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Taking Care of Yourself for Golf

November 1, 2007 | under Golf Fitness |

I cannot emphasise more on the importance of health and safety in golf.  Thus, I have decided to post another post reminding all the importance and some safety tips for all golfers.  You also refer to my post some time back for some tips as well - “Tips to Safe and Healthy Golf”.

Lets face it, golf is a fairly safe game to play in comparison to other sports that have physical contact with much higher chances of injury such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, etc. At least, relatively it is not that physical.

However, there are some useful tips that you can follow which will prevent discomfort and possible physical issues when playing golf.

Prepare For Sunny Days

When heading out for a full day on the course, take heed of the weather and prepare as best possible for sun exposure.  It’s very easy to become sunburned when going a full round of 18 holes, even in partly sunny weather. Remember that you will be outside anywhere from three to six hours, so bring along a decent sunscreen and a hat as part of your daily equipment.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water is absolutely essential when playing golf, especially on a hot, humid sunny day. Most golf courses supply drinking fountains located at a few of the holes, typically at the tee area. Be sure to take advantage of these water fountains by taking a few sips at each arrival. If you are not a water drinker then prepare your day with your favorite sports drink or something similar.

Walking around all day under the sun requires plenty of water. By keeping your body hydrated with fluids, you will prevent fatigue and loss of energy. If you do not drink enough fluids, your concentration levels will decrease, your body will become physically taxed, and worse yet, your swings will suffer.

Alcohol? … you decide…

Without taking any type of moral stance when drinking alcohol during golf, let’s just say that I prefer to have full concentration and control over my game. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a few drinks, but consider that your game may suffer and for safety’s sake, if you are driving home after the game then it is obviously dangerous to go overboard on the alcohol.

Also keep in mind that alcohol further dehydrates the body. Most of the time when people are having a few beers, the amount of water they drink is practically nothing. This in itself can cause you to feel very lethargic, dizzy, and possibly nauseous. Using your best judgment here, you make whatever choice you feel is right.

Keeping The Course Clean

Taking care of yourself is not the only measure one should take on the golf course. The  course itself should be treated with respect.  If you have garbage then do everyone a favor and keep it off the course. Place any type of bottles or wrappers left over from food and drinks in your personal bag or cart, until the end of the game.

Play a safe round of golf…..

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  1. Paul on November 9, 2007 7:39 am

    I agree with you on the alcohol. I’ve been round a course with friends who drink and it isn’t a good look….club in one hand and tinnie in the other.

  2. dezz on November 10, 2007 11:54 am

    Haha, sure I can imagine the scenerio. That is also when the volume of conversations get louder…

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