Can you use a golf cart on tour events?
Casey Martin, who is a former PGA Tour golfer, won a case that went all the way up to the Supreme Court that ultimately allowed him to use a golf cart on tour events.
What is usage of golf carts?
Usage of golf carts, which are used to carry golfers and their clubs, is a customary practice that has been in use for players who had disabilities. Over time, they used them as a convenient alternative to walking the entire course, which is often done under heavy sunlight.
Why doesn’t Tiger Woods use a golf cart?
Because Woods said he wouldn’t use a golf cart anyway. That’s “just not who I am,” he said. There’s legitimately a stigma that comes with using a cart.
Why don't they film golfers riding in carts in movies?
Just on TV, the media crew avoids filming players riding in carts, and aims for filming golf shots and players walking to the green from 20 yards away. Perhaps reasoning is for the aesthtics, and better showmanship on the screen.
Why were players not allowed to use golf carts?
The PGA tour believes that walking is a crucial part of golf. Stamina, they believe, is a necessary skill and hence, they require the players to walk the entire duration of the game. A caddie is allowed to accompany the golfers who lug their set for them. The rule was followed strictly until it was challenged in 2001 and the rules were altered.
When and why did the rule change?
Casey Martin, an American professional golfer, suffered from a congenital disease called Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. A circulatory disease, it caused him great pain to walk excessively long distances. In order to become part of the PGA Tour, he had to qualify for it.
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Ishita Bhargava is a golf content writer at Essentially Sports. Currently pursuing her undergraduate degree from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, she has a keen interest in sports and fitness. When not playing or watching a sports event, Ishita can be seen spending time with her pets or binge-watching.