Richard Staszewski
The Arizona heat is upon us as IMGA continues its Tuesday event schedule until October when the annual overseed takes place. Early morning shotguns (7:30 a.m.) see the vast majority of players participating. The noon shotgun always has a handful of hardcore players!
June will see the restoration of all of Ironwood’s bunkers. You will see vehicles and crew methodically doing work. Expect to see drop areas accordingly.
1: Heat exhaustion is the concern
Look for the symptoms:
* Heavy sweating
* Cold or clammy skin
* Headache
* Nausea
* Muscle cramps
* Fast or weak pulse
* Confusion or irritability (outside of the normal behaviors!)
2: Hydration is the key
* Pre-hydrate by starting the night before you play
* One cup (eight ounces) is recommended per hour
* Replenish your electrolytes
* Avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine
* Eat snacks to replace salt loss and potassium (bananas are excellent)
3: Play fast and ready golf!
* You can play ready golf and not be rushed
* Be smart and hit when ready without causing any chance of injuring your partners
* Think of the heat out there! 30 minutes less exposure is huge.