Quick answer: on a four-hour round, sip water every few holes and eat something at the turn. If you want caffeine, have it just before tee-off or at the turn, from a still, low-sugar drink you can carry in the bag. Skip big sugary cans: they don't last 18 holes.
What to drink, hole by hole
| When | What to drink | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Before tee-off | A glass of water; a caffeine drink if you need it | Caffeine takes around 30 to 60 minutes to kick in |
| Front nine | Small sips of water every two or three holes | Steady beats a big gulp on the 9th |
| At the turn | Water, a snack, and a can if you're flagging | Sets you up for the back nine |
| Back nine | Keep sipping water | Concentration tends to slip late in the round |
| Hot days | More water, plus some salt from food or an electrolyte drink | You lose more through sweat |
Golf drinks compared
- Water: the base of every round.
- Coffee: fine before tee-off, awkward to carry round.
- Sugary energy drinks: up to 55g of sugar and fizzy. Gone in minutes, with 14 holes still to play.
- Sports drinks: useful on a hot day, but often high in sugar.
- Still energy water: low sugar, sits in the bag, opens on the walk.
What hurts your score
- Not drinking until you're thirsty.
- A sugary can on the first tee and nothing after.
- Too much caffeine. Shaky hands don't help a putt. See energy drinks without jitters.
- Skipping food at the turn.
Where PÜRCHARGE fits
Built for the back nine. It's a still 330ml can you can carry in the bag, with 125mg of caffeine from green coffee, 3.8g of sugar, stevia, green tea extract (a natural source of L-theanine), enXtra®, rhodiola, Panax ginseng, electrolytes and nine vitamins. Caffeine contributes to increased alertness and improved concentration. Not for under-16s, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Max two cans a day.
Ask for it at your clubhouse, or shop energy water.
FAQs
What is the best drink during a golf round?
Water, sipped every few holes. Add a still, low-sugar caffeine drink before tee-off or at the turn if you need a lift.
Is coffee good before golf?
Yes, for most people. Have it 30 to 60 minutes before you tee off, and keep it moderate so your hands stay steady.
Are energy drinks good for golf?
Big, sugary, fizzy ones aren't. A still, low-sugar can sipped at the turn suits a long round far better.
