Murrrrrrrr Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 What do you all pack for on-course fuel/snacks/hydration? My go-to at the moment is a PB & Honey, couple fruits (apples, pears, orange), and a Liquid IV hydration stick. It has gotten me through this brutal mid-Atlantic summer so far, but I'd love some new ideas and inspiration. Stereotype 1 Quote WITB: Driver: Titleist TSR3 Wood: 3 Taylormade QI10 Tour Irons: 3-P Mizuno MP64 Wedges: 52, 56, 60 Vokey SM10 Putter: Odyssey AI-One #7 Link to comment
Hacker60521 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Hot dog and beer at 5, and then another beer at 14. Kidding not kidding. But in all seriousness I’m always taking sips of water between each hole. Still looking for the right “fuel”. I think protein based items like nuts and Kind bars, etc don’t seem to work for me. Im thinking of trying either a watered down energy drink or I’ve heard good things about Liquid IV. Maybe I’ll try apple slices. Old New Golfer, Murrrrrrrr and Stereotype 3 Quote Driver: Stealth2 3W: Stealth2 4H: Stealth 2 Irons 4I-9I: T200 Wedges P, 48: T200 Wedges 54, 58: Vokey SM9 Putter: O Works #1 Black Link to comment
ADixon Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 If it is hot enough I will pour a BioLyte over ice in a yeti cup and sip on that in addition to whatever else I am drinking through the round. That has always kept me feeling pretty fresh. Murrrrrrrr and Hacker60521 2 Quote Driver- Callaway Big Bertha B21 3 Wood- Taylormade Burner 4 Hybrid- Nike Vapor Irons- Mizuno JPX 921 4-PW Wedges- Titelist Vokey 52,54,56 Putter- Tad Moore Pro1 G Bag- Callaway ORG14L 2022 Link to comment
Gusset Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 In warm weather, my first choice is a banana at the turn and 3-4 sports drinks. Lately a lot of those have been Bodyarmor Lyte. For general munching it's granola bars and beef sticks. I think I could do better on that score, so this will be an interesting thread to keep up with. Murrrrrrrr 1 Quote Victor Bruhn SW Washington State Link to comment
TSauer Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Water, some sort of electrolyte drink, and usually peanuts or beef sticks. Murrrrrrrr 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment
Murrrrrrrr Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 (edited) Just to add to my point, I think timing of all this matters as well. My not-science-backed strategy is always show up to the course full and hydrated (yes, hydration starts from the day before), early in the round mainly munch on high protein and fat (beef sticks, protein bar, PB&J), later in the round go for the glucose and carbs (fruits and gummies), and routinely drink fluids. I particularly found it to be helpful to sip often than chug every now and then. I'm terrible at remembering to drink water until I'm thirsty, so I've made it a routine to drink water after the end of each hole. Not a nutritionists, but seems to work for me. Just getting really bored of eating the same stuff. Definitely going to incorporate some of your suggestions so far. Edited July 31 by Murrrrrrrr Gusset 1 Quote WITB: Driver: Titleist TSR3 Wood: 3 Taylormade QI10 Tour Irons: 3-P Mizuno MP64 Wedges: 52, 56, 60 Vokey SM10 Putter: Odyssey AI-One #7 Link to comment
DiscipleofPenick Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 64 oz water bottle, mix in Liquid IV or gatorade electrolyte mix if it's really hot. Food is apples/bananas, cashews or almonds, and jerky. Food allergies keep it simple for me. Hacker60521 and Murrrrrrrr 2 Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment
barney_bogey Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Uncrustables, banana, trail mix, water.Please don't judge.. BSent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk Murrrrrrrr and Hacker60521 2 Quote Odyssey XG #9 Cleveland CG15 wedges 54/58 Takomo 101 irons PW-4 Rescue hybrid 3 M6 3W & Driver Bridgestone e12 Link to comment
goaliedad30 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Bananas, plus the fig bars from Costco. Murrrrrrrr, Hacker60521 and barney_bogey 3 Quote Link to comment
Hacker60521 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 3 hours ago, Murrrrrrrr said: Just to add to my point, I think timing of all this matters as well. My not-science-backed strategy is always show up to the course full and hydrated (yes, hydration starts from the day before), early in the round mainly munch on high protein and fat (beef sticks, protein bar, PB&J), later in the round go for the glucose and carbs (fruits and gummies), and routinely drink fluids. I particularly found it to be helpful to sip often than chug every now and then. I'm terrible at remembering to drink water until I'm thirsty, so I've made it a routine to drink water after the end of each hole. Not a nutritionists, but seems to work for me. Just getting really bored of eating the same stuff. Definitely going to incorporate some of your suggestions so far. @Murrrrrrrr I’m not a nutritionist (although hoping we have one on this forum), but I tend to agree with your thinking. You need to be refueling as you go — not when you hit empty. I also think that carbs are better than proteins along the way. Murrrrrrrr 1 Quote Driver: Stealth2 3W: Stealth2 4H: Stealth 2 Irons 4I-9I: T200 Wedges P, 48: T200 Wedges 54, 58: Vokey SM9 Putter: O Works #1 Black Link to comment
