How Alcohol Affects Your Golf Game | Golf Digest

[@Furestone]

7:55 ”lets be honest, after 7 beers you dont know where your balls are going” a phase that you can use on golf course and also in bars.

[@cja_824]

why r u so bad and so good at the same time

[@tomasleitao1775]

"I had 2 drinks, *It really kicked in* " .... Im dying

[@Tcgiantsfan123]

No way that last guy is a 20 handicap😂😂

[@RealgolfWD]

Tyler Collins Haha.. It says 20+, probably to save embarrassment but the way he was hitting them at the start I would be surprised if he has even played golf before

[@mythbusterman8541]

Ya it says 20+ so he must be whatever the max is now used to be 28 but can be higher now.

[@RealgolfWD]

mythbuster man I think the maximum is 54 now... He'll be well chuffed to have the increase

[@thebackyardgolfer7010]

definitely not a 20+ handicapper more like he just started playing golf

[@brandonmalik3329]

It says 20+

[@ohnofawkitsme4263]

JUST GONNA SEND IT

[@zZrEtRiBuTiOnZz]

Ohno Fawkitsme You guys silly? Im still gonna send it.

[@sethbriars2042]

I was laughing so hard at that

[@Mrmidtown1]

How is my man hitting 75 yard drives with a 20 handicap... I know it says 20+... maybe they were being nice. They should have just said "Beginner".

[@SuperZackspeed]

Im a 22 and i drink a 12 pack playing 9 holes, i could beat tge 20 after

[@NickRentals31]

This explains why John Daly can launch his driver. The guys been gaining yards with beer. Coors light is that mans anabolic steroid.

[@RealgolfWD]

nickoutdoors may have to start giving it a go myself

[@williamhermann6635]

Daly did an interview where he talks about his drinking and playing golf. Claims he's set course records barefoot while blacked out drunk lol. Hes my hero.

[@bencrawford4748]

Remember JD is a miller lite guy, always has been since he was 8

[@mnemonicabyss]

John Daly is still alive? lmao, his time runs thin with his diet choices.

[@williamhermann6635]

Ryan Kovacs yep hes on the senior tour now. Still drives the ball a mile lol

[@littlewag7]

I’ll fix the video for everyone. 0.7 = 7, 13 = 20, and 20 = 30 handicaps.

[@MausoleumOfFlesh]

That is NOT a 30 handicap. Thats just flat 40.

[@pato20995]

@@MausoleumOfFlesh No way that's a 40, that's a 54

[@chrisbuneo3257]

I doubt that guy is even a 7 lol

[@vincedimuro7596]

KyleMcGyle er

[@GhostlordGames]

Yup, "scratch" golfer rarely landed on the green...

[@timhildering]

They should have done this experiment in combination with the placebo effect (so giving the amateurs beer with no alcohol in it and see how it affected them) should be fun too

[@oceanbreeze3928]

Also try weed experiment. Would be interesting.

[@patricksmith2473]

"After 7 beers you have no ideas where your balls are going."

[@DanielWilliamIronside]

That should be on a tee shirt!

[@movieseriosity4379]

😂😂

[@beckwilde]

Patrick Smith facts irl

[@ryanjones7681]

Lmfao! Truth

[@jonhaller9241]

Generally she looks like Jabba the Hutt

[@beckwilde]

“Why dont we shotgun the last one” my type of man

[@AppleBottomJ]

Rebecca Chen “I’ll start on 19”

[@Grey118]

my dad clearly studied this theory because every time we play for money he always gets me hammered

[@RealgolfWD]

NoS Republic Haha. Makes sense

[@raazuu6913]

NoS Republic iiI'm

[@24KSports]

Best way to try and win.

[@tommyo5916]

“im a miller lite guy, always have been since i was 8”- john daly

[@vlKenzo]

This was just a perfectly produced video. Loved every second of it

[@armandcampos]

Bless these men for putting their bodies on the line for research (and our amusement).

