Drugs

[Jacko_G]

Do Garrigus and Every have a point?

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/ro...000&mi_u=0C02CA87-6FE7-496C-AD9E-0BD734A185FB

Or is this a can of worms?

It's quite clear from medical studies that cannabis have very strong medicinal purposes and looks like becoming more and more prescribed for pain relief/chronic pain.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Surely it'll be reliant on WADA changing their rules if that is who the tour authorities defer to and I can't see them relaxing their policy, even for just golf as it will lead to a can of worms. Where do you draw a line between medicinal (and how easy would it be to get a doctor to prescribe in the US) and recreational use

 

[Tashyboy]

Wouldn't disagree with the benefits of medicinal cannabis, but to me they were caught cheating. Cannabis can also help you to chill out, and when playing in a high pressure game. No one is going to convince me it gives you an advantage. Furthermore they say they were prescribed the drugs by there Doctors. if there doctor does not know they are golfers and the drug is on the Wada banned list i would be changing Doctors.

 

[patricks148]

I think you may have a point Jacko and i've just thought of a great use for speed... no more 4 hour plus rounds

 

[Orikoru]

Firstly, I believe weed should be legal anyway, in a general sense.

But I wouldn't say 100% that it has no performance-enhancing benefits either, since it may relax the mind and put you in a better frame of mind for golf. So it's a tough call really.

 

[jamiet7682]

Can you imagine trying to get round a golf course after a few doobs, there would be absolutely zero performance enhancement, in fact you would be handicapping yourself massively.
If the paranoia and anxiety didnt get you then theres a good chance you would be found in a bunker giggling to yourself.
Might give it a bash

 

[patricks148]

Can you imagine trying to get round a golf course after a few doobs, there would be absolutely zero performance enhancement, in fact you would be handicapping yourself massively.
If the paranoia and anxiety didnt get you then theres a good chance you would be found in a bunker giggling to yourself.
Might give it a bash

half way huts would make a killing though

 

[garyinderry]

Firstly, I believe weed should be legal anyway, in a general sense.

But I wouldn't say 100% that it has no performance-enhancing benefits either, since it may relax the mind and put you in a better frame of mind for golf. So it's a tough call really.

No more performance enhancing than a post round pint.

 

[Tashyboy]

7 BENEFITS OF CANNABIS FOR ATHLETES
What can’t cannabis do? It relieves stress, treats pain, helps insomnia, provides relief for cancer patients and now it can even help you excel at your favorite sport. More and more professional athletes are being open about cannabis use and the ways they’ve benefitted from it. Every week there’s a new story about a retired athlete opening or investing in a new cannabis business. People tend to think of cannabis as either recreational (I want to get high) or medical (this brings me relief from symptoms), but cannabis is merely a tool. How you use its benefits is entirely up to you! The more you know about cannabis, the more situations you’ll find it can help. Here’s why serious athletes are so hyped about using cannabis:

1. It relieves monotony. Professional athletes train a lot. Take a marathon runner, for example. That person runs tremendous distances regularly to build up endurance and strength. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a gorgeous park to run in, running the same course or two over and over can get routine. Cannabis gives you a new mindset every time you use it. If your routine has become boring, try a couple of hits before you start and enjoy a fresh perspective!
2. It stops aches and pains. There’s no disputing cannabis’ pain-relieving properties. From scientific research to anecdotal evidence from people who regularly use it for chronic pain, more and more people are turning to cannabis instead of addictive, expensive pharmaceuticals.
3. It improves focus. So much of success in sports comes down to proper form. Whether it’s weightlifting or golf, small improvements in your form can make a huge difference in your results. The focus provided by cannabis can allow you to tune into these small things and adjust. You may find that you’re less distracted and easily able to hone in on all the little details.
4. It improves digestion. Problems processing food can be a common problem in athletes, especially those involved in competition. Athletes require a lot of calories to create the energy they use so rapidly but eating before events can be a problem for those with nervous stomachs. A little cannabis can improve your appetite and aid in digestion, making it easier to eat a healthy meal when you need it most.
5. It helps muscles recover. When you’ve pushed your muscles to the limit, they need time to recover. Cannabis is an anti-inflammatory as well as an analgesic and can help tired muscles recover faster between workouts.
6. It improves exercise-induced asthma. A lesser-known medicinal property of the cannabis plant is that it’s a bronchodilator. That means that it can actually improve airflow for those suffering from breathing disorders like asthma. Although smoking cannabis is probably not recommended for asthmatics, vaping or edibles are excellent choices for delivery.
7. It increases enjoyment. Let’s face it, cannabis makes pretty much everything better. The psychoactive effects can make colors brighter, flavors more intense, and tactile sensations more powerful! It can take your mind to new places, generate new ideas and inspire creative thinking. With a little cannabis before you train, you may find that you enjoy your workouts more than ever. Just because.

A quick perusal of Mr Google shows there are some benefits to using cannabis. Until it is taken off the WADA list it is a no no.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Its an Olympic sport and should have the same standards and testing protocols as any other Olympic sport.

Elite level players should be aware of what they can and cannot use. Tours should be proactice in helping educate players but ultimately responsibility lies with the individual.

 

[Orikoru]

It improves focus. So much of success in sports comes down to proper form. Whether it’s weightlifting or golf, small improvements in your form can make a huge difference in your results. The focus provided by cannabis can allow you to tune into these small things and adjust. You may find that you’re less distracted and easily able to hone in on all the little details.

This honestly seems like the total opposite of my perception of it, ha.

 

[IanM]

They don' t work, they just make you worse.

 

[garyinderry]

Cannabis gives you a new mindset every time you use it. If your routine has become boring, try a couple of hits before you start and enjoy a fresh perspective!



What utter codswallop haha

 

[Robin Hood]

"Just say NO"

 

[slowhand]

Like any other drug on the WADA banned list, if you apply for and are granted a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) then I have no issue with it's use.

As an aside, now that golf is in the Olympics, do golfers have to abide by UKAD whereabouts program?

 

[jim8flog]

Just imagine what your partners will think when you get a fit of the giggles in the middle of their swing, or just after they miss a really makeable putt.

 

[duncan mackie]

Just imagine what your partners will think when you get a fit of the giggles in the middle of their swing, or just after they miss a really makeable putt.

Experience suggests that there is no requirement for any drugs for this to happen in many games.....😎

 

[Deleted member 1147]

"Just say NO"

...Zammo!