Study Reveals Golfers in This State Consume the Highest Amount of Beer in the Entire Country

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Golf and drinking have long been intertwined, with the act of enjoying a few cold ones while on the course often seen as part of the experience. Spotlighting the intriguing relationship between golf and alcohol consumption, Pickwise surveyed golfers in the U.S. and the U.K. on how much beer they drink while playing a round.

Conducted after the golfing world united for the 151st Open Championship, the study revealed that golfers in Florida drank the most beer out of any other state in the country — and the entire U.K.

While the U.S. is known for its expansive golf culture, the findings indicated that golfers in different states exhibit varying drinking habits. In the southern state of Florida, for instance, a staggering average of 4.8 drinks is consumed during an 18-hole round. Texas follows closely, with an average of 4.6 beverages per round.

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Vermont and Massachusetts, both reporting an average of 1.6 drinks per round, rank among the least thirsty golfers in America, Pickwise reported. Utah takes the lead as the state with the least alcohol consumption during rounds, with an average of 1.1 beers per 18 holes.

Interestingly, even the states with the lowest alcohol consumption on the golf course outpaced their U.K. counterparts.

The Northern Irish emerged as the most indulgent drinkers among the four European countries surveyed, with an average of 0.4 drinks per 18-hole round. Following closely are Scotland and England, both averaging 0.3 drinks per round. Meanwhile, Welsh golfers demonstrated the most modest drinking habits according to the report, with an average of 0.2 drinks per 18 holes.

Per Pickwise, climate and setting appeared to be key factors in influencing divergent drinking patterns. The U.K.’s temperate weather may contribute to the relatively lower alcohol consumption during rounds, as compared to the often sweltering conditions in Florida and Texas. Moreover, the density of golfers in a given area and the local population can also shape drinking preferences.

While golfers’ desires to imbibe on the course vary across regions, it’s clear that beer and golf continue to share a complex relationship.

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