Steven is ready to jump from the kids' pool to the deep end with his first 18-hole round. David compares it to running a marathon and explains why you need to tape your nipples down (metaphorically speaking).

What we discuss:

• Why playing 18 holes is like running a marathon - you need to build up to it
• The mental wall that hits around holes 12-14 and how to push through
• Environmental factors: being soft indoor people vs. all-day sun exposure
• Steven's controversial takes on paddleboarding (spoiler: he hates it)
• Managing mental focus over 4 hours without "mailing it in"
• Setting realistic goals: focus on one skill instead of obsessing over score
• The "add one stroke" method - making par 4s into par 5s for beginners
• Why nobody cares about your score (it's like fantasy football teams)
• Essential 18-hole supplies: snacks, jerky, and looking forward to hole 13

Key moments:

• Steven's nipple-taping marathon knowledge
• The great paddleboarding debate (Steven dies on this hill)
• David's confession about playing 36 holes twice with "more than none" chafing
• The revelation that par 6 doesn't exist (but should)
• Why bringing jerky to look forward to is peak simple pleasures

Bottom line: Build up to 18 holes through multiple 9-hole rounds, expect to hit a mental wall, bring snacks, and remember - nobody cares about your score except you.