Murrrrrrrr Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 2 hours ago, barney_bogey said: Uncrustables, banana, trail mix, water. Please don't judge.. B Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk @barney_bogeyI'd only judge you if you put all that in a blender and drank it as a smooth haha. Just kidding, this is a judgement free zone. If you haven't given it a try, this is going to sound weird, but try freezing the uncrustables the night before and eat them around the 6th or 7th hole. There is something special about a cold uncrustable on a hot day. Please don't judge... Dweed and barney_bogey 2 Quote WITB: Driver: Titleist TSR3 Wood: 3 Taylormade QI10 Tour Irons: 3-P Mizuno MP64 Wedges: 52, 56, 60 Vokey SM10 Putter: Odyssey AI-One #7 Link to comment
barney_bogey Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 [mention=127230]barney_bogey[/mention]I'd only judge you if you put all that in a blender and drank it as a smooth haha. Just kidding, this is a judgement free zone. If you haven't given it a try, this is going to sound weird, but try freezing the uncrustables the night before and eat them around the 6th or 7th hole. There is something special about a cold uncrustable on a hot day. Please don't judge...Brother you're talking my language! Frozen when I leave, perfect by the time I need fuel. I try to eat on 6/12. My golf buddies laughed when I pulled the first one out, then stuck out their hands when I pulled the rest of the box, lol! Just some middle aged men with jobs and families eating kid's lunches. No big deal. Cheers Murrrrrrrr 1 Quote Odyssey XG #9 Cleveland CG15 wedges 54/58 Takomo 101 irons PW-4 Rescue hybrid 3 M6 3W & Driver Bridgestone e12 Link to comment
Hacker60521 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 @barney_bogey and @Murrrrrrrr while I’ve always been “judge-y” about uncrustables — mostly the white bread part — Im now intrigued. I’ll test this one out! Murrrrrrrr and barney_bogey 2 Quote Driver: Stealth2 3W: Stealth2 4H: Stealth 2 Irons 4I-9I: T200 Wedges P, 48: T200 Wedges 54, 58: Vokey SM9 Putter: O Works #1 Black Link to comment
bbreezy716 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I always have at least 1 Body Armor in my bag for hydration and an insulated cup of ice water. Also have an energy drink either before or on the first couple holes. Snacks I'm not huge on, usually have Pistachios or beef jerky in my bag or some sort of protein bar. Currently my gf is buying every flavor of Built Puff bars so it will probably be one of those the next few times out. If its early I'll throw some pop tarts in my bag to eat the first few holes because i probably didnt eat breakfast at that point. Hot days I usually pack a couple water bottles and fill my insulated cup with ice. Then throw some liquid IV packs in my bag. We bought a bunch of the bomb pop flavor for a 2 day festival so I'm going to put those to use. Quote Dr- Wilson Launchpad 3w,4&5H,6i-PW-Strata 52°, 56°, 60°- Bombtech P- Cleveland Frontline Elite Cero 35" Link to comment
Stereotype Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 My go to has been some sort of trail mix and beef jerky. I do cosign on the hydration sticks (liquid IV or other), typically go back and forth between straight water and hydration on water bottle fills, on sober golf rounds. Been wanting to mix in more "real food" but have always felt heavy after eating at the turn. Usually wait for post round meal. Hacker60521 1 Quote Driver: Paradym Ai Smoke MAX Driver w/ fujikura ventus blue 6-series Fairway: King F8 3 wood Hybrids: King F9 3 hybrid 19.5° Atmos 7s stiff Irons: Pro 243 4-PW Nippon Pro Modus Tour 120 Wedges: TAIII Forged Wedge Black 50°, 54°, 58° Putter: 004 Mallet w/ SuperStroke Zynergy 5.0 Ball: Pro Plus (white & drip) Link to comment
Brooky03 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Water and a Snickers. Maybe a hotdog and soda at the turn. Or, depending on playing partner, a bunch of beers. Quote Link to comment
Hacker60521 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Quick update for the group. Today was a hot / humid day in Chicago. So I tried out Liquid IV “Hydration Multiplier” by putting one package into a water bottle for nine holes. Then I made sure to take a sip between each hole. At the turn I did the same thing. Made another bottle of Liquid IV and used it for the back nine. Full disclosure, I also kept a “clean bottle” of water if I wanted to drink more along the way. Long story short, Liquid IV seemed to help me out. I didn’t really lose any energy or feel a “bonk”. I played over lunchtime and didn’t really feel hungry — although I did stop for a few peanut butter on crackers at 14 not because I was hungry but just knowing I should get some fuel in me. Liquid IV packs will be going into my bag. Next step … PB&J or PB&Honey Uncruatables! @barney_bogey and @Murrrrrrrr Stereotype, Murrrrrrrr and barney_bogey 3 Quote Driver: Stealth2 3W: Stealth2 4H: Stealth 2 Irons 4I-9I: T200 Wedges P, 48: T200 Wedges 54, 58: Vokey SM9 Putter: O Works #1 Black Link to comment
