Playing early morning or afternoon?

[ABG]

Early morning for me. Means I have the rest of the day free to do other things. When I play in the afternoon I tend to put off doing things in the mornings because "I'm playing golf later"

[pheenomz4774]

I like to go out early in the morning. As early as possible. That's when I shoot my best scores usually I'm not as tired. However, the pace of play if you aren't the first 1 or 2 groups out there makes morning dreadful. As I don't have any friends who play golf, I'm usually a single that's caught between threesomes who don't join me up or foursomes.

In those cases I prefer to go out later in the afternoon where there are more onesy twosy golfers and you can navigate your way around the course a bit quicker.

[RainShadow]

I play alot of both. But to be honest, when I'm playing well I like the afternoon and a little bit of wind, just because you have to think a bit more and play different clubs than you would on the dead calm of morning.
Downside to afternoons is the greens may be less than smooth and the round may take longer..

[Kaysquare]

My regular group usually tees off anywhere from 9:30 to 10:30. I like to have a leisurely breakfast, get any chores done, then play golf without having to rush anything. I don't want to finish my round knowing I have to rush home to do housework.

[rlconklin]

I prefer earlier, but since I have to work Monday - Friday, I usually end up golfing in the evening. I only have time to get in 9 during the week, but the course is rarely crowded and on occasion I even have the course to myself.

On the weekends, I usually eat an early lunch and try to get to the course before noon.

[Covert]

I like to be the first one out. I beat the crowd, the mowers, and the hot sun. It's sort of embarrassing that the groups behind me can see my footsteps in the dew criss cross the fairways and greens, though.

[Dodger Blue]

I prefer a earlier tee time. It's tough because the 4 some I play with its split. Two would rather play around 9 or later while me and another gent prefer 7 or earlier. When my wife plays with us she doesn't care too much.

[highergr0und]

I became so spoiled with the ultra early rounds that my desire to play went way down when I moved and lost the access!!!

I love being out there with a chill in the air and steam rising from the water. The dew helps me fine the ball. The only person I ever had to wait for was a guy on a mower. Plus, I'd tee off at first light around 5:30 AM and be home to the family after 18 holes by 9:00.

I do like the occasional afternoon round on a nice day with a beer in my hand. Just got to make sure there's nowhere to be because it's gonna take a while.

[JimJam]

During the summer, when I'm not in school, I usually prefer to play as early as possible when I have the chance. The temperature is significantly lower and the earlier I finish, the more things I can do later on in the day.

[HoffTTM]

Early, fresh golf course, faster play, time to do stuff the rest of the day

whats not to love?

[Tcann32]

Early in the morning or twilight for me. For whatever reason I score better and am most relaxed at these times. Ive never enjoyed playing sports or anything else in the mid afternoon hours for some reason. I prefer to tee off as early as possible or play after 4-5 pm in the mid summer.

[2putttom]

Any time after 10. By then my joints are flexible and I've had ten cups of coffee

[bigred90gt]

Both. Sunday's are my big golf day. I like to tee off early (any time between first available slot and 8:00). When I finish, I grab lunch at the clubhouse, then hit a small bucket to loosen back up, and am usually back out on the course for the next 18 sometime around 1:30ish.

During the winter hours, it's the same except an hour earlier, so tee off by 7 and round 2 by 12:30ish.

I also play Wednesdays after work when I can.

I am a morning person, big time. Even on Saturdays when I have nothing to do, I'll be up between 5:30 and 6:00. The only reason o ever tee off as late as 8:00 is because my usual sunday golf buddy doesn't like to get there that early. If it were up to me, I'd tee off in the first spot every Sunday.

[RRFireblade]

Mid morning, during week. After the early birds and off before the nooners start.

Weekends.... Only if I'm getting paid to do so.

[prhiam]

Early, I suppose. I like to be out between 7 and 8 in the summer months. It makes the day go so much better, I can do more things on the weekend. However, this time of year? I like anything after about 10.

