Depends on the situation. I rarely start my round while drinking. When I play 18, it's typically early am. But, by the back nine, I am typically ready to have a couple beers on the course followed up with a few at the lounge afterwards. On my Thursday night league, I have been known to start my round with a beer in hand. I think the most I had was 5 in that two hour span. Then, a couple in the parking lot. Last night, I followed that up with a few more at home and here I sit at work with a pounding headache remembering that I am not in my mid 20's anymore.