Alcohol

Agreed.
I do like to have an ice cold beer sometimes while playing, but some people can't seem to control themselves. It's an unfortunate reality that in America we have to turn every activity into an alcohol and food event. I'm not ready to support a total ban on either one while golfing, but there needs to be that discussion. Maybe start by cutting off any hard drinks from the beverage cart, and close down the snack bar at the turn for players. Everyone should be able to survive a round of golf without heavy food or alcohol dependence.

I am not against having a beer (or cocktail) or two while playing. It's when it gets out of hand it gets annoying. In addition to that is when I find beer cans and liquor bottles thrown in the brush next to the cart path. Just throw it in the garbage. There's a garbage can every few holes if not every hole. It's not like they're going to call the cops on you. It's like when I see cigarette butts on the course. Would you do that in your back yard?

I agree I have a beer per 9 two total plus I do agree with you on the cig butts I did just quit smoking after forty plus years. But never throw butts on the course and always picking up cans and trash on the course one more thing on the greens people spitting sunflower seeds on the greens gross.

I play in the lowcountry of S Carolina. Hot and humid weather, even thru this week, 85* today. Alcohol just does not mix well in these conditions. Not something that interests me on the course. Am a water, Powerade or Gatorade or any other liquids that provide hydration. As I have gotten older, the consumption of alcohol just does not interest me like it use to.

Not a fan of alcohol during the round. A cold one after is nice but not a requirement. When it gets out of hand, I get annoyed only because the line of etiquette gets blurred on the course and the volume tends to increase.

If you can drink responsibly, all good.

I stick to keeping hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages.

I play with the same group of golfers when I hit the course. The few times I play with randos, I don't notice any issue with golfers who may have had too much to drink. I don't mind if a person I'm playing with is having a drink but as in activity that might involve an alcoholic drink here or there, it's all about moderation.

If I recall there was also a thread about music being played too. Moderation is the key, personally I could care less if people had a cocktail or played music as long as it is done with respect to others. I watch LIV over the PGA for this reason, FUN.

Great points...

Just don't play slow or loud

Slow play is THE most selfish act I can think of

Enjoy a dram of scotch with my cigar on the course, but would never let it get out of control!

When you have a family member who was a full blown alcoholic and died from it, you kinda just do not find much of a need for it anymore. Again, like everything else in life it is about choices.

I find it happens more in scramble events. The last scramble I played in the group in front of us would stand on the tee box & talk with drinks in hand, but no club. It happened several holes. then we noticed they would take a shot after every birdie they had while still being at the green. It made the round almost 6 hours long.

I play most of my rounds during the week, so I don't experience it much during those days. Most of the people playing on weekdays understand golf etiquette and are there to play golf.

I have no issues with a drink during a round of golf, just when it impacts the flow of play. Music doesn't bother me at all. I don't even get distracted by conversation when I play.


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I drink a bit on the course, but always stay under control. We do not drink much in the household, so the golf course is my outlet.

I’ve never drank alcohol while playing. I save it for after the round. I don’t care if others drink while they’re playing.

I don't have a problem with others drinking, so long as it doesn't get out of hand. I will normally have 1-2 drinks per 9, and sometimes a couple more during a scramble unless I'm expected to carry the team (which is a different issue altogether). I do agree that when others get out of control it ruins the experience for everyone around them. I've been told that I'm cut off before, and I've told others as well. I was embarrassed as hell letting my self control slip and acting like an ass. Sometimes you get carried away, and hopefully one time is all it takes, otherwise you've got bigger problems with booze. As others have pointed out, it does seem as if our culture has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and it appears that most of the members here recognize it and are responsible with their consumption. Kudos, everyone!

If we're speaking of things that grind our gears - I had a ranger up my pipe on Friday, telling me my foursome was holding up the groups behind us while we were playing at a 4 hour pace. After 3 encounters on the back (the first was after completing #10 in 8 minutes) we told him just to kick us off if we were a problem without having ever seen the group behind us. He never came back, and we finished at 4:05. Is that unreasonable?

Man, I work at a public course that does A LOT of outings. Most are pretty good, but we have a select few that we all hate because of alcohol. People that literally just play in the outing to get completely bombed. We've had to kick several off the course and we have had to bill several of the outings for damaged carts. I really feel social media has made this problem worse too. Everyone is trying to be the next viral sensation.

I enjoy a few adult beverages on the course when playing with friends. We don't get out of control and do not slow down play because of the beverages.

Enjoy things in moderation and have fun.

I will have an infrequent drink on the course. I see nothing wrong with it I just never want it to interfere with my round of golf. I get a limited number of rounds a year and I want them to be about the golf. I can drink anytime but I cannot golf anytime. I do have to say the post round beer is my favorite drink and the fellowship with the guys in the bar after is a great ending to the round.

Cheers!

No issue on responsible drinking. Not a fan of loud music on the course - just annoys me for whatever reason. Maybe my age.

I'll have some beers on the course some rounds. Other rounds I won't. I have no problem with the people who choose to spend their one free day a week at the course and have even a bunch of beers. It's when things devolve into rude behavior, harassing others (especially the beverage cart operator), littering and driving the carts like a bunch of jerks that I have a major problem.

Cut up, have a few beers and enjoy yourself but also consider that your behavior can impact the enjoyment of the round for others. Remain considerate and I have no problems.