you know it's hot when....

**goochy** · 07-21-2011 12:51 PM

I had an invite to play Camelot this afternoon and whimped out because of the heat and humidity.

Is anyone actually playing golf this afternoon? If you are I salute you..you hardcore golf addicts

**adam** · 07-21-2011 01:00 PM

I'll be out at Rivermead after work with a spare towel on the bag

**jsttaylor** · 07-21-2011 01:28 PM

If I was off today I'd for sure be golfing! I don't let the heat get to me. If after 9 I was heating up a bit I'd grab a cart for the back 9.

**goochy** · 07-21-2011 01:36 PM

Its currently 43*C with the humidex...forecast to reach 47*C. Thats just a little too warm for my pasty English constitution..lol.

Camelot actually sent out an email adivsing they have pulled their staff off the course (including cart girls) because it was too extreme. They were giving out free water at the first tee and at the turn.

**jeffc** · 07-21-2011 02:14 PM

Plus 36 (going to 38 and 49 with the humidex) at Canada's wonderland today. Surprise no lineups for the rides. Waterpark here we come!

**Sakuraba** · 07-21-2011 02:33 PM

I'm heading over for 18 at Renfrew this aft. I plan to walk, wear no sunscreen, and enjoy a few cold beers. I love the summer. Hardened drinkers like me are used to feeling dehydrated.

**Break68** · 07-21-2011 02:53 PM

I just walked 4 blocks here downtown to see my clinets and I am melting.
Anyone golfing today is way more hardcore than me.
I will golf in anything but this heat and humidity.

**fourlights** · 07-21-2011 04:29 PM

It's not even a question of manliness. It is dangerously hot and heat stroke and heat exhaustion are very possible when the heat is this extreme.

**sebber** · 07-21-2011 05:16 PM

I am playing Augusta National from the comforts of my air conditioned man cave!

**Sakuraba** · 07-21-2011 08:57 PM

I broke down and took a cart. It was quite pleasant actually. Feel fine. Had 3 beers and a bottle of water. Gorgeous out there, and the ball is flying far.

**imozzie** · 07-21-2011 09:21 PM

I am currently on holiday in London Ontario visiting my father who has just moved in to a beautiful home on the 13th fairway of the Riverbend Golf and Country Club. It reached 39 C today without the humidex and, if you can believe it, they ran a charity TOURNAMENT here today with 128 golfers hitting the links to fight cancer!!!!

IMHO, that is just charity gone awry....risk the lives of some to raise money in support of saving lives of others?

But there they were....all dressed in pink, foursome after foursome after foursome. Sorry guys, I love the game too and believe in good causes...but that was just a little bit ridiculous!!!!

**Chambokl** · 07-21-2011 09:53 PM

Played my usual 18 holes this afternoon and ball game tonight. Even up north it is unusually hot and humid. Today was 33°C (42°C with humidex).... I love the heat... not as much the humidity... Tomorrow should be 28°C (feels like 32°C)... more golf...

**Sakuraba** · 07-21-2011 09:56 PM

You guys realize its much hotter than this in Phoenix for the entire month of July? Its hot, but its not deadly. All the golf courses are open there. I wouldn't recommend a senior or a child spend all day out there, but there are lots of seniors that do. I met up with 2 old guys today in fact who walked 27 holes and carted their last 9.

**goochy** · 07-21-2011 09:57 PM

yes tomorrow should be a bit more palatable. I remember a poll some time back asking if you prefer to golf in extreme heat of below 10*C. I definately prefer the cooler weather because you can prepare for it and dress appropriately....when it's 45*C I just wilt and cant get any relief....all I wanted to do today was sit on a patio and alternate pints of Stella with pints of water lol

**goochy** · 07-21-2011 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Sakuraba

You guys realize its much hotter than this in Phoenix for the entire month of July? Its hot, but its not deadly. All the golf courses are open there. I wouldn't recommend a senior or a child spend all day out there, but there are lots of seniors that do. I met up with 2 old guys today in fact who walked 27 holes and carted their last 9.

Without getting into a "its not the heat/cold its the humididty/damp" debate I think there is a difference..at least for me personally. When its hot and humid like today I just find it energy sapping and really exhausting. I spent a short time in Madrid some years back and it got so hot during the day (often well into the 40s*C) but it was bone achingly dry...much like phoenix I would guess.
It just didn't seem as bad...in fact I used to go running in Madrid...the thought of running today makes me want another Stella!

**nokids** · 07-21-2011 10:09 PM

You know its hot when your oreo cookies dont stick together, vanilla just melted

**justdoit** · 07-21-2011 10:23 PM

I walked 27 holes yesterday at 38c with humidex,lots of water,lots,was very enjoyable.Today I thought about it but it was way worse,stayed put.

**sharkshooter** · 07-22-2011 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by imozzie

...But there they were....all dressed in pink, foursome after foursome after foursome. Sorry guys, I love the game too and believe in good causes...but that was just a little bit ridiculous!!!!

Ridiculous! I wouldn't be caught dead in pink.

**strong49** · 07-22-2011 11:03 AM

Yesterday we played Buckingham walking me and my bro .

He shot 76 and a 74 for myself which is my best personnal. Bring on the heat

**jonf** · 07-23-2011 10:33 AM

worked outside for 10 hours each of the last 2 days. Golfing would have been a comfortable, luxurious break.

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