Electric Caddies, Real Golf: The Future of Walking Rounds

Electric Caddies, Real Golf: The Future of Walking Rounds

53:41 Dec 12, 2025
About this episode
Golf was built to be walked—and in this episode, we dig into why walking isn’t just “old-school,” it’s the best way to experience the game.Rob Rigg (Founder, The Walking Golfer / Walking Golfer Society) joins Mark Stewart (Co-Founder & CEO, Stewart Golf) for a wide-ranging conversation on the culture of walking golf, the community that forms when you play on foot, and the real physical + mental benefits that come with it. They also break down how electric caddies can make walking more accessible—keeping the rhythm, conversation, and connection to the course, while taking the strain out of carrying.If you’ve ever felt like riding changes the feel of a round, this one’s for you.Featured guestsMark Stewart — Co-Founder & CEO, Stewart Golf  Rob Rigg — Founder, The Walking Golfer / Walking Golfer community  Explore & SupportStewart Golf (USA) — learn about their electric caddies and product philosophy: https://www.stewartgolfusa.com/  The Walking Golfer — find walking-friendly courses, reviews, and walkability ratings: https://www.walkinggolfer.com/  Course Finder — search for walkable courses near you: https://www.walkinggolfer.com/coursefinder  Walkability Ratings — explore course walkability scores and reviews: https://www.walkinggolfer.com/walkability-ratings  What you’ll hear in this episodeWhy “walking golf is just golf” (and what it unlocks socially)The origin story of the Walking Golfer community  How electric caddies enhance—not replace—the walking experience  The engineering mindset behind Stewart Golf’s user-first design  How COVID accelerated interest in walking rounds—and how to keep it growing  Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
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