Dweed Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I've always done water. A few sips each hole and sliced apple, "honey Crisp" as they are juicy and somewhat tart. Hacker60521 1 Quote D- Ping G 400 SFT 16*- Adams Tight Lie 19*- Adams Tight Lie 4H- Ping G 400 5-U- Ping G 400 SW- Nike 56*- Ping Glide 2 P- Sub70 004 Mallet Link to comment
Murrrrrrrr Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Also an update inspired by @Hacker60521...walked 27 holes yesterday where temperature at the start of the round was 97 degrees. Before the round I made a rice bowl with ground beef and an avocado for protein and healthy fats. Also had some cashew for a post meal snack on the way to the course. On the course, I had a Liquid IV in my water at the start, had a PB&J on the 8th, and an apple on the 14th. Additionally, sipped on water at the end of every hole. One new thing that I tried, which may be controversial, was sunflower seeds. Don't worry, I hate seeing them spit on the green and tee box too so I had my personal spit bottle. I feel like it helped me stay satiated throughout the round and gave me some needed sodium lost through sweat (I'm definitely not a light sweat-er). Also, a little beside this thread but relevant, I feel like cracking sunflower seeds kept me busy in-between shots. I'm a believer in taking your mind away from the game between shots to prevent mental fatigue. Honestly, felt pretty good after walking 27 holes. Legs were naturally tired, but nothing that felt like due to lack of fuel. Hacker60521, barney_bogey and Stereotype 2 1 Quote WITB: Driver: Titleist TSR3 Wood: 3 Taylormade QI10 Tour Irons: 3-P Mizuno MP64 Wedges: 52, 56, 60 Vokey SM10 Putter: Odyssey AI-One #7 Link to comment
Old New Golfer Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 On 7/31/2024 at 6:49 AM, Hacker60521 said: Hot dog and beer at 5, and then another beer at 14. Kidding not kidding. But in all seriousness I’m always taking sips of water between each hole. Still looking for the right “fuel”. I think protein based items like nuts and Kind bars, etc don’t seem to work for me. Im thinking of trying either a watered down energy drink or I’ve heard good things about Liquid IV. Maybe I’ll try apple slices. I know of a protein meal replacement drink that is the best I have ever had. Drink this and your body feels like it actually ate something. The seller ran across this at some health natural healing show. She was so impressed. She asked the maker if she could sell it. She deals with really high quality effective stuff. I won't bore you pushing her. https://rnareset.com/collections/all-formulas/products/restructure-protein-powder-vanilla I have mixed this up in a small cup of water. Can make it thick like a milk shake. You can do whatever you want with it. It doesn't require anything for storage. It won't go bad. Hacker60521 1 Quote To be candid.... I would rather walk a field with a good Bird Dog, than to walk a golf course with people. Only problem is, I can't walk. Link to comment
RyanGi Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Sipping water throughout. A small bag of trail mix and another of peanuts after the turn. Usually munch on those for about three holes, maybe more. And usually a beer at the turn because…golf… Hacker60521 1 Quote Driver: 849D Fuji ‘24 Ventus Blue 5R 3-5Hy: Pinemeadow Command BK 6-PW: 699 v2 Mitsu MMT 80g Wedges: MAX milled 50° (bent to 48°), 54°, 58° Mitsu Kuro Kage black 2G S/R Putter: King Supernova 20 ArmLock AL2 grip Ball: Pro Soft Bag: C130 Wine is sunlight held together by water - Galileo Link to comment
cbhenri10 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Goldfish and Bud Light Hacker60521 1 Quote Driver: Taylormade r7 9.5° 3 Wood: Taylormade Aeroburner 15° Utility: Titleist U505 2 Iron 18° Irons 4-AW: Titleist T100s Wedges: Titleist SM9 52°/08F 59°/10S Putter: Odyssey TriHot 5k Triple Wide Link to comment
RyanGi Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Omg, goldfish! How do I not take goldfish with me? This changes today.. Hacker60521 and cbhenri10 2 Quote Driver: 849D Fuji ‘24 Ventus Blue 5R 3-5Hy: Pinemeadow Command BK 6-PW: 699 v2 Mitsu MMT 80g Wedges: MAX milled 50° (bent to 48°), 54°, 58° Mitsu Kuro Kage black 2G S/R Putter: King Supernova 20 ArmLock AL2 grip Ball: Pro Soft Bag: C130 Wine is sunlight held together by water - Galileo Link to comment
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