[@kyleholsten4950]

Chris was already drunk going into this

[@JL-bs1lv]

Great video! This is normal golf for most weekend warrior golfers! The last guy sucked before he started drinking! If he’s a 20 handicap then I’m now down to a 10! He looked like a a guy who just opened a new box of clubs!

[@DeftAjax]

"watch out Rory and Dustin, I'm coming after you" Carries it 256 yards lmao

[@jh1328]

I'm sorry, but Steve is not a 13 Handicap.

[@raazuu6913]

Agreed,I think he 17 or 18

[@ccloud3981]

@@raazuu6913 try 30

[@raazuu6913]

@@ccloud3981 😂😂😂

[@2x2ldesign]

How did my man shank one 300 feet they started at 125

[@ethanhrubeniuk4732]

I'm dying at this💀😂

[@haraldkrull2549]

That's what I was thinking 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RealgolfWD]

Very fun video... 'noone on the shoot is called Jerry' Cracked me up!

[@brandonevans4142]

We play a beer a hole

[@Tianton1]

are you refering to golf or....

[@mnemonicabyss]

What else would he be referring to?

[@AEH2102]

My guess? Their butts.

[@mnemonicabyss]

I can't imagine even attempting hole 18 with 17 beers down. Must be in tip top beer gut shape for that challenge.

[@fredfrederickson]

We play 9 holes a beer a stroke...

[@InstrumentalWhiteNoise]

These videos are the best on your channel

[@bigeers11]

80% of the time I might have 1 beer! -Chris the 20 handicap

[@24KSports]

1 per 9 is my limit

[@austinluepkes5484]

24K Sports 1 hole per 9 beers?

[@jackjohnson5508]

How can chris classify as a golfer

[@JamesMarshall-tf9ix]

The "pro" is definitely NOT at 0.7 handicap. More like 7.

[@KevinBostwick]

right, no way that guy is close to scratch

[@whiteronaldj90]

To be fair he was drunk lmao

[@KevinBostwick]

did you see the "pre drinking" shots? Definitely not a scratch golfer; youll have a hard time convincing anyone you are scratch if you spray the driver all over like he was. Look at the shot tracers.

[@SeanGolf]

With 240 avg drive that guy will never make an Eagle. I’m an actual 7 handicap and can carry my hybrid past his driver.

[@wigertoods2978]

By all these comments I guess none of you shot in the 70's in hard courses, Ive played with people with worst swings and 230 drives that break par, and also this is a pretty serious chanel.

[@mikesullivan1988]

I always bring a pack of beers when I go golfing. It’s like a 7 iron it’s so essential I can’t forget it!

[@BrianViPond]

2:53 “We’re all going to see a little improvement” as Chris proceeds to hit a 6 yard drive

[@jodycostello]

There is no way that guy is off 0.7

[@mcstout9]

Jody Costello 1 he's off 1 lol

[@masonotp332]

More like 7 if that

[@Tommythreeputts]

He says he’s 1 but hits 230 drives. I get he was hitting it really close with irons buttttt

[@Biscuitchris7again]

Now do this with John Daly and watch as your little 'experiment' gets set back to formula. _"Why is he getting better the drunker he gets?"_ *You the man, Johnny!* All levity aside, I hope Mr. Daly stays sober.

[@benmerrion3784]

This is the kind of reporting we need more of

[@VacantCard]

2:00 in. I will pay for an entire round of golf and drinks in the clubhouse if Chris can play 18 holes in under 120 strokes.

[@bencrawford4748]

They oughta put me on this show. 8 drinks is only 12 holes worth. I'm certified in this game

[@Trepur349]

More like 8 holes worth

[@joesmith389]

As long as it’s liquor. I haven’t been able to get drunk off beer since high school. Waste of money for me.

