Summer is here…along with the heat and uncompromising sun. Since golf requires you to spend lots of time outdoors, it’s important to properly prepare yourself. Here are some tips to help you have fun, beat the heat and keep cool despite the blazing summer heat.
- Remember your sun block! Apply it before you head to the course and reapply it every couple of hours.
- Dress as cool as possible. Whites, yellows, oranges, blues and greens can reflect the sun to help keep you cool. Be sure to avoid dark colors that absorb heat. Try a sleeveless top, so you can stay cool and look good at the same time!
- Eat something before and during your round. Your body needs to stay nourished so you have the strength to enjoy your day. Pack a portable snack such as fruit or a granola bar, and tuck it in your bag.
- Pack your bag lightly. The lighter your golf bag is, the less stress there will be on your body. Take out unnecessary things like too many golf balls, tees and even head covers that might weigh down your bag.
- Bring a towel soaked in cold water with you to put around the back of your neck. It will help keep you cool, especially if you re-soak the towel when you see coolers of ice water on the course.
- DRINK WATER. Your body needs to stay hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses. So drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
Have fun out there and try to stay cool! Do you have your own way of outsmarting the summer sun? Share the tip and leave a comment below.