Golf is a physical sport that requires both strength and endurance resulting from not only playing shots but also walking upto six miles – may be even more! This saps energy, which researchers at the American College of Sports Mechanics in Indianapolis have shown changes a golfers swing mechanics resulting in less distance and accuracy. The cause is an inability to properly transfer weight to the front foot, reducing club head speed and changes in ankle angle which could affect accuracy.

The physical nature of the sport also leads to injuries. The most common relate to lower back or spinal, followed by the left wrist and shoulder. The reason for these results from poor fitness, exacerbated by lifting and carrying a heavy golf bag – often weighing in at over 20 kgs. The first step to elevating this problem, without employing a caddy, is to consider a two wheeled pull trolley or three wheeled push trolley. Each has its own characteristics.

Pull and push golf trolley benefits

• Relives strain thus reducing injuries
• Reduces energy loss that could be better used during the round
• Can be used year round on many courses with the addition of Fairway Hoppas

Pull trolley weaknesses

• Twist the body potentially causing shoulder or back problems

Push trolley weaknesses

• Can encourage a stooped posture

Of the two, a push trolley similar to Powakaddy’s Twinline range, has major advantages as it can be pushed or pulled. Select a model with a brake to stop it running away on slopes and a good sized handle so that it can be pushed using both hands, keeping the body square to the direction of travel.

The second step is to mover to an electric golf trolley. Once the preserve of the older generation but now recognised as an invaluable part of any golfers equipment, no matter their age. Their benefits over sit on carts or pull/push trolleys include:

• Greater exercise during the round
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• Improved posture
• No need to worry about the added weight of golf waterproofs and other useful accessories

Once equipped with a world leading Powakaddy golf trolley, you deserve one of their golf bag to match. And finally take a look at the Powakaddy accessory range too - those little extras that make the round more enjoyable.

PowaKaddy’s range, when you are considering how to carry your clubs, ticks all the boxes!