We Tried the So-Called “Performance Drink” for Golfers—It’s Not What We Expected

I’ll start with this: I don’t drink energy drinks. I don’t even drink caffeine. I’ve always associated performance drinks with high sugar and a crash before you make the turn. On the golf course, I drink water. When the founder of a new golf-specific performance drink called Course Record asked me to try it, I was hesitant but when I saw the ingredient list, I figured I would give it a shot.

I didn’t test this on the course first

The first time I tried Course Record was actually after a six-mile run. I was tired and still had a big day ahead of me. I opened the Blue Razz flavor and drank it during the cooldown.

To my surprise, I didn’t feel that jittery spike I was expecting. Instead, it was like I had just enough energy to power through the afternoon. No crash. Just steady energy. This made me feel more comfortable taking one to the golf course.

What it’s like to drink on the course

I’m not going to tell you the Course Record performance drink helped me sink every 20-footer or suddenly stripe every fairway. That’s not what this is.

What I will say is this: compared to other drinks I’ve seen on the course, this one felt like it actually made sense. It’s light, doesn’t weigh you down, and doesn’t make you feel wired.

It also tastes really good. It’s not something you’ll struggle to get down. The Blue Razz is still my favorite, but I’d drink any of the three flavors (Lemon Lime Birdie Time, Caddie’s Golden Peach, and Club Twirling Blue Razz) again.

What’s in It?

Course Record is what they call a “functional performance drink,” built specifically for golfers. Here’s the quick breakdown:

• Electrolytes for hydration
• Asian Ginseng, B Vitamins, and L-theanine for focus
• 40 milligrams of green tea caffeine (less than a Diet Coke)
• Just five grams of sugar and no sucralose

It’s meant to give you clean energy and steady focus without the crash or jitters. After trying it, that claim held up.

I’m not the only one who likes it

Course Record isn’t just a Kickstarter idea, it’s already in pro shops across 15 states and showing up at events like the PGA Show, Valspar Championship, and World Long Drive. Korn Ferry winner Bryson Nimmer called it “way better” than Celsius.

The drinks have been featured at the PGA Show, the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship, the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour, and the World Long Drive Championships.

How to try it (and save)

If you want to try Course Record, the company is offering a MyGolfSpy exclusive deal.

• Use promo code MGS10 for 10% off
• Get free shipping when you buy two or more cases

If you don’t know which flavor to start with, go for the Full Tour Variety Pack and try all three.

Final thoughts

I’m probably not becoming a “performance drink” person overnight. But Course Record is something I’d drink again on and off the course.

If you’ve been reaching for high-sugar sports drinks or high-caffeine energy bombs before a round, this is a smarter alternative. It’s clean, it tastes good, and it’s actually made for the game you’re playing.