How Weather Changes Your Hydration Needs on the Golf Course

How much should a golfer drink on a humid August afternoon compared with a 40°F morning in November? The answer depends on the weather, and the colder round has a risk of its own, because thirst drops sharply in the cold while the body still loses water.
The Walking Load of 18 Holes
Golf is lower in intensity than most sports, and a walking round still adds up to a long stretch of moderate exercise. In a 2026 study of competitive golf, 16 low-handicap male golfers played competitive rounds o