Is a 9 hole par 3 course too much for a 4 year old to walk?

[BacktoBasics]

I really didn't think it was that much of a walk. I'm also not one to vag up my boy at such a young age. We're talking about walking here not sprinting and its not the dead heat of summer.

Wife thinks its too much for a 4 year old.

A brief argument ensued and I told her I'd think about it.

Obviously I have the final word and wasn't planning on renting a cart because its pointless on a short course.

What do you guys think?

[balli]

No. Hell no. Have the kid walk.

[angel_luv]

I would bring a stroller for the kid, that way he can ride if he gets tired and you can enjoy the walk and forego the expense of a cart.

But I am curious: why are you taking a toddler golfing?

[Bigzax]

keep him hydrated and have some snacks for him and he should be fine.
kids that age run all over the place non-stop.

[I. Hustle]

I think you are a bass turd.

[I. Hustle]

keep him hydrated and have some snacks for him and he should be fine.
Kids that age run all over the place non-stop.

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[BacktoBasics]

I would bring a stroller for the kid, that way he can ride if he gets tired and you can enjoy the walk and forego the expense of a cart.

But I am curious: why are you taking a toddler golfing?I don't even own a stroller. I doubt he'd sit in one.

Is 4 a toddler?

He likes to play (has his own jr. clubs) and watch. He was pretty pissed off last time when I went without him so I promised I'd take him.

[balli]

I am curious: why are you taking a toddler golfing?
Why? Someday the kid might be rich and famous enough to carry on affairs with a multitude of women. Which only works out in b2b's favor, IMO.

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[BacktoBasics]

keep him hydrated and have some snacks for him and he should be fine.
kids that age run all over the place non-stop.We're a Gatorade household so he'll have plenty to sip on.

[angel_luv]

I don't even own a stroller. I doubt he'd sit in one.

Is 4 a toddler?

He likes to play (has his own jr. clubs) and watch. He was pretty pissed off last time when I went without him so I promised I'd take him.


I guess 4 isn't a toddler. I was just thinking his little legs might get worn out from walking if you are wanting to keep a quick pace.

I thought you were going to be golfing a serious game with a group of buddies.

If you are taking him specificaly golfing and are content to go at his pace, you should be fine without a stroller.


Have you ever taken your son to play minature golf?

[katyon6th]

A stroller for a 4 year old boy? That's just mean.

[BacktoBasics]

I guess 4 isn't a toddler. I was just thinking his little legs might get worn out from walking if you are wanting to keep a quick pace.

I thought you were going to be golfing a serious game with a group of buddies.

If you are taking him specificaly golfing and are content to go at his pace, you should be fine without a stroller.


Have you ever taken your son to play minature golf?Well its just my brother and father in law. We play slow anyway.

He didn't like miniature golf he likes the range.

I wasn't going to have him play the full holes. Just chip on and putt out.

[angel_luv]

Well its just my brother and father in law. We play slow anyway.

He didn't like miniature golf he likes the range.

I wasn't going to have him play the full holes. Just chip on and putt out.

That sounds like a lot of fun. Enjoy your time!

[Sportcamper]

It is no different than taking him to Disneyland or a theme park…. The question is are YOU strong enough or willing to carry your son on your shoulders WHEN your son gets tired?

[mrsmaalox]

He'll be fine! It won't be too much for him physically, but it might be a tad too long for his attention span, so pack him up a backpack with lots of snacks and a few little toys (throw in a couple of cheap disposable cameras---he'll love that). I think renting a cart could actually be a problem, because the way kids are, the cart itself would become the focus of his attention and might be dangerous. Plus it would take away from your enjoyment/relaxation to be on constant high alert for that danger. Have fun! :toast

[leemajors]

My daughter is almost 5 and she would declare she was bored and ask to ride on my shoulders.

[Sancha]

You gonna take my kids too?

[BacktoBasics]

You gonna take my kids too?I can't afford to rent 7 carts.

[angel_luv]

Mrs Maalox is right about the disposable cameras being a great way to entertain little kids.

They were a big hit with the kids I use to babysit when I took the kids on outings.

[Sportcamper]

The best part is when you have two of them on your shoulders & they are eating ice cream…Kids don’t get any happier than that….Being carried by their Dad as they drip ice cream on his head….

Try hitting a golf ball doing that B2B...:lol

[BacktoBasics]

The camera's a good idea. He has his own so that idea works out well.

[RGMCSE]

Hell no it's not too much. I've been taking my daughter out to the range par 3's and regular courses since she was 2. When their that age, they soak up what ever you tell them and they will follow your lead. My daughter now loves golf and she knows the basic etiquette. But to answer you question more specifically, it depends on your kid. But we didn't have a problem. I didn't take any toys out their either. Silly me, I thought the golf was good enough and it was.


Rob

[RGMCSE]

One more thought, I've taken my son and daughter to the San Pedro par 3. They walked it just fine. This was at ages 6 and 3. Their good to go. Just make sure they take a leak before starting your round. Enjoy your round!


Rob

[The Franchise]

keep him hydrated and have some snacks for him and he should be fine.
kids that age run all over the place non-stop.

Agreed. His mom is just doing what moms do by trying to treat him like a girl.

[BacktoBasics]

One more thought, I've taken my son and daughter to the San Pedro par 3. They walked it just fine. This was at ages 6 and 3. Their good to go. Just make sure they take a leak before starting your round. Enjoy your round!


Rob
Damn you're right about the pissing thing. I'll have to get him squared away up front.

[Clandestino]

I didn't think you could even take a cart to a Par 3 course...

[RGMCSE]

I didn't think you could even take a cart to a Par 3 course...



Actually you can. I've played on a few of them. Although none of them were here in SA. The only course I know of locally that has a par 3 with carts is Riverside. Though the carts are only for the 18 hole course. Unless they changed it. I haven't played riverside in a couple of years.


Rob

[balli]

I've played one par three course with carts, but that was at a private club. I've never seen carts on any other par three course.

[Ballcox]

I had my son walking 18 hole courses with me when he was 4 yrs. old, no problems at all. I just base it on the weather, if it's really hot we'll take a cart, but if the weather is nice we'll walk.

Also, make sure to over basics of outdoor peeing with the kid, very important.

[ploto]

The kid will be fine. My son hiked up and down Enchanted Rock on his own when he was 2.

I remember when he was in first grade, and the teacher wanted to take them to Natural Bridge Caverns. Some mothers felt it was too hard for them. The teacher asked me and I told her-- my son hiked all the way down to the bottom and around the Hall of the Giants at Carlsbad Caverns the year before, so they would be fine.