| I bet there isn't a golfer reading this article whose | | | | The big question then is how much water should you |
| game hasn't been affected by the "six inches | | | | drink? To be optimally hydrated, it is recommended |
| between their ears". Many unwelcome mental | | | | that you drink ½ of your body weight in |
| stressors A.K.A. "stinkin-thinkin" could quite possibly be | | | | ounces per day. So if you are 150 pounds then you |
| a result of poor hydration. Without adequate | | | | should be drinking 75 ounces of water per day. |
| hydration, chances are both mental and physical | | | | Here are some H2O recommendations that Dr. Greg |
| components to your golf game are being limited. | | | | Rose, co-founder of the Titleist Performance |
| Now let's be sure we're on the same page when | | | | Institute suggest for golfers to follow during a round |
| talking about hydration. I'm referring to "ice cold | | | | of golf. |
| H2O", not the beverage of choice for many of you | | | | Drink three swigs (one big mouthful) of water per |
| golfer's out there, "ice cold beer". Sorry to be the | | | | hole. |
| bearer of bad news, but alcohol and other beverages | | | | Take one swig on the tee box, one while walking to |
| such as soda, sports drinks, and juices can actually | | | | your second shot, and one on the green. |
| cause the body to dehydrate and brain to lose focus. | | | | You should be refilling your water bottle every three |
| We already know that staying focused on the golf | | | | to five holes, depending on the temperature and if |
| course can not only be a big challenge; it's an even | | | | you are walking or riding. |
| bigger challenge when you're dehydrated. Made up of | | | | For proper sodium balance, add a pinch of Celtic Sea |
| approximately 85% water, the human brain functions | | | | Salt to your water bottle at the start of the round |
| best when it has a sufficient supply. | | | | and at the turn. |