Incorrect step count in golf mode

Hi Wendy - I had this problem too.  I found that when I was pushing the trolley with the hand my watch was on, it wasn't recording steps.  I now push it with the other hand and swing my arm normally and it records steps better - when I remember to switch arms!!

I was thinking the same, since it detects steps (already dampened on grass) by vibration it might not register steps when you steady the hand also on a trolley. It will record the distance by GPS, but it will miss some steps. I also started to use my right hand in pushing the trolley ;-). 

Add: Indeed today it registered a lot more with this strategy

This is so poor and I have contacted Garmin support and got such a rubbish response. As a supplier of a smart watch that specialises in golf they need to fix this bug. It is not a feature it is a bug. 

Steps need to be accurate or what is the point of having the garmin watch. My golf round of about 5.8 miles should be about 15,000 steps but I'm being credited with about 5000. I push a golf trolley but this shouldn't be an issue. Other watches can cope when I push a trolley. My fitbit steps are accurate when playing golf. I have checked my gamin software is upto date. I have set a custom stride length so even it should at least be able to do a rough calculation of steps based on the miles walked and my stride length.   The excuse that I am pushing a golf trolley is pathetic. Garmin support said that .....

There are also instances where a lack of arm movement may result in a lack of steps recorded while you are walking. These may include, but are not limited to:

Pushing a stroller or cart.Mowing the lawn.Carrying a bag of groceries or a child.Holding the safety handles of a treadmill while walking.Holding hiking poles or sticks.Riding a bike.Holding a leash while walking a pet.

Surely all these activities should be recording a valid, accurate step count for even the most basic smart watch.