ACCESSORIES
N
o matter where
you live or visit to
play golf, the sum-
mer months bring
with them higher temperatures
and the challenges of trying to
stay cool and not let the hot
weather negatively affect your
game. We spoke to Rick Levy,
Vice President of Operations for
Worldwide Golf Shops, and got
his take on some of the prod-
ucts that can help keep you safe
and manage the conditions –
whether you're playing in
Florida, Arizona or California
this summer.
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COOLING TOWELS
If you haven't used these,
you're missing out on a great
way to keep cool on the course.
Similar in size to a golf towel,
you soak them in water, then
hold each end and snap the
towel to activate the cooling
power. Mission Enduracool is
the most popular model, and
Misty Mate offers similar per-
formance at a lower price.
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WATER BOTTLES
There's nothing more impor-
tant when it's hot out than stay-
ing hydrated, so put down the
beer and fill an insulated bottle
with ice and water. Thanks to
the insulation, the ice won't
melt and you can refill the bot-
tle multiple times during your
round. Quality brands in this
category include Hydro Flask,
CamelBak, YETI and Temper-
craft.
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BUCKET HATS
When the sun is at its strong-
est, a baseball cap sometimes
isn't enough, so go with the
extra protection of a bucket hat
and keep your ears, face and
neck fully shaded. Nike makes
a good-looking solid-colored
hat with UV protection, Call-
away offers one that can also be
used as a rain hat, and most of
the other brands have similar
products. If it's the Greg Nor-
man look you're going for,
there are plenty of options in
straw hats as well.
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SUN SLEEVES
Long popular with cyclists
for the protection they provide
against the sun as well as the
ease of quickly converting from
sleeves to no sleeves, these are
a great item for golfers as well.
Many offer cooling qualities
too, so channel your inner
Michelle Wie and get your
hands on a pair from Nike.
• • •
SUNSCREEN
This should go without say-
ing, but sunscreen is as essen-
tial as having your putter in
your bag. Whether you're look-
ing for 15 SFP or 100, seeking a
non-greasy lotion that won't
drip in your eyes when you
sweat, or searching for a for-
mula suitable for sensitive skin,
find the one that works for you
and take five minutes before
you tee off to apply it.
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BEAT THE
HEAT!
SUMMER TEMPERATURES
ARE JUST AROUND THE
CORNER – HERE ARE
5 WAYS TO STAY COOL
AND COMFORTABLE
It's important to stay
protected from the
sun on the course.
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