Summer Golf Can Take a Bigger Toll Than You Think

As temperatures rise, golfers often focus on their equipment and swing mechanics while overlooking something even more important: preparing their bodies for the heat.

Summer golf demands more from your body than you may realize. Higher temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, muscle tightness, and reduced focus—all of which can negatively impact your game.

1. Hydrate Before You Arrive

One of the biggest mistakes golfers make is waiting until they feel thirsty to start drinking water.

By the time you’re thirsty, your body is already beginning to experience the effects of dehydration.

I recommend drinking at least one full bottle of water before arriving at the course.

Benefits include:

• Better focus and decision making

• Reduced muscle cramping

• Improved flexibility and mobility

• More consistent energy throughout the round

2. Fuel Your Body for the Round

Summer golf can last four hours or more, making nutrition just as important as hydration.

Simple snacks can help maintain energy levels:

• Bananas

• Grapes

• Trail mix

• Energy bars

• Electrolyte beverages

The goal is to avoid energy crashes that can affect your concentration and swing performance late in the round.

3. Never Skip Your Warm-Up

Many golfers assume warm weather means they don’t need to warm up.

That’s a mistake.

Warm temperatures don’t automatically prepare your body to make a powerful, athletic golf swing.

Professional golfers routinely perform dynamic warm-ups before practice and play because they know it helps:

• Increase mobility

• Improve rotation

• Activate key muscles

• Reduce injury risk

• Improve swing performance

The Hit It Great app includes dynamic warm-up routines designed to get your body ready before you step onto the range or the first tee.

The Summer Golf Checklist

Before every round this summer:

✓ Drink a full bottle of water before arriving at the course
✓ Continue hydrating throughout your round
✓ Bring simple energy-boosting snacks
✓ Consider adding electrolytes during hot rounds
✓ Complete a dynamic warm-up before hitting balls

A little preparation goes a long way. Stay hydrated, stay energized, warm up properly, and give yourself the best chance to play your best golf all summer long.