Should we walk the course in 112 degree weather?

Me and my friend Dave have just gotten into golf this summer. We are in Phoenix Arizona and he wants to go out and play a round of golf at Papago golf course this afternoon. He wants us to carry our clubs in 112 degree weather. I say that's stupid and we could come down with heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. What's your opinion ?Should we walk the course in 112 degree weather?
Sorry Charlie....Only the best tuna gets to be Chicken Of the Sea Tuna. As usual your advice reeks of spoiled fish. Tiddlywinks and Barbies seem to be your only comeback.... point is, generally it's not the kids of today that is the problem...it's the parents raising them, much like yourself...void of encouragement and quick to criticize.



Walking the course 112 degree weather this afternoon. We've all been stupid enough to do it..Golf is an addiction to most. When I play in that kind of heat, I go out at the crack of dawn or wait until the sun is descending, even at those times walking and the heat can severely dehydrate you. Drinking water is not enough, you also need electrolytes, sweating loses a lot of potassium and just drinking water can leave you low on sodium. So if you go out bring water and gatorade or some kind of sports drink about 3 of each and drink continuously alternating drinks. Some signs of dehydration are nausea, dizziness, confusion, uncoordination, cramps. Find shade, rest in the shade when waiting. Use a wet towel around your neck to cool down (The Kool Towel...sports cooling towel www.labohemeboutique.com). And if the course is pretty deserted secondary to the heat and you're walking alone with your buddy; bring a cell phone in case you or your buddy become symptomatic and need help returning for medical attention. Ultimately it's your choice, don't let your buddy talk you into it, you know your limits and don't let Charlie Tuna make you feel like a sissy...that's his Modus Operandi MO, makes him feel big to put down the kids, teens, women or even other adults that are new to golf and might not be up to his believed standards here on the golf section. Take caution and keep hydrated, if you're not thirsty...that's the first sign of trouble, if you can spare the cart fee...I'd recommend it, still drinking just as much. Perhaps it is not the whine, but the wisdom of todays youth that questions this.
I'm one of the last of the die-hard golf course walkers, but walking when it's 112 is absolutely insane.



Don't believe that nonsense about "a dry heat". You'll still sweat as much, but your perspiration will evaporate quickly so you won't feel clammy. You'll still become dehydrated very quickly.



Even in a cart, drink lots and lots of (non-alcoholic) liquids.



I've played in Las Vegas when it was only 102, and I wouldn't have even tried it without a cart.Should we walk the course in 112 degree weather?
I play golf in Atlanta weather that has a heat index of 100 degrees sometimes and feel no ill effect.



Just don't drink any beveridge that contains caffeine and put a water bottle in your golf bag and you will be fine.You might consider using a pull cart.I loathe riding carts.
I Live In Mesa Az And Its The Same Weather I Go Into Local Tournaments All The Time Where We Just Walk The Course.. I Say Go For It But Drink 3 Big Cups Of Water Beore You Go And During Or Else While Your Golfing Youll Feel Super Drained And DizzyShould we walk the course in 112 degree weather?
i would not go, thats stupid to walk the course in 112 degree weather. if you go, get a cart and drink plenty of water. and not only that. if you play in that type of heat, you will get to tired fast to actuvally finish
I am surprised the course will allow patrons to play in what sounds like a pending weather advisory. If you must play, take a cart.
Last Wednesday, I showed up at my local golf course and I see there were no golfers on the field. WHY? 118 degree heat index! No one will go out there and play the golf!
I would not recommend it, unless you want to have a heat stroke.
don't go, tell him it's a really bad idea, or you just can't make it, DON'T KILL YOURSELF!
no get a cart