pulledabill Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Considering a solo trip to Vegas in August. Play, drink, and golf. Ive been twice before w. Once in Dec and in July. Is it foolish to even attempt to play in the heat? Seems like rates would be decent but I also dont need to stroke out. DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5 Tensei AV Blue 65g 3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff 5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana Redboard w/band Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees, SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider Ball-ProV1 and AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I've played in August in Scottsdale and in Florida - you may want to avoid the drinking part the night before and on the course - hydration is key when it's hot. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Stay hydrated before, during and after the round. I've spent several months in similar heat and as long as you stay hydrated which will require much more water and Gatorade than you think the heat won't be as much of an issue Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Yeah, but it's a dry heat out there. Big deal. At least you don't have humidity to absolutely soak you after standing outside for 5 minutes with no exercise whatsoever. G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I wouldn't try it in August, but good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk PXG 0211 12° driver w/Project X Cypher R flex shaft KE4 TC 16° 4 wood w/Kuro Kage Black 60g shaft KE4 TC HyWay 21° utilitywood w/Maltby MPF shaft KE4 TC 22° 4 hybrid w/UST Proforce V2 Black shaft KE4 TC 25° 5 hybrid w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue shaft Lazrus 27° 6 hybrid w/Lazrus graphite shaft PXG 0211DC irons 7-PW w/Project X Cypher graphite shafts CBX2 50° wedge M-Series+ 56° wedge w/UST Recoil 660 graphite shaft Infinite Bean putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I was there last June and loved how the weather felt. Yes it's hot so make sure to have sun screen but I didn't once feel miserable like I do here in Ohio when it's hot. No humidity is a lovely thing. Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Play really early or late in the afternoon. I played Southern Highlands and Shadow Creek last year in July with mid morning times and it was miserable. Shadow was for Tiger Jam and it still was not fun. I would highly advise against beer if you are out in the heat and not used to it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Yeah, but it's a dry heat out there. Big deal. At least you don't have humidity to absolutely soak you after standing outside for 5 minutes with no exercise whatsoever. That's what I always though before moving here to southwest Montana and at 5200' elevation. While the humidity is quite low, I find myself having a more difficult time staying hydrated here than anywhere I've lived; Ft. Lauderdale, Sacramento, and Tacoma. Seems like gallon goes in and barely a 1/2 cup comes out. To the OP, I think you'll be fine playing there this time of year. Try and get really early tee times, take a cart, and drink plenty of water. G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 We've been playing in above 90 degrees with 85% humidity for the last 2 months straight here in SC. I don't think playing with a cart in the heat is a big deal. Walking can be tough though. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charli Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Yeah I was in Vegas in 110 and honestly just feels like an oven. But there's a huge difference 110 out there and 95 here in jersey with humidity. It's not too bad I would definitely go. Drink yourself stupid once your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Not that it's usually a problem in Greater Boston, but the hotter it is, the better I play. I'm not nearly flexible enough to be really good, but in the heat, I feel less stiff, less achy, and a little more fluid. That's if I'm riding, of course. Otherwise, somebody would find my body somewhere on the front nine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 No different playing in Vegas and playing here in SE Washington. The temps and humidity are very similar. August here is typically over 100* nearly every day with some days getting up to 110*. We have already has two days this week at 106*. Make sure you have plenty of water; don't rely on the drink cart even at once resorts. During the summer, they have a habit of not being out on the course much. I drink water on every tee box; don't skip a hole. I will have a Gatorade near the turn, but I don't like drinking too much of it. Lots of water. If the cart has an attached cooler, keep it stocked with ice water and keep a towel wet. I usually wet my hat every few holes also; feels good but dries out quickly. Cold beer at the 19th hole is the way to go. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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