Drugs in golf

[stefanovic]

Now we all know that golf acts like a drug, but what if any are your experiences of drugs (illegal or otherwise) in golf?

 

[RichA]

Now we all know that golf acts like a drug, but what if any are your experiences of drugs (illegal or otherwise) in golf?

Virtually impossible without nicotine, caffeine, paracetamol and loratadine.
Massively impaired by a single pint of IPA.

 

[stefanovic]

Do golfers who could hit irons 270 - 300 yards never used extra help from this taboo subject, which little people can end up in jail?

 

[Orikoru]

I was on drugs on my last round. Ibuprofen. I'm not sure if it helped or not.

Have also played under the affectation of tequila and whiskey from the previous evening, and that absolutely did not help.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I was taking Gabapentin a couple of years ago. It seriously affected my golf, as I wanted to fall asleep half way round

 

[Dando]

i find being off my tits on crack isn't ideal when you've got a slippery 2 footer on the last to break 150!

 

[stefanovic]

Could be one reason why I struggle to get up 200 yards with a driver these days, because apart from my asthma inhaler I don't take anything.

 

[Beezerk]

Got a waft of weed quite a few times on various courses ?

 

[rudebhoy]

Got a waft of weed quite a few times on various courses ?

never had that, but it's very common at football matches. Could never understand why you would take something which mellows you out while watching something that you hope is going to get you excited!

 

[Bdill93]

never had that, but it's very common at football matches. Could never understand why you would take something which mellows you out while watching something that you hope is going to get you excited!

Have had it...

I can imagine its great to chill you out after carding an 8 on a par 3.. would only be hackers that partake on a golf course surely!

 

[Beedee]

First time my group went to Portugal (2001) all we needed was a couple of paracetamol for the morning after. Last time we went, between us we rattled like the pharmacy section of a decent sized branch of Boots.

I can add beta blockers to my own contribution to the list now. Can't say they've improved my clutch putting tho.

 

[GuyInLyon]

Now we all know that golf acts like a drug, but what if any are your experiences of drugs (illegal or otherwise) in golf?

Isn't golf something you can do instead of drugs?

 

[jim8flog]

My dealer does not play golf.

 

[stefanovic]

Yes, but do you think that some tournament players do cheat with inappropriate substances.
When I saw a player reach a green on a 570 yard hole with two iron shots to the astonishment of the commentator (Peter Alliss) then I am suspicious.
Many other examples could be mentioned.
No doubt these superhuman feats raise the bar for other golfers.

 

[BiMGuy]

Yes, but do you think that some tournament players do cheat with inappropriate substances.
When I saw a player reach a green on a 570 yard hole with two iron shots to the astonishment of the commentator (Peter Alliss) then I am suspicious.
Many other examples could be mentioned.
No doubt these superhuman feats raise the bar for other golfers.

Are they cheating or has golf started to catch up in terms of performance science?

 

[Captainron]

Drugs are just prevalent in society and as such will be present in golf, both recreational and performance enhancing.

It would be naive to think that the sport is clean at the professional level. They play for too much money for this not to happen.

 

[Ethan]

Lots of the US golfing population seem to like CBD and other cannabinoids, mostly retail stuff. The shopping malls all have stands selling CBD in pill, cream, lotion and probably suppository form. I am sure a few them enjoy stronger preparations too. Painkillers, opioid and non-opioid are used a lot more in the US than here, and drugs for ADHD are widely used to help with wakefulness and travel. I am not sure any of that stuff has more than a placebo effect for most.

 

[Rooter]

Lots of the US golfing population seem to like CBD and other cannabinoids, mostly retail stuff. The shopping malls all have stands selling CBD in pill, cream, lotion and probably suppository form. I am sure a few them enjoy stronger preparations too. Painkillers, opioid and non-opioid are used a lot more in the US than here, and drugs for ADHD are widely used to help with wakefulness and travel. I am not sure any of that stuff has more than a placebo effect for most.

I was going to start a post on its own about CBD and golf, what are peoples thoughts?? And while we are talking snake oil, what about Golfers Protein drinks?!

 

[Deleted member 25172]

There's a group at my club who I on more than one occasion have crossed path with on my way in (they always tee off in the afternoon) where you can smell the weed they're smoking.

 

[Jamesbrown]

I was going to start a post on its own about CBD and golf, what are peoples thoughts?? And while we are talking snake oil, what about Golfers Protein drinks?!

Just played coxmoor this morning and they sell a range of “golfers CBD” including gummy bears!