Golf is not only one of the great sports but one of the great social sports.
This accolade is significantly complemented by the concept of the clubhouse, a place for members and visitors to enjoy refreshments before and after they play.
More often than not, you’ll find a bar in the clubhouse that serves alcoholic beverages which go down very well after you’ve walked several kilometres, hacking your ball around long grass for 4 hours.
However, some players take the sport’s social qualities to the next level by taking beers and other drinks out on the course when they play. I’ve played with the odd partner or two carrying a hip flask.
Should this be allowed? Why would you take drinks out on the golf course and compromise your performance? Or is this a boring interpretation of something that’s all part of the fun? Is there any harm in having a sip of alcohol on the golf course and enjoying yourself?
NCG, a team with a huge bank of golf experiences and memories, has thought about it and written their views on the subject of drinking on the golf course.
