How do you Beat the "Summer Heat" while playing Golf?

Right now, Our country is experiencing HOT HOT Summer, 35 to 36deg.

May I know how do you fight the Summer heat if you will play Golf?

I am preparing for our inter club competition and my flight tee time would probably be after lunch.

So I can't fight or choose the time. But have to deal with it

Water and energy bar. Wet towel?

Don think you can ask God to tune the temp down.

What works for me is to make sure I drink 250ml of liquid every 3 holes, i.e. half a small mineral water bottle, even if i don't feel thirsty at the time. That has a much better effect than waiting until i really feel the heat and drinking a lot of water to quench the thirst.

Derek wrote:

What works for me is to make sure I drink 250ml of liquid every 3 holes, i.e. half a small mineral water bottle, even if i don't feel thirsty at the time. That has a much better effect than waiting until i really feel the heat and drinking a lot of water to quench the thirst.

your liquid is beer right?

Carry a cooler box and load it with ice.
cools your drinks and if you throw in a wet towel, a cool wipe for you when the ice melts.

I played in JB recently with the same kind of heat. What i did was:

1. Wore really light clothing... bermudas
2. Hydrated myself with 2liters of water (cos 1st hour still not too bad)
3. when into shade whenever i can, trees... buggy...
4. Sunblock on exposed area(it kept me from the "burning" feeling into my skin)

The thing i forgot to bring was my sunglasses which i think it will help.

Hope that helps

try to drink water at least 2L, eat energy bar or banana or pear( every 3-4 hole) . and have 2-4 bottle of electrolizer is just keep you energy up as when you sweat as it's hot and humid in south east asia you will lose more energy . try to keep your energy up from 1st shot to last . this will make you play better . Every time i played in singapore i will have 2 banana , 2 energy bar and 1 pear and 4L of water . If it's is so hot i will get 3 bottle of electrolizer.

play a night golf game.....

HyBriD wrote:

Right now, Our country is experiencing HOT HOT Summer, 35 to 36deg.

May I know how do you fight the Summer heat if you will play Golf?

I am preparing for our inter club competition and my flight tee time would probably be after lunch.

So I can't fight or choose the time. But have to deal with it

Follow Cameron Highland farmer wrapped up with hat, cover face, sunglass!

I love to walk as compared to driving around in a buggy. What I always do is use sunscreen at the beginning of every nine. keep hydrated every hole with water. No isotonic drinks for me as I feel that that's too much sugar for a golfer to drink on a regular basis. Got to take care of our body. In this time and age, we are never lacking in sugar, instead we are overdosing! diabetes is just too common.

After the first nine, I would usually take a 10 min break and have some food. Again, I drink water or coconut juice.

Apply sunscreen and them off to the second nine. I love to wear shorts to play, you will be able to see my tan line in my avatar! Haha!

Denmeister wrote:

I love to walk as compared to driving around in a buggy. What I always do is use sunscreen at the beginning of every nine. keep hydrated every hole with water. No isotonic drinks for me as I feel that that's too much sugar for a golfer to drink on a regular basis. Got to take care of our body. In this time and age, we are never lacking in sugar, instead we are overdosing! diabetes is just too common.

After the first nine, I would usually take a 10 min break and have some food. Again, I drink water or coconut juice.

Apply sunscreen and them off to the second nine. I love to wear shorts to play, you will be able to see my tan line in my avatar! Haha!

you are right. there is too much sugar in our diet.
we only need to top up electrolytes

Mizzy,

Your burger pic is just too tempting! I will have to go get myself one of those tomorrow!

Your recommendation to Hand burger was very good! I had two burgers when I was there!

Electolytes u guys are talking is from sports drink or tablets?? Sports drink contain some amount of sugar.

Mayb u guys can list some of the products u guys take to the course. Cos i also suffer from energy drain from the blistering heat.

water parade the night before and hydrate all the way from 1-18

Hi Guys,

Stay away from 100plus and Isotonic drink during your golf game!

Best is plain water! these 2 make believe drink will cause you more problem later!!

Especially when you go for blood test!

iron eagle wrote:

Hi Guys,

Stay away from 100plus and Isotonic drink during your golf game!

Best is plain water! these 2 make believe drink will cause you more problem later!!

Especially when you go for blood test!

Errrr.... What problem in blood tests mate ??

i put hydration tabs on my water,
many flavor avail, and not contain sugar,

bought it at running store, works well for me..

hybrid,

actually i wont complain abt t playing golf in the summer heat.....

on the bright side, at least can play golf....

if u have been in spore for the last few mths...

we are having "thunderstorms" not rain, almost every alternate days......

damn sian, when u make time for golf, only to spend morning/afternoon drink kopi n watch the rain pours from the terrace.....


i will take your summer heat any day..... than golf in my wet boxers

I use to struggle in hot weathers, latter get really painful cramps (once even pull my back and out of action for 5 months), always bring 2L water...but latter bought a cooler water flask (i bought Thermos brand..!) , filled with ice
- bring bottles/cans of water / isotonic drink / soft drink even beer...can choose what you want, pour into flask and instant cold beverage of ur choice.
- drink at least some isotonic drink. drink Water only use to cause cramps for me after but after put in isotonic drink (100 plus) into drinks rotation, no more cramps. Just a small bottle enough liao (1 can also can).

Many Many thanks My friends for your generous tips

I deeply appreciate this one.

Have to prepare even Mentally

iron eagle wrote:

Hi Guys,

Stay away from 100plus and Isotonic drink during your golf game!

Best is plain water! these 2 make believe drink will cause you more problem later!!

Especially when you go for blood test!

#1) May I ask what problem are you speaking off?

Is it sugar level?

I think Pokari Sweet and Pokka Isotonic water is quite okay than Gatorade which is full of artificial flavor & colorings

#2) I have tried just drinking H2O but sad to say, I would experienced muscle cramp when I reach Back 9

Teeoff at 2pm..it get cooler as we play so not so shack...

iron eagle wrote:

Hi Guys,

Stay away from 100plus and Isotonic drink during your golf game!

Best is plain water! these 2 make believe drink will cause you more problem later!!

Especially when you go for blood test!

100plus big no no for me. Coz every time i drink it , it cause my gout to flare up the next day. Plain water is still the best.

nothing beats a cold cold beer on a hot hot day !!!!