No
matter how big a golf enthusiast you are, you can’t deny this one fact: it’s
hot. Summer is finally here, and although we do love the heat in Gulf Shores
& Orange Beach (there’s no better way to enjoy a swim in the Gulf), playing
golf in the heat can be tough.
While
keeping your cool on the golf course can be equally as tough—sometimes that
slice just won’t go away no matter how many adjustments you make—simply keeping
cool is a little more manageable if you follow these basic tips.
If
possible, play during the coolest temperatures—in the morning before the sun
beats down on the course. You’ll at least start your round before the heat
really sets in. Dress in light, comfortable clothing, and stay hydrated with
plenty of cold water. Hats help too—anything to ward off the sun. And avoid
overly salty and sugary foods and snacks that might dehydrate you.
Several
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach golf courses also offer special features to help
you beat the heat on the course. Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend at Craft
Farms, for example, offers ice-cold towels. And they’re mango-scented, which
helps you feel extra refreshed. And Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club offers chilled
apples at the first tee of all three nines.
Finally,
follow up your game with a refreshing drink and a little air conditioning in
the golf club’s clubhouse. Then retreat to your condo or hotel for a dip in the
pool.
