Why don't professional golfers use a golf cart during tounaments

Question

Do they use one for practicing? Or are they always walking the course?

Answer 1

The original intent of the game was to walk and carry. Then when the R & A established a set of rules by which the game would be played the caddy came into existence and he carried the clubs for the gentleman. The professionals started walking and have been doing so ever since.. They are also required to wear trousers and cannot wear shorts in competition. The Casey Martin incident set the tone on the riding matter.

Answer 2

Riding in a golf cart would not make the golfers personal to the fans, plus, golf carts are ruining golf, if tour pros used them, even more people would start using them.

Answer 3

its against the rules

Answer 4

Its not that they don't use it but they can't because it mayb give them a unfair advantage over other players, its against the USGA rules.

Here's a direct quote from USGA.

The USGA will evaluate, on a case-by-case basis, any request to use a cart in USGA Championships or qualifying rounds due to a claimed permanent disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In order for the USGA to properly evaluate such requests, it is necessary to submit medical documentation setting forth the exact nature of the disability and how that disability prevents such player (or caddie) from walking during a stipulated round. In addition, players will have to submit information sufficient to enable the USGA to determine that providing a cart would not provide a player with an advantage over other players.