Written By: Radha Seth 

 

There is a notion linked to athletes getting high on marijuana to augment their performance, thus teeing off while being high has become a habitual affair among golfers. Even though consumption of recreational drugs is not legal, it has been inextricably used by the sportsmen of every ilk. It lets them relax and get consumed by the trippy-trance of the smoke. Also, at times when the lone wolf inside a golfer is knocked-up, toking up and teeing off is all that golfer would need. 

 

 When toking up and teeing off goes hand in hand

 

Marijuana’s trance effect over its long-term consequences has remained a major topic of debate. Despite the fact that it’s known for its healing powers to reduce inflammation and stress, marijuana and other CBD drugs tend to hinder the ability to focus. Thus, it has become a contradictory topic of discussion whether cannabidiol drugs have a positive impact on the game or it inhibits the potential to roll the ball over the green. But how do such cannabidiol drugs affect a golfer’s performance?  

 

In an investigation, Golf Digest took up 3 subjects, Jack, a high handicap, Scott, a mid handicap, and Willie, a low handicap. They assiduously tracked their putting, driving, and approach play. They had conducted three rounds with those golfers of varying handicap scores. They begin with their investigation on the verdant fairways of California when the fresh air had blown into the greens. 

 

As per the above study, the players seem to be relaxed when they had consumed 6 milligrams of THC. Also, they had shown a greater willingness to roll the ball across the greens. 

 

 

Followed by their first round, the second dosage was doubled bringing their THC consumption to 18 milligrams. This second round of dosage was a sweet spot since all of them improved on distance, two of three improved on their approach, and noticeably those two of three had also made four out of five putts.

 

 

As the players rolled in the third round, marijuana-related drowsiness crept in. Jack, a high handicap golfer claimed, he felt too exhausted and lethargic to perform.

 

 

To sum up, moderation is key. Too much of something can not only affect a person’s health but could also cause chronic issues in the long-term. Also, it was observed that higher amounts of THC had lead to slower reflexes that had become a hindrance to their focusing power. 

 

Therefore, the study by golf digest on ‘How does Marijuana affect a Golfer’ shows that the golfer who had consumed a moderate amount of marijuana, i.e. around 18 milligrams, had performed with a relaxed mind and calm nerves as compared to others. 

 

Note: This test conducted by Golf Digest was performed in a state where recreational marijuana use is legal on a golf course that had given them permission to carry out this investigation.