Each golfer will have their own routines when it comes to play golf. The traditional pattern for golfers is to wait until the halfway house to refuel. As I’ve covered before, loading up with bacon butties and coffee isn’t the best way to set up a strong back nine. So what should golfers eat during a round?
The Facts
The body will use glycogen stored in the muscles as we play. Remember we will also be out on the course for 3-4 hours and most will walk the course. We want to retain energy throughout the round. Carbohydrates are therefore going to form the basis of most snacks and you want to regularly drip feed. Protein and fats require more work for the body to break down and empty from the stomach at a slower rate.
So, what should golfers eat during a round? Here are the seven best snacks with which to load up your bag…
1. Fruit. Along with vegetables should be a big part of our daily intake. In a round it’s good to start with a banana, apple or pear in the first third of the round. We don’t need to carry a fruitbowl as we play but as fruit will digest easily and provide a suitable energy release, eating this early will help.
2. Nuts & raisins. Just a handful will give a quick energy release from the dried fruit plus a feeling of being nicely satisfied with the nuts. Whilst the latter are protein and fat dense, the small quantity won’t inhibit future fuelling. You could also make a trail mix.
