Summer months are approaching and triple digit temperatures are already in the Coachella Valley.  The desert’s extreme conditions can cause extreme medical conditions.  However, one condition (dehydration) can be avoided with education and awareness. 

Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid. This happens most often in golfers when they do not drink enough fluids to counteract the amount their body is loosing during a round of golf.   Symptoms to be aware of are muscle cramps, dizziness, and nausea.  But by the time you become severely dehydrated, you no longer have enough fluid in your body to get blood to your organs, and you may go into shock, which is a life-threatening condition.

Below I have listed a few ways to combat dehydration:

-         Drink water or sport drinks throughout a round of golf (even when your not thirsty)

-         Wear sunscreen and clothing designed for hot conditions

-         Stay in the shade as much as possible (park your golf car in the shade of a tree or structure while waiting to play)

-         Begin hydrating the day before (trade the libation for a water)

-         Play early or later in the day to avoid the suns peak intensity

-         Play quickly (4 ½ hours is a long time to be exposed to the summer sun)

Summer is a great time to play golf in the Coachella Valley with discounted green fees, fewer golfers, and spectacular facilities.  Use these keys to enjoy summer golf and visit us at www.indianwellsgolfresort.com to make a reservation.

Rolland Vaughn

PGA Head Golf Professional

Indian Wells Golf Resort