Staff WriterGolf carts may hum across fairways these days like lawnmowers at a country club wedding, but WalkingGolfer.com has relaunched to remind us that the game was built for legs, not lithium batteries.
The site, founded by Rob Rigg, has been reborn as the premier online hub for players who believe golf should be walked, sweated through, and savoured one step at a time.
“I’m thrilled to re-launch the website, particularly as golf is growing and attracting new audiences,” Rigg said. “We hope the greater golf community finds and embraces us, helping to provide their insights and guidance for each other’s benefit.”
The March Back to Golf’s Roots
For Rigg, a Toronto-born golfer who spent boyhood summers trudging 54 holes a day in Ireland before caddying at Rosedale Golf Club, the sport was never about riding. It was about companionship, blisters, and memories forged shoulder-to-shoulder on the fairways.
“I only knew golf as a walking game and absolutely loved the experiences and memories generated from spending time on the course with family, friends, or whomever you were paired with on the first tee,” he said.
That perspective shifted when he moved to the U.S., where carts seemed to be treated like compulsory equipment, and some courses were laid out as though designed by motorway planners. Out of that culture shock came the idea: build a resource for golfers who still wanted to put in the miles.
What the New Site Offers
The revamped WalkingGolfer.com has grown from Rigg’s rainy Portland brainstorm in 2008 into a digital clubhouse. It now features:
- Walkability Ratings for thousands of U.S. courses
- Expert advice on gear, from shoes to remote-controlled trolleys
- Reviews of walking-friendly courses and kit
- A course directory for players who prefer to stroll rather than ride
- Forums where walkers can swap tips, stories, and maybe a complaint about blisters
“Whether you are a seasoned golfer or new to the sport, WalkingGolfer.com is your go-to guide for enhancing your game and your health,” Rigg said.
Stewart Golf Partnership
To push the relaunch into stride, Rigg has partnered with Stewart Golf, the British company famous for building electric trolleys that make walking easier than ever.
“I could not be more excited to relaunch the site in partnership with Mark and his team who love to enjoy the walk so much that they built a company to make it much easier for golfers to do so through the use of their high-quality golf carts,” Rigg said.
Mark Stewart, the CEO, is equally bullish: “At Stewart Golf, we’re 100 percent committed to walking the golf course. Supporting Rob’s vision and helping expand the walking community is a priority for our company.”
The Benefits of the Walk
Of course, it’s not just nostalgia. Walking 18 holes torches calories, strengthens the ticker, and clears the head in ways a golf cart never could.
Add in a few laughs with your playing partners and the odd birdie, and it’s as close to therapy as sport gets.
As Rigg puts it, walking isn’t just how the game was meant to be played—it’s a way of life. With WalkingGolfer.com back in stride, golfers have no excuse to sit down until the 19th hole.
For more information, visit www.walkinggolfer.com.
