authorities had Balls they would do something about it  - as for our fellow members they forget that there is an on off button and also they have no need in posting on a subject not to their interest.  But you will learn many are nasty on this site.

I have many friend here but they believe in the freedom of speech, opinions and belief which is how it should be. Be your own Man and welcome.

Melvyn

Thank you Melvyn,

I really didn't realise I was opening such a can of worms!

I should emphasise that I come from a golfing culture where carts are pretty well alien. Most clubs have a few for use by elderly members and visitors or by those with health problems, but by and large no-one in my part of England rides a cart.

I hope that you can understand then, my shock and surprise at discovering that cart usage in America is not only de rigeur but in some cases mandatory.  I connect golf carts with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Ronald Reagan - I never imagined that 'ordinary' golfers ever used them!

I would like to be fair minded and non-judgemental on this; however, I agree completely with Melvyn. Golf carts have no place in the game for anyone able to walk the course. I always thought that golf was a sport. If people use carts then it just proves this guy to be right...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv3WsAj0aVY

Bing should have ridden more often.

[Mac Plumart]

Richard...

Eric is obviously smarter than he looks!!!   

[Tim Bert]

Duncan - I'm not as militant as some of these guys in my opinion on starting topics that have been done before because so much has been discussed here it is just about impossible to start a thread that hasn't been at least touched on over the years.  That being said, if you you are sincere in your interest in some other threads referencing the walkinggolfer.com or threads on walking vs carts or threads with links to other sites maintained by people that frequent GCA then here are a few to get you started.

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,43226.msg933196/

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,41392.0/

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,41439.msg878635/

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,40818.msg861844/

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,39230.0/

http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,41505.0/


OR - Just use the advanced search as Eric described, type in "golf carts" in the words to search for and type in "Melv*" in the user field and watch hours of fun unfold immediately before your eyes.

[John Kavanaugh]

Duncan,

These guys are out of line. Your topic was perfectly fine, they are letting their exhaustion with Melvyn cloud their judgment. In the future avoid topics about Tom Morris, electronics or the good side of Pat Craig and you will be fine.

As one who knows a little something about crossing the line please accept this apologie on behalf of my brothers in error.

[Richard Choi]

John, I LIVE outside the lines...

[Duncan Cheslett]

Thanks guys, for educating me in how to search the forum.

Kinda begs the question though, as to why the Search Box function is so inadequate...

[Terry Lavin]

Duncan,

These guys are out of line. Your topic was perfectly fine, they are letting their exhaustion with Melvyn cloud their judgment. In the future avoid topics about Tom Morris, electronics or the good side of Pat Craig and you will be fine.

As one who knows a little something about crossing the line please accept this apologie on behalf of my brothers in error.

"My brothers in error"!  Well said.

[Bill_McBride]

Duncan

Great topic, it’s at the heart of the modern game, but this lot are mainly interested in the top 50 or 100 clubs.  GCA has sod all to do with some on here and we waste pages on lists and Rankings of clubs which has zero to do with GCA.

You have every right to voice your opinion, just as much right as those  who don’t want to talk about it.

Many are not interested in golf, design, or history, as long as they can ride, drink and not use their little brains they are happy. Their friends will walk, but they care not about others as long as they get what they want.

Golf has no place for carts (for the fit), if the Authorities had Balls they would do something about it  - as for our fellow members they forget that there is an on off button and also they have no need in posting on a subject not to their interest.  But you will learn many are nasty on this site.

I have many friend here but they believe in the freedom of speech, opinions and belief which is how it should be. Be your own Man and welcome.

Melvyn

Thank you Melvyn,

I really didn't realise I was opening such a can of worms!

I should emphasise that I come from a golfing culture where carts are pretty well alien. Most clubs have a few for use by elderly members and visitors or by those with health problems, but by and large no-one in my part of England rides a cart.

I hope that you can understand then, my shock and surprise at discovering that cart usage in America is not only de rigeur but in some cases mandatory.  I connect golf carts with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Ronald Reagan - I never imagined that 'ordinary' golfers ever used them!

I would like to be fair minded and non-judgemental on this; however, I agree completely with Melvyn. Golf carts have no place in the game for anyone able to walk the course. I always thought that golf was a sport. If people use carts then it just proves this guy to be right...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv3WsAj0aVY

Bing should have ridden more often.

Sam, I think Bing was an old guy when the use of carts became prevalent.  I suspect he was more a caddy kind of a guy until his '60's and later.