Tire on back 9

[Jensen]

So what do you do to stay fresh on the back 9, as I can feel myself tire.

Is it eat food between holes and if so what do you eat and how often ? Is it the mental side and if so how do you keep your concentration levels going ?

 

[Slab]

So what do you do to stay fresh on the back 9, as I can feel myself tire.

Is it eat food between holes and if so what do you eat and how often ? Is it the mental side and if so how do you keep your concentration levels going ?

Use a buggy on the front 9

Plenty threads where folks offer opinions on the best snack/energy bar but I think its whatever you're prepared/remember to carry

I've seen me eat/drink nothing or as much as 2-3 liters and filled roll + snacks

Not sure either is the dominant influence on my scoring though

 

[USER1999]

Get out running, and get fitter. It's zip to do with eating, and all to do with overall fitness.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

The stock answers seem to be...

1. A banana or a granola bar and some water or Lucozade (other sports drinks available)

or

2. Call yourself a man, needing to eat during a gentle stroll around a field..? What's wrong with you? Look at me, I'm soooo manly and better than everyone else that gets peckish, look at how puffy chested and indignant I am, look at how everyone's opinion other than mine is wrong, LOOK AT MEEEEEE.

The simple answer is to try having a snack part way around and a few gulps of fluid every few holes and see if it helps

 

[jpjeffery]

I think it's important to keep fluid and energy levels up. I've taken to making two ham sandwiches, cut in to four so I can graze on them over the course of a round (not cut in to four because I'm a child! Because I'm not a child) and I've always taken a big bottle of water with me anyway. At the very least this has helped with my post-round recovery time.

But I also find it helps to use a trolley rather than carrying plus taking it slowly instead of marching off from the first tee...

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Fitness is key, get yourself out running a couple of times a week. If you get tired on the back nine no amount of food or energy drink is going to help you, you just aren't fit enough.

 

[Wayman]

Take a sip of water every couple shots keeps you going

I'm trying to get fit over winter going for jogs and walks. Going to get in a few 36 hole events next year so need to get fit for then

 

[londonlewis]

I tend to have a big breakfast that will keep me full (poached eggs on toast does it for me).
I probably tee off 1.5-2 hours after this breakfast.
I always have a big bottle of sparkling water with me and will usually have drained this by the 15th.
Occasionally I may take either a piece of fruit or a chocolate bar with me. If I am struggling at the halfway house I may consider buying a sugary drink (any, I don't think it matters). But I only really need to do this when it is seriously hot and I have already demolished my water.

The advice of getting fitter is not a bad shout. It will massively help with your concentration as well and when you really need to focus, you'll be able to.

If none of this helps, you may want to look at your bag (specifically the weight of your bag). Do you really need that umbrella, change of clothes, change of shoes, 48 golf balls, 7 bags of tees, 8 pitch mark repairers etc... that you are lugging around?
And finally, you may consider hiring a push trolley (PUSH trolley, not pull trolley). Get that thing infront of you and push it. Pulling it will hurt your back over time.

 

[Sharktooth]

Decent breakfast is a must for me

 

[Stuey01]

As above really.
Have found a push trolley I recently invested in helps keep me fresh. 36 a doddle with the trolley. Imagine a leccy one would be even easier, but too much hassle faffing with batteries for me.
Otherwise, eat well and general fitness are the answer here, IMO.
I've been slacking off my training and eating a bit too much recently and a few extra pounds make a difference on the hillier parts of the course!

 

[Foxholer]

Fitness is key, get yourself out running a couple of times a week. If you get tired on the back nine no amount of food or energy drink is going to help you, you just aren't fit enough.

Fitness is the key, but running isn't the best way to fitness imo.

Swimming is much better for overall fitness and is much less percussive! Those of us with dodgy ankles, knees, hips and backs are not suited to pounding the streets!

And food definitely does have an effect. Something high in carbs before the round is pretty good - bacon roll seeming to be the most popular. But a Shire Breakfast does the trick for me!

 

[MadAdey]

Have something good to eat before playing. Not a bacon butty or other high fat foods as they can make you feel lethargic. I normally enjoy a bowl of scrambled eggs as I find they keep me going nicely. I always carry a banana and some kind of health bar to chew on. For me lots of water is a must as it keeps you hydrated. When you dehydrate your brain starts to work slower and that can mean loosing concentration towards the end.

Things that I think you should not have are:
Fizzy drinks, they just give you a quick energy and most have caffeine in that is a dehydrant.
Chocolate bars can be good, but again they are just a quick burst of energy, good on the last couple of holes if your feeling tired, but not as an all round snack.

To be honest no matter what you put on this thread someone will probably disagree with you, so the above is just my opinion and it always works for me when playing not just 18, but 36 that I do on a regular basis.

 

[richart]

Can never blame poor play on the back nine through tiredness. Even carrying I feel fine, in fact I usually play better on the back nine as it takes me about 6 holes to warm up.

Helps that I am a natural athlete in the prime of life, unlike a lot on here.

 

[londonlewis]

Can never blame poor play on the back nine through tiredness. Even carrying I feel fine, in fact I usually play better on the back nine as it takes me about 6 holes to warm up.

Helps that I am a natural athlete in the prime of life, unlike a lot on here.

I've heard that you are very serious about moulding yourself on the professionals when it comes to your fitness.
Weren't you a graduate of the Craig Stadler school of golf fitness?

 

[evahakool]

At the very least this has helped with my post-round recovery ...

Sorry to be so negative ,but post round recovery, it's only a walk for 3-4hours not a marathon

I'am knocking on 60 have a decent breakfast before a game, then a few swigs of water during a round and that's it.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Sorry to be so negative ,but post round recovery, it's only a walk for 3-4hours not a marathon

I'am knocking on 60 have a decent breakfast before a game, then a few swigs of water during a round and that's it.

I must admit the post round recovery bit made me smile.

 

[CMAC]

I think it's important to keep fluid and energy levels up. I've taken to making two ham sandwiches, cut in to four so I can graze on them over the course of a round (not cut in to four because I'm a child! Because I'm not a child) and I've always taken a big bottle of water with me anyway. At the very least this has helped with my post-round recovery time.

But I also find it helps to use a trolley rather than carrying plus taking it slowly instead of marching off from the first tee...

seriously!

 

[pokerjoke]

I've heard that you are very serious about moulding yourself on the professionals when it comes to your fitness.
Weren't you a graduate of the Craig Stadler school of golf fitness?

More like Vanessa Feltz :whoo:

 

[Davey247]

Flapjack is king for food during a round - slow releasing carbs. Keeping hydrated is vital also for concentration, however as previous posts suggest it is mainly down to fitness.

I've done the 4 course classic last couple of years. 2012 didn't train and was on my arse from about the 2.5 round mark, this year was good up to the last 9 on the last course.

If you can, get a 6 month gym membership do take you through the winter. Work on cardio and core muscles and you'll feel the benefit next year.

 

[Andy808]

There are plenty who think you don't need to eat or drink during a round of golf but it's better if you do.
A good carb breakfast like cereal, porridge or a couple of slices of toast and jam will get you going.
Plenty of fluids with a drink every 3 holes at least will help you concentrate for the whole round. Personally I make up my own drinks using fruit juice, water and a small amount of So-Lo low sodium salt.
Have something to eat and eat it earlier in the round as eating on the 14 is too late to get the benefit.

Fitness has a lot to do with it but keeping the body fueled for the round is just as important.