And we wonder why the crime rate is so high
Serious points to make whilst reading through this thread.
1. Any knife over 3" is ILLEGAL
Any lock knife is ILLEGAL
Any switch blade style knife is ILLEGAL
I have asked several police regarding this matter as I carry 2 knives with me whilst working, they a sheathed, not hidden on my body- This includes in the pocket, and as I am in work clothes and at proving I'm at work, have a just reason to carry them, after work they get taken off and put in my bag.
To the poster who said they carry a knife, be VERY careful, the police are being very funny about this, especially if you are a teenager, they already have a pre-disposed opinion of you.
2. Bashing on a golf course is not fun (OK it is), you'll not be doing the RC cause any good by doing this, They are great places to play, hell when I was a lad (in a 1920's hovis style Yorkshire accent) I used to bomb the local course on a mountain bike, those sand traps were great for flying over.
But we were aimed at as well, and we tend to get marginalised and chased after by the police and grounds keepers et al.
Find a large open public land, they can't-to my knowledge- do you for it, as long as you're not aiming at anyone or causing a public nuisance then you should be fine.
Private land, try and get the owners permission first.