I used to prefer to play mid to late afternoons because I like to walk and I like to play solo.

However, this past year, I started playing a different course on a regular basis which has a great walking "culture" in general which is great but it's a very popular course so now I like to get out as early as possible to avoid the 5+ hour rounds. I'll go off at 7am if I can. I don't get to play solo anymore but that's fine - I actually enjoy getting paired up. I have found that the early morning tee times by and large are taken up by more "dedicated" golfers (for lack of a better word) and I like to play with that crowd.

I prefer the early morning rounds, typically I can finish before the winds start to get in the 15-25 mph range.

But I work nights so evenings really don't work.

The weekends I don't play because our courses will put small groups together to make 5somes and that kills a round of golf.
So, I play 18 before work during the week. The ones on the course are the ones that understand golf and how to keep pace of play fluid.

DM

Huge fan of twilight. Most times not busy, and usually a tad cooler. Love it. At my home course the wildlife starts to come alive and you can see a number of interesting things.

Early morning or late afternoon are the favorites, but honestly,,,,,,,,,,,anytime I'm on course is good by me.

My favorite is first on the tee box. Something about the fresh dew. Although in the midwest, where the sun is up until 10:30 PM, I don't mind playing after work at the local country club, it's never crowded and even if it is, you can start on any hole to avoid waiting.