[Shipwreck]

Depends on the time of the year. Winter time? Mid afternoon because that gives the course a chance to thaw out a little bit and the greens aren't concrete firm, just asphalt firm. Summer time? 1am if possible.....seriously as early as possible or as late as possible. Try and play golf in Tucson at noon mid July, you better bring a 5 gallon jug of water with you.

[Mr22putt]

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My regular group usually tees off anywhere from 9:30 to 10:30. I like to have a leisurely breakfast, get any chores done, then play golf without having to rush anything. I don't want to finish my round knowing I have to rush home to do housework.
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Kay
You're living in the 21st century and you do chores?.....you are a good little wife....I knew I ALWAYS like you.

Next request from your husband will be to request you dress in skorts and knee highs just like the subservient Asian ladies.

But I will be a gentleman if we should play one day.
I'll open the doors and help you get your clubs in and out of your car if for some reason one day you don't store your clubs at the club.
OR
I will clean your cart, clubs and shoes when you are finished playing golf.

Huh...wake up Mr22putt....I'm Asian....it's the women's job to keep us happy....lol.

[Mr22putt]

Generally twilight for me.....the more money I save...the more often I can play.

[Shipwreck]

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Generally twilight for me.....the more money I save...the more often I can play.
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I like this statement. And surprisingly with a lot of places, twilight isn't jam packed so you can zip around, hit multiple shots etc.

[TheGeekGolfer]

I used to play afternoons and evenings because I didn't like getting up that early. Now, I've grown to really like getting up early and being one of the first groups out.

[Mr22putt]

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[quote name='Mr22putt' timestamp='1430255590' post='11460883']
Generally twilight for me.....the more money I save...the more often I can play.
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I like this statement. And surprisingly with a lot of places, twilight isn't jam packed so you can zip around, hit multiple shots etc.
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Yes, I too like to hit additional practice shots too.
Grass ranges are rare here......so I like hitting off grass for practice because hitting off a matt gives one a false belief of good ball striking.

Here in Vancouver...some courses are really packed at twilight.
Why not save some money....especially here where many tear home lots are $1.5M+.

But my wife and I don't have children that would dictate when we need to schedule outings.
I think a lot of twilight players don't have young children at home.

[Kaysquare]

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My regular group usually tees off anywhere from 9:30 to 10:30. I like to have a leisurely breakfast, get any chores done, then play golf without having to rush anything. I don't want to finish my round knowing I have to rush home to do housework.
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Kay
You're living in the 21st century and you do chores?.....you are a good little wife....I knew I ALWAYS like you.

Next request from your husband will be to request you dress in skorts and knee highs just like the subservient Asian ladies.

But I will be a gentleman if we should play one day.
I'll open the doors and help you get your clubs in and out of your car if for some reason one day you don't store your clubs at the club.
OR
I will clean your cart, clubs and shoes when you are finished playing golf.

Huh...wake up Mr22putt....I'm Asian....it's the women's job to keep us happy....lol.
[/quote]Of course I do chores. I'm the type that would clean the house the night before a housekeeper comes in the morning, so she wouldn't think we lived in a messy house. I'm a bit OCD that way. Since my hubby doesn't play golf, the golf cart is totally my responsibility, water in batteries, tires, cleaning, etc. & I keep it spotless. I even clean my own clubs. I'm very self-sufficient, just in case you didn't already know that.

[Mr22putt]

So do you clean you house like June Cleaver....in a dress, heels and an apron?
I really wish I grew up in those times....I think a women is most attractive in a dress, stocings and heels....I also like to wear a suit and dress shoes....I guess I'm old fashion.

I assume you also wash your own car?...it rare to see a woman wash her own car.

My wife has never wash her car or golf clubs/shoes...guess who does?...yup...the Smiling Buddha.

Kay
Are you sure you're not Korean?....you play so much golf.
There are so many Korean ladies here who play golf nearly everyday while their husbands work.
But....I also think many Asian husbands send the wives to Canada/US along with the children to be educated in North America...so they can fool around back in the Pac Rim.

