And look for me on the course after the temperature gets back up into the 50s. There are those who love to play golf whether it's freezing cold outside or whether it's sizzling hot in the summer. Obviously, playing golf in the summer requires a certain amount of common sense to avoid serious problems such as dehydration, heat stroke, or worst of all, skin cancer from the excessive exposure to the sun's ultra-violet rays. First, a word about avoiding dehydration and other related problems. Drink plenty of fluids.
Water is best.
Sport drinks, such as Gatorade, Powerade, and the like are also fine, although the sugars in those drinks don't exactly do great things for your golf swing. The most important thing to remember is to keep plenty of fluids in your system, and don't wait until you're thirsty to take a drink . Avoid alcoholic beverages, as they do little to keep your system cooled down. I've lived in the southern United States for most of my life, so I'm familiar with heat, and I've learned a few things about staying cool outdoors while playing golf in the summer. In the peak summer months, I keep plenty of fluids flowing through my body.