Do You Play In Extreme Heat ?

Yeah. I hydrate heavily. I get those Gatorade Zero individual packs that are supposed to go in bottles of water, but I put them in the 46 oz Yeti water thermos. I just need a touch of flavor, and then obviously get the electrolytes. So it’s like a Gatorade Zero Light. I’ll go through 2 of those from teeing off till about an hour after the round.

So I guess I’m getting about 80 oz water and two Gatorade’s worth of electrolytes.

If I do this and eat a light supper after, I feel fine.

It’s a noticeable difference if I just drink two or three bottles of water. Feel like shite and get that overheated headache feeling.

I like playing in the heat of the afternoon because the course is usually less crowded. Big hat, big towel, big water bottle and I am good to go.

Heat or Cold, Im playing. The heat doesnt really start hitting me until around 16. I try to keep a cold wet towel around and usually keep it on my neck. It works wonders

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I’m also in my 30’s so I’m sure as I age that could change

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It will change.

It's like when I hit 67 , I hit a wall with the heat.

We go off at 7am now, but I am still wiped out afterwards.

I use liquid IV in a big water jug and a additional 32 mug.

It's Louisiana, so if I want to play golf most of the year I have to play in extreme heat.

I will say, I'd rather the extreme heat than the cold. I check out once it gets around 50.

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Do You Play In Extreme Heat ?

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I prefer it. The course is harder and faster and less crowded. Can play in 2.5 hours or less.

Played yesterday, walking, for our first 100 degree heat. Drank a pedialyte before leaving, pulled 3 waters out of the freezer, had my wet cooling towel around my neck, had spf cooling sleeves, wide brim hat, bought two Gatorades during the round. Around hole 15 I started losing energy, knees and back started hurting. Don't think I will walk 18 in that heat again.

In the direct sun it was freaking hot and miserable, but getting into shade made it survivable. The arm sleeves are awesome and a must. They protect from the sun, they stay cool somehow, and they keep the sweat from dripping down to your hands. Never had an issue with sweaty hands the whole round.

[quote]It's like when I hit 67 , I hit a wall with the heat. I'm 69 and it really gets to me. Used to play 27 and sometimes 36 in the heat. No more.

I’m about to play in a little bit from now. Riding in the cart gives you a refreshing 98° breeze.