[@matburkett9550]

I drink 8-10 shots a round

[@xIamTwist]

Why wouldn't you do proximity to the hole for putts. 5 drinks in and you're sending them 15 ft past the whole

[@patrickconners]

Played my first 18 holes yesterday. I love how drinking is apart of the game.

[@DisguisedAsMortal]

80% of the time you have 1 beer while playing? Whoa easy does it

[@joemaeyaert6522]

Thats just what i was thinking and saw your comment Brandon. Absolutely... without a cart its hard to carrry enough for a beer/hole but it can be done. Be sure to select cans over bottles. Nobrainer, of course. But then there are many ways to lighten the load and increase the alc%age. Consider hiring a looper who is only in charge of beverage.....nothing else! This guy couldn't help you read a putt if his life depended on it, that's not important, and possibly even illegal. Play on gentlemen!

[@Swolesauce999]

This is the reason golf is one of the best sports, how many sports can you drink a beer a play??

[@BluTrollPro]

Ever done rallycross?

[@robroy25]

Lawn Bowls...Ten pin bowling....Darts...Snooker.....Pool...

[@Al-ud8qi]

none of which are sports

[@williamzamora3748]

SOFTBALL TOURNEYS...JUST DONT[' GET HIT BY A LINE DRIVE

[@MrCmon113]

Every single one - if you are determined enough.

[@shellypopped]

Best round I ever had (79) Finished beer number 11 after tapping in for par on 18. I dont drink and golf anymore, and im yet to beat that score.

[@donmay184]

No way my dude is a scratch golfer hitting 240 yards drives 😂😂 please.

[@williamjthompsonjr]

I had a friend who at 65 was about a 230 avg and a +1

[@charleston_]

I'm not even very good at golf and hit at least 220+ every drive. And I average low 90s overall score. I don't know very many people that can't hit at least 200 besides women.

[@cjsteel6586]

Donald Mayville it does say carry so maybe he is running his shots down the fairway a lot

[@angelakraft5980]

it said 240 carry....probably closer to 260, 275

[@Fantalope]

240 isn’t that great

[@coleparkyn9961]

chris is my spirit animal

[@Toddbaldwin00]

Dude we had beers when playing. We had to stand I line to tee of because of this corona virus. I sank about 5 before tee off. Missed the first 2 swings and drank about 1.5 beers per hole after for 9 holes and don’t remember the last 2.

[@DylanBadour]

Chris makes me feel good about my golf game

[@NIKESFT]

They were getting real touchy feely after lol. Probably blew each other on that car ride to Arby’s

[@RealgolfWD]

Daddick Rogers hahahaha

[@ryansmifh]

Daddick Rogers hahahahahah

[@WaffleNutz]

Maybe, maybe not. But Im sure they took turns cleaning each others balls.

[@Descan26]

This comment made my day lol

[@martywarner1779]

Jealous much?...

[@ianalderson5133]

9:07 this quote should be everywhere

[@WaffleNutz]

I see 3 vanity handicaps. Im better than the first guy and no where near 0.7.

[@colekillian6125]

WaffleNutz I know he is not a 0.7 more like a 6 or 7

[@mikestarr6517]

How can you tell he isn't a scratch? If his short game and course management is strong it can more than make up for only hitting it 250

[@deedohopkins4948]

WaffleNutz it’s all scoring, I️ hit shots better than a lot of guys who can beat me

[@OLDTOMMORRIS1]

He's also hitting 250 carry it what appears to be filmed in the winter or at least a cold day. Add 10 yards in the summer plus roll...he could easily hit it 280-290. Plus he only hit a driver and short irons. Not an entire bag.

[@winstonsmith11]

I don't believe you. He appears to be better than me, and I'm better than you.

