Jon in Pasadena Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 OK, so I am a total beginner when it comes to the game of Golf. I mean we're talking complete duffer here. Never took a lesson, use a random assortment of clubs & balls, etc. Nevertheless, I occasionally meet up with a buddy at the local par-3 and hack around for 9 or 18 holes. Every time it's the same thing -- my tee shots either hook, slice, line drive, kill birds, get lost in trees, go off cliffs (the course is on a mountain) -- you name it. My pitches go over, under, around and generally everywhere except onto the greens. And my short game... well let's not even go there. So basically my game is horrible.....until last weekend. Last Sunday I'm out with my usual partner in crime and just to mix it up a bit we snuck a 6-pack onto the course and split it over the first few holes. Instantly events turned surreal. Suddenly I'm hitting towering drives off the tee, straight down the fairways and more often than not landing on, or right next to the green. Every time. My pitches are chipping up perfectly and stopping within a make-able putt of the hole. And my putting is nothing short of miraculous. I mean, I'm sinking multiple 20-ft putts. Nailed a 30 footer for par. Got a tricky 15-footer where I had to curl it in due to an up/down slope. My buddy is like freaking out, as was I. Obviously I carded my best round ever. Now everything was the same as usual; same equipment, same course, same time of day, same golfing partner. The only variable was the beer. So my questions to those more knowledgeable than me in this area are: Am I the only one who's experienced this? Is beer really *that* powerful a performance enhancer for Golf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Key..........RELAX!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Whether its golf, darts, or driving I find theres a sweet spot somewhere around 5 or 6 beers where my performance is optimal. Less than that, too stiff. More than that, and the wheels start to come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Whether its golf, darts, or driving I find theres a sweet spot somewhere around 5 or 6 beers where my performance is optimal. Less than that, too stiff. More than that, and the wheels start to come off. For me it was shooting pool. When I was younger...much younger, we'd play in the local bars and the loser would buy the beer. As I won I just got better....up to a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I really, really suck at golf. After a couple beers and a doober, I only really suck at golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I really, really suck at golf. After a couple beers and a doober, I still really, really suck at golf, but I don't care Fixed for accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Fixed for accuracy. You make a good point Chef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 For me it was shooting pool. When I was younger...much younger, we'd play in the local bars and the loser would buy the beer. As I won I just got better....up to a point. I don't think this concept needs any qualifications. After 5 or 6 beers I am the best me that I can possibly be. Quick witted, jovial, more attractive, my checking account grows, and I'm nearly impervious to criticism. That is the sweet spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Ha golf. I wish I could get in to it. My girlfriends dad said he would take me out any time. Said I'd like it. I'd rather play ILB or DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Ha golf. I wish I could get in to it. My girlfriends dad said he would take me out any time. Said I'd like it. I'd rather play ILB or DE. Why don't you stand 5 yards out of the tee box and when I yell "fore" you can fit it up, Butkus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Maybe it's in your head? http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/watch/The-Simpsons/6440918268753874112/788916802/Beer-Goggles/videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Why don't you stand 5 yards out of the tee box and when I yell "fore" you can fit it up, Butkus? give me the pads, a cup and visor...you're on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 give me the pads, a cup and visor...you're on. You will supply your own cup and pay your own medical bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 You will supply your own cup and pay your own medical bills. As will you after you hit the ball. Actually...that kind of sounds like a fun sport. I think the proper form would be bending over to expose as little surface as possible - helmet down, shoulder pads covering mid body, and thigh pads protecting the legs. I think I could get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 As will you after you hit the ball. Actually...that kind of sounds like a fun sport. I think the proper form would be bending over to expose as little surface as possible - helmet down, shoulder pads covering mid body, and thigh pads protecting the legs. I think I could get it. As much as I enjoy the narrative of you as a some kind of fearsome giant with super human abilities, you're no Bill Brasky. You'd be better served toning down the rhetoric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I don't think this concept needs any qualifications. After 5 or 6 beers I am the best me that I can possibly be. Quick witted, jovial, more attractive, my checking account grows, and I'm nearly impervious to criticism. That is the sweet spot. Well I quit drinking a couple of moths ago and I suck at everything now. Well with the exception of being bright eyed and bushy tailed Sunday mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 As much as I enjoy the narrative of you as a some kind of fearsome giant with super human abilities, you're no Bill Brasky. You'd be better served toning down the rhetoric. Ha. I am not trying to sound fearsome giant something something. I am just thinking it'd be fun to try. Not being tough. Just being dumb. It'd be a good challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Whether its golf, darts, or driving I find theres a sweet spot somewhere around 5 or 6 beers where my performance is optimal. Less than that, too stiff. More than that, and the wheels start to come off. What I like to refer to as alcohol equilibrium...staying at that point is more of an art than a science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Actually...that kind of sounds like a fun sport. I think the proper form would be bending over to expose as little surface as possible - helmet down, shoulder pads covering mid body, and thigh pads protecting the legs. I think I could get it. At the 51 second mark.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH3-QH2ZFuA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 What I like to refer to as alcohol equilibrium...staying at that point is more of an art than a science. Those that are good at this are special indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Maybe it's in your head? http://xfinitytv.com...-Goggles/videos Nope. There's a lot of really really odd stuff in my head, but this time it was verified by external witnesses. (At least I think they're external. Cue Inception theme here.....) Well I quit drinking a couple of moths ago and I suck at everything now. Well with the exception of being bright eyed and bushy tailed Sunday mornings. Are you sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Are you sure? I think you missed the part about sucking at everything now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I really, really suck at golf. After a couple beers and a doober, I only really suck at golf. This.... Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Beer, weed, both. Whatever gets you relaxed will help you on the course. My Rickie Fowler alter ego comes out when I'm fukked up on the course. All of a sudden I think I'm wearing all orange Puma gear and sticking approach shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Beer, weed, both. Whatever gets you relaxed will help you on the course. My Rickie Fowler alter ego comes out when I'm fukked up on the course. All of a sudden I think I'm wearing all orange Puma gear and sticking approach shots. 110 yards out? Sounds like a 5 wood to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 110 yards out? Sounds like a 5 wood to me! No question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What I like to refer to as alcohol equilibrium...staying at that point is more of an art than a science. This is the problem with drinking and golf. It's very difficult to maintain the proper equalibrium for 4 1/2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 This is the problem with drinking and golf. It's very difficult to maintain the proper equalibrium for 4 1/2 hours. John Daly certainly couldn't master the art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 John Daly certainly couldn't master the art No, but he came as close as any man ever has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't drink and 'drive' I crack me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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