When Do You Normally Golf? (Times/Days)

[GolfSpy_APH]

We had a conversation as staff a little while back about when we can normally play. For me I normally have time mornings after I finish my first portion of work. I can get in early, get a round in and be back for my next section of the work day. 

 @GolfSpy SAM has his Friday golfing and also has a tighter window due to kid pickup/drop offs

Are you a weekend golfer? Twilight round golfer? Retired so anytime all the time? Or something in between?

What makes it easier for you to fit golf into your schedule? Do you schedule it out so it is set or is it on a whim?

[Josh Parker]

During the week, I play in the mornings.  If we have my son (week on/off) then I go after taking him to school and if not, first daylight.  On the weekends I play with my group in the afternoons.  

I actually prefer to play in the mornings because the pace of play is set by me, and I can finish a round in two hours or take my time.  

[golfjunky79]

Im lucky enough to work 4 -10hour days giving me fri,sat and sun off. Play friday mornings and since most are working pace of play is whatever speed i choose. Saturday is my par 3 course day so i can get in iron work and sunday i play with the boys sometimes 36 holes on sunday. I average 3 to 4 rounds a week and hit the range mon tue and wed after work. Due to lovely Ohio weather its whenever i can get it in right now and alot more time at the range. Hopeing to get to single digit handicap this year currently playing at a 12.7 handicap. Love golf wish i would of gotten into earlier in life. Ive played now for 5 years started at age 40. Hitem straight guys....

[Cfhandyman]

Tend to prefer the morning shift as usually you can get your round in quickly, but during the heat of the summer, have found the evening shift, aka twilight is quite pleasant. Temperatures and humidity often better, still can play quickly and at a discount to boot. 

[Randall Robbins]

I go Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, in the early morning weekly.  I leave weekends for the working people for the most part unless I get an offer or I have a tournament.  Otherwise,  it pretty much stays on that schedule.

[Cmra1]

Weekdays when the best weather is expected, between 7:40 and 9:00

[tsheaffer23]

The guys I usually play with are the first groups off at our home course. During the summer our first tee time is 6:00 a.m., we are the dew sweepers of our course. On Sunday's I usually play early afternoon after church and play in a golf league during the week that usually tees off a bit before 5 p.m. I do prefer early mornings as we're not held up by any other groups, we usually have 12-16 total guys each Saturday morning and is great to be done by no later than 10 a.m. each Saturday.

[Northern Monkey]

I work shifts so it varies but prefer either late morning or late afternoon during summer as find these times are quieter

[NinerfanWI]

Saturday and Sunday. As early as possible. 5:00 - 5:30 at my home course in mid-summer. We enjoy playing at a decent pace, so we’re always first out. 

[fozcycle]

I golf Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 7:30 A.M. with about 12 guys, all retired. So we bought a weekday membership and saved some bucks.

[Jason Costain]

late morning, 11ish on a Saturday,  there is a group of us that meet then, throw balls in a hat and the head out

[ParFore74x]

I’m off work between 1:30 & 2:30 during the week and could go right after work Mon-Thur, I leave Friday open for my wife in case she wants to go do something. Teeing off at this time puts me in a window where I do not usually have to wait to tee off and most of the time I do not get hung up behind anyone. If I can tee off by 2pm, I can walk 18 and still be home by 5-5:30 just in time for supper.

Weekends are sunrise rounds. These are usually solo or maybe one other person and I generally tee off about 15-20 minutes before sunrise. Each of the courses that I play have a hole into the sun around sunrise and I try to get my tee shot off on those holes before it’s blinding me on the tee box. 

[Punster46]

7 a.m. from April to November we are the first group(s) off, 8 a.m. November to March barring any frost delays 

[JAYER38]

Winterish Months (Dec-Feb) here in VA I will not tee off before 10am as I'm not a fan of anything below 50 degree haha. 

Once the weather warms up about 65 ill start 7am and actually try to get 36 holes in most of the time.

[Richard Fahrney]

Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning in my league. 

[John F15]

Summer time in Ontario generally Monday Wednesday Thursday afternoon. Winter months on Simulator usually Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning 

[jolter1]

A retired weekday player here who loves to play as early as possible. Love when I am able to grab a slot in the first tee time. Nothing beats being a dewsweeper seeing and hearing all the wildlife still stirring about. 

[Supio14]

As early as possible. If there is light I am out there, sometimes even before lol. 

[Mikelesc]

Many people with free time here  

I try to go to the range one or two days per week (Monday and Wednesday from 19:30 to 20:30) and if I'm lucky, play 18 holes once per month on Saturday morning. 

Edited February 5 by Mikelesc

[Capreolus]

Work days, 9 holes at first daylight, 1-2 times a week, depending on how work allows.

Weekends, 1 round at first daylight, 9 or 18 holes depending on how family life allows..

I always play in the mornings, my backpain gets worse as the day go by...

Making sure to have 2-3 tee times booked ahead.

Offseason I play on a sim once a week before work.

[drb1956]

Still working full time, and don't get off early enough most days to even go to the range. So, it's the weekends. Usually, I don't like playing prime time on Saturday, as the courses are packed, but if I do, it's a later tee time like 2pm, or even later in mid summer. Sunday afternoon is when I like to play, and again later in the day, as most players are done, except for a handful of us.. When I retire in the not so distant future, I will play more golf during the week, and maybe join a seniors league...

[jimmcman]

I am fortunate enough to have some flexibility of schedule at work, and so from April - October, (golf season here in upstate NY) I go to work at 5:00 am and am teeing off by 2:00 pm, every nice day Monday - Friday. I also play early on Saturday and Sunday. 

[Luvnflgolf]

I belong to a semi private club with access to two different courses. Because I don't like playing on crowded courses I have a weekday membership Monday-Thursday, plus it's cheaper. We try to get out first thing in the morning. Usually one of the first tee times. The four of us are usually done within 3 1/2 to 4 hours 

[aaronsteph11]

I usually play Wednesday mornings. I work 4 day work week with Wednesday being my day off. Get daughter on the bus at 7am and then can head out. I don’t usually play the same course all the time so what tee time is usually dependent on how far I have to drive. 
 

I do get some rounds in on the weekend if my daughter goes to a friends house for the day or grandparents. I definitely prefer my Wednesday mornings as pace of play is much slower on the weekends. 

[Owengeorge13]

Weekends before 8am

[Woodrow72]

I play in several groups and we play starting from 8am-9am , when I was still working on the occasional day off I would tee off early before 8 am so I could  get finished in 2 & 1/2 hours or so , then practice and have lunch and then off to my other chores , have always preferred mornings 

[scolist]

I'm retired, so if I'm playing with friends I have to work around their schedule. Otherwise I play solo when the itch needs to be scratched. Thinking about joining a league this year barring any surgeries.

 

Edited February 5 by scolist

[Brian Dube]

I prefer Mondays and Wednesdays. Course near me has cheaper rates those days so im able to play more often. 

[Rob Person]

Up until last week, I played midweek only,  generally in the mornings. 

with 3 courses within 25 minutes, I almost never had to have a tee time.

Now that I have taken on a very part time role at a course, I will be able to squeeze 9 or 18 just about anytime before or after my shift there. During peak season,  this will be varying.

[Parshooter36]

Once league starts, I play every Tuesday and Thursday evening.  On the weekends I play on most Sundays with my Dad's group and play a handful of scrambles thoughout the year on Saturdays.