GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH
By: Bob Schade

Summer is here and we have had near record heat here in Central Florida. The heat can affect your golf game for the good if you prepare for it. Follow these guidelines to train your body to cope with the oppressive heat.

1. Drink at least 32oz of water before you play or practice. Pre-hydration is one of the misunderstood parts of preparing for long-term exposure to the heat. If you fill your body with water before going out you will give your body something to sweat out. If you are not sweating, you are probably closed to the beginning stages of dehydration. Dehydration is a serious condition that can lead to death. Be careful and pre-hydrate your body with water.
2. Eat something solid about an hour before you play. An empty stomach will turn sour if you spend four hours out in the heat.
3. Drink at least 16oz of water for each nine holes of golf you play. More is better and you cannot put to much water in your system.
4. Wet a big towel and lay it across your neck. This will cool your entire body.
5. Post-hydrate after your round. Drink another 16oz of water or a sports drink. This will aid in cooling your body down quicker and get you in your comfort zone.

If you work on these five tips you will be better suited to handle the heat of the Florida summer.

Quick Tip:

1. Take your normal stance.
2. Move your hands slightly behind the ball.
3. Widen your stance another four inches.
4. Put more weight on your back foot. About 60%.
5. Turn your back to the target.
6. Swing your arms as fast as possible to and through the golf ball.

This quick tip is a distance boost for every level of golfer. Work on this on the range and you will be amazed how much distance you get. Good luck and good golfing. If you have any questions please email me cypresswoodcc@hotmail.com. Thanks!