The culture is different....some older Asian guys have told me it's kinda acceptable for some to fool around as long as they come home at night.

It's rare to find in North America....a wife that's addicted to golf and the husband doesn't or rarely plays golf.

[Codiddy]

I like playing in the afternoon. The course usually isn't as full, and it's cheaper. Win Win

[Kaysquare]

[quote name='Mr22putt' timestamp='1430257758' post='11461113']
So do you clean you house like June Cleaver....in a dress, heels and an apron?
I really wish I grew up in those times....I think a women is most attractive in a dress, stocings and heels....I also like to wear a suit and dress shoes....I guess I'm old fashion.

I assume you also wash your own car?...it rare to see a woman wash her own car.

My wife has never wash her car or golf clubs/shoes...guess who does?...yup...the Smiling Buddha.

Kay
Are you sure you're not Korean?....you play so much golf.
There are so many Korean ladies here who play golf nearly everyday while their husbands work.
But....I also think many Asian husbands send the wives to Canada/US along with the children to be educated in North America...so they can fool around back in the Pac Rim.

The culture is different....some older Asian guys have told me it's kinda acceptable for some to fool around as long as they come home at night.

It's rare to find in North America....a wife that's addicted to golf and the husband doesn't or rarely plays golf.
[/quote]My husband used to play a lot of golf, & he's the one who got me into golf. But after retirement he just lost interest in it gradually, and now he's totally invested in working with our local Humane Society....he says it's much more rewarding than golf. He has no problem whatsoever with me playing golf as often as I want to (like he could stop me)

[Kaysquare]

[quote name='Mr22putt' timestamp='1430257758' post='11461113']
So do you clean you house like June Cleaver....in a dress, heels and an apron?
I really wish I grew up in those times....I think a women is most attractive in a dress, stocings and heels....I also like to wear a suit and dress shoes....I guess I'm old fashion.

I assume you also wash your own car?...it rare to see a woman wash her own car.

My wife has never wash her car or golf clubs/shoes...guess who does?...yup...the Smiling Buddha.

Kay
Are you sure you're not Korean?....you play so much golf.
There are so many Korean ladies here who play golf nearly everyday while their husbands work.
But....I also think many Asian husbands send the wives to Canada/US along with the children to be educated in North America...so they can fool around back in the Pac Rim.

The culture is different....some older Asian guys have told me it's kinda acceptable for some to fool around as long as they come home at night.

It's rare to find in North America....a wife that's addicted to golf and the husband doesn't or rarely plays golf.
[/quote]Oh...I do wash my own car fairly often (hubby doesn't get it clean enough) No, I'm usually attired in golf clothes, jeans, or workout clothes....I'm an American girl thru & thru, worked all my life, saved for retirement & retired as early as I could from a huge defense contractor. I worked long & hard for my retirement and I'm enjoying every second of it. I've been blessed with good health & an optimistic attitude & I work hard at staying in shape. Oh....you'd probably think I'm not too subservient.

[OldGolfer87]

For sure ..at least for me following the greens mower at about 6 am is the best time ... i learned quickly that if i wanted to play with the group i was asked to join 10 plus years ago it was early or miss out and now i am not sure how much i would enjoy playing later ..... i know that playing late mornings was not for me .. play at times is slower , in summer months it's much hotter .. this summer i am going to try some twi-light 9 hole rounds as years ago i did it here and there and would like to try it again .... but again nothing beats early mornings

[jcorna01]

I love getting out really early, especially during the week when I can sneak in a round before work.

[parpar41]

My usual game is an 08:30 tee-off after ham and eggs at the club on Saturday morning.

That said, like many here have commented, all my best scoring rounds have been afternoon games.

Guess i am not an early bird kind of guy.

[jvalhalla]

It depends on the weather. If it is a cool or cold morning, I want to be out there...keeps most people off the course. When summer comes around, I am afternoons only. It gets so hot all the retirees play before noon and after that, the course is clear.