[@pronderk207]

I feel much better watching these guys play haha

[@jak2me]

8 beers is a John Daly course average

[@franco010781]

Well john Daley is a light weight

[@JB88-]

6:59 dude in the middle is lit! Haha

[@23lnp]

What about a nice joint and a game 😀⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️ 🌿

[@jacquelinedavison4765]

i know one guy who couldnt play without it. most others just suck and laugh alot

[@ReggyRy]

I’m sure John Daly would be down

[@garybachmeier2425]

23lnp I

[@marcusbuckley2013]

I'd end up spending 25 minutes standing over the ball on the tee,

[@SantaDog81]

Ah yes, smoking premium grass while putting divots into premium grass.

[@JohnsonStobeck]

Dude that last guy looks like he just started golfing that day

[@rayhanley8354]

How does a 20 handicap not drive 200 yards

[@sholtzi2593]

7:55 Indeed.

[@rickyrick5586]

I always liked playing on mushrooms or lsd cuz I always had my own personal line tracker when I hit the balllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@dulac315]

Finally someone is asking the REAL questions.

[@troyrblb44]

Amateurs only had 8 beers.

[@franco010781]

I'm more of a drinker with a golf problem.

[@troyrblb44]

I want to play golf with Chris. He’s my kind of golfer.

[@bagdiil]

You would get killed by a stray ball... You could stand behind that guy and he would still hit you

[@williamhermann6635]

I blame the PBR.

[@deetsmuny]

This video is incredible

[@ParticleYT]

Me watching after shooting 73 after having 8 beers 👁👄👁

[@caddyboo3610]

Really interesting test! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rjtumble]

Arby's? No, everybody knows you either go to Waffle House or Denny's after drinking.

[@ricochetey]

rjtumble No white castle yo

[@MrH2obound1]

Or IHOP or George Webb’s

[@williamzamora3748]

you go to KFC

[@theseventyseven]

Omelette Shop

[@toddWAZhere69]

norms

[@pauls2475]

ty for this video!

[@sturrrdy]

i don’t think Chris knew what a golf club looked like before this video

[@ssbkproductions]

PBR, Bud Light and Arby's. What a combo

[@Alananas14]

Did the “high handicapper” ever play golf? Haha

[@stevenlarson92]

Very educational

[@aversabeast]

No way that guy is a scratch golfer.... buddy carries it 235

[@ethanmasson3963]

Alexander Aversa I know right, I have played golf for a few years but I only go out about once a month, and my average drive is 215-225

[@samuelshirran3877]

Im 15 and my adverage is about 165 yards on my best 185 but i play alot

[@stormashby9399]

I've always been able to hit the ball a long way and I know it dosnt count for as much as accuracy but always been surprised at how short most golfers hit the ball I hit my 2 iron 230 which helps me hit lots more fairways than people having to hit drivers. But everyone's different I just don't get how people can't hit passed 250

[@benhale795]

Samuel Shirran then your bad

[@kevinpenfold1116]

So excited when that third guy made 3 of his first puts!

[@ryanking9526]

Wish I could get drunk off 8 beers. This is a warm up

[@percival23]

About a 12 rounds a year for the last 30 years ....not one of those rounds was played without drinking. And for the record, that is often the only time I drink in any given month. I'm actually better with a few in me. I drop the "analysis paralysis" when I drink and become more relaxed in my swing. I'm out there to enjoy myself, it's not like I have to worry about losing my tour card and have to go back to Q School. I do have one rule. I can't crack one till the 3rd hole.

[@BarDownBoys]

So in all cases, a "little bit" of alcohol will help you, according to the narrator. So then why wouldn't all pros stay slightly intoxicated? That's nonsense

[@Noonetoseehere4]

I’d love this video with better narration and actual breakdown

[@VisserJoost]

they should have go way further, i mean, no one even puked or fainted ....

[@seangearhart4616]

"We are going to Arbys! Whoo!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@bremulate5318]

Actually they are 10hcp, 25hcp, 54hcp or not even lol

[@mattweeks5182]

State dependant learning is very real...

[@nnthsttrls]

Good on the last guy for taking part, but he's bad. Real bad.

