With the weather getting really warm in the south and the fact that golf is mostly a warm weather sport you need to be aware of your body’s temperature and not get over heated on the golf course.
If you do not keep your body properly hydrated you will not be able to perform as well as you could on the golf course.
It is recommended that you drink fluids, like water and gatorade, in smaller amounts on a regular basis and not wait until you get to a drink station every 6 holes or so. In order to do this, you should carry a bottle or two with you. You should sip on the bottles and refill them as needed when you do reach a water station.
A good rule of thumb is to drink eight ounces of fluid before you even tee off, then continue to drink four to eight ounces every 15 minutes of play.
Many recreational golfers have a beer or two on the course. Keep in mind that alcohol dehydrates you. So fellas but alcohol does not count as drinking fluids to keep you hydrated. If you do choose to drink any alcohol while playing, be sure that you limit your consumption and include non-alcoholic beverages as well.
Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink, because at that point your body is already dehydrated.
Dehydration creates fatigue, makes you uncomfortable and can cause you to lose your mental focus – an important element in the game of golf.
I also want to mention that there is a product on the market that is better than gatorade and can help you stay hydrated and comes in a dissolvable strip. The product is called enlyten. You can check it out at enlyten.com.
Stay hydrated and enjoy the golf season!
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