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f you're looking to play some golf
this summer, here are a few tips
from PGA Head Golf Professional
Tom Burley that can help you beat
the heat, play your best, and stay
comfortable:
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select the time of your game
wisely. The earlier the better. We all
know how quickly it gets warm in
the summer months. Late afternoon
golf can also help to create shadows
and pockets of shade on the golf
course for some decent cover. When
playing in the afternoon, try to seek
as much shade as you can in between
your shots.
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stay hydrated. Drink as much
water as you can. Sports drinks like
Gatorade and Powerade are also OK,
but do your best to stay away from
soda and alcohol in the heat. It is easy
to feel overheated or dehydrated
when the temps are as warm as they
get here in the Valley.
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Wear appropriate clothing. Do
your best to play in light-colored ap-
parel. These days, companies are
making clothing that is much better
in hot weather. Try to find moisture-
wicking clothes that will help reduce
the amount of sweat you create. Long
sleeves can also eliminate the amount
of sun-to-skin contact.
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Apply lots of sunscreen. Don't
ever be shy with the sunscreen. Look
into sunscreen sticks or sprays that
you can apply while on the course so
you won't need to wash any cream
off your hands. Don't forget the back
of your neck and the tops of your
ears. Bucket caps are also a big help
in reducing the amount of sun expo-
sure to your neck and ears.
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Bring an extra glove. If possible,
try to rotate gloves every few holes to
keep one dry. Keep a glove exposed in
the air so it dries quickly after use. A
wet glove will make it difficult to
hold onto the club during your swing,
and there's nothing worse than play-
ing with a wet, sweaty glove.
ALL seT FOr summer
Five tips to play your best during the warmer months
<< Golfers can take steps to help
combat the heat during the summer.
JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS
SWINGING INTO GEAR
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unior golfers can dive into the
game this summer with camps at
Indian Wells Golf Resort that feature
instruction and swimming.
The Indian Wells Junior Golf
Camps are slated for June 7-28, July
12-Aug. 2, and Aug. 9-30, and take
place on Wednesdays from 8:30-
10:30 a.m.
Open to kids 7-13, the camps
focus on the fundamentals of the
game, and after each lesson the
family of the junior has full access to
the swimming pool at the Renais-
sance Indian Wells. Sign up by
CLICKING here to contact Eric
Solander or call (760) 834-3838.
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Get Golf ready packages that in-
clude five group golf lessons for $99
are available beginning in May. Call
(760) 346-4653 for more details.
LEARN THE GAME!