[@mattlindeberg972]

I’m just gonna send it! First time that has ever been said on the golf course

[@specialknees6798]

This is extremely irresponsible! Never drink and drive!

[@zanejarrett1824]

this video is spot on for the scratch golfer. this guy may have not been scratch but i feel worse iron shots, and better drivers. putting does get better at times hahaha

[@srfin24]

there is no way somebody that drives the ball 181 is 12 handicapper. unless hes talking about mini golf. lost respect for the video

[@Ryan-by8ui]

I thought the same. And 240 carry for a scratch golfer has to be pretty rare as well. I think all the handicaps were inflated tbh

[@bencoggins794]

Cold day. Besides, Joel’s putting was really strong so that could make up for it. But yeah the other two’s aren’t accurate

[@Tartan]

That's carry, not total distance, and you can quite easily be a 12 handicap with a short drive. If you keep the ball in play and rarely 3-putt it is not that difficult to reach 12 handicap.

[@JCalleMC]

I have handicap 13 and I hardly ever use the driver, even on par 5 holes.

[@Tartan]

Similarly, I'm a 12.3 myself and I'd probably improve my hcp by leaving the driver out of the bag completely.

[@toddWAZhere69]

looks fun...going to put down my skateboard and picking up some clubs

[@user-tx4hz3vd5d]

These guys look like they have never swung a club in there life

[@zacharypelphrey6166]

Finally a study I’m qualified for.

[@NWP4440]

And people wonder why a Saturday round at your local course takes 5 hrs. I go to the golf course to play golf, not drink.

[@golfcodeweekly2158]

Yup only ever drank on the course once in my life (after winning a comp) hated it... you need to be alert to play golf, you want to drink stay in the clubhouse

[@brandonmcnamara2491]

Ha. Make it what you will. I enjoy a couple beers while I golf with family or friends. I'm not trying to become a pro, just trying to have fun.

[@goatnisawsomekounmpo2460]

I get blackout a beer a hold

[@bucky90269]

Oh please. I have been plastered on the golf course many times and our group is never the one slowing down the pace of play. Its some jack offs who think that they're playing on the tour who gotta find every ball that they shank in the woods that slows down play.

[@speer44]

You sound fun

[@geno9869]

Haha, great vid, nice to see it. Played at FRODSHAM (Northwest UK) today with my Golf society ' The Bogeymen'. Tee of time was 0830 on a foggy morning. I had a pint of Guinness to get my Iron up, well that's my excuse. Anyways go closed the pin on a par three and went around with a decent score. So yeah I think 1 or 2 pints just relax's you :) Hick.

[@Citizen_J]

"think I'm gonna do fuckin awesome" Hahaha. My man

[@zubtv759]

“ we are going to Arby’s” lmao 😂

[@KJVB66]

Way to go Chris!

[@roughcountryoutdoors3842]

I start forgetting how many shots I took each hole. Does help my swing.

[@benshepherd8632]

Im a 19.7 HCP in the UK and I carry avg 240-250 on winter day - surely if i improve my short game i can drop my hcp a lot?

[@bobbydrex5268]

I wish could've signed up for this experiment

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

It is fun getting tipsy on the course. 🍺 I’m not trying to get on the tour.

[@ScottDreyfus]

1 beer before going to the range, and 2 pints a side swwms to keep me pretty freed up all day

[@robosullivan704]

That was a cool experiment

[@jordancrouch7422]

Does this take into account a warmup? Were they properly warm before they started? Also if they’re hitting the exact same putt they will have the read down by the second grouping. Just other variables I thought of. Interesting video though.

[@conor9682]

I’m sorry but I couldn’t stop laughing at Chris

[@MrParticular]

Awesome experiment! For science!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

The trick too drinking on the course is don't start until the back nine. That way you hit your beery zone at the end of the round instead of halfway through and then struggle to finish.

[@jimmydeedz3281]

8:37, Arm fully inserted in gooche!