I Walked Every Round Last Month In Sweltering Heat. These 9 Things Made It Bearable

Every round of golf I played last month came with a heat index above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).

And I walked all of them.

I’m not going to pretend these products made the conditions comfortable. They didn’t. But they helped with the pushing, sweating, hydration, blisters, sunscreen and slippery grips that can make a hot-weather round miserable.

These are the nine things that made walking golf in the heat bearable enough that I’ll do it again this month!

Bag Boy Nitron Auto-Open push cart

I’ve had the Bag Boy Nitron for just a few months but it has made me want to walk more.

It’s easy to push, sturdy and stable. There is a perfectly positioned holder for my water bottle along with enough storage for the other things I need to keep accessible.

The Nitron’s one-step opening system takes only seconds and the cart weighs 16.7 pounds. It takes me less than a minute to open it, secure my bag and start walking.

It also folds small enough that I can easily put it on the back of a golf cart for the ride from my house to the course.

Stanley x Nelly Korda All Day Slim Bottle

My Stanley x Nelly Korda All Day Slim Bottle has become a permanent part of my push-cart setup.

The 20-ounce bottle is slim enough to fit securely in practically any cupholder and it works great in the Bag Boy Nitron. It’s leakproof and opens at the shoulder which makes it easy to fill with ice.

Before playing, I pack it with as much ice as possible. From there, I keep replenishing it with water whenever I get to a water station on the course.

There are plenty of insulated bottles that can keep water cold. The reason I like this one for golf is that it’s easy to carry, fits the cart and stays cold.

LMNT Lemonade Salt

LMNT Lemonade Salt has been my favorite electrolyte mix for hot rounds.

A full packet is too strong for me so I don’t pour the entire thing into one bottle. I add a little at a time throughout the day.

Sometimes, I put a small amount in my water during the round. Other times, I drink it afterward when I’m trying to recover from several hours of walking in the heat.

B. Draddy Cool Fabric polos

B. Draddy’s Cool Fabric polos have become some of the shirts I reach for most often this summer.

The fabric uses a ceramic-coated yarn designed to feel cool to the touch. Its textured construction also keeps less material against the skin so more air can move through it.

However, I’m not going to tell you these shirts stay dry in sweltering heat. They don’t. Nothing does.

But what I’ve noticed is that they dry faster than expected and stay relatively comfortable once they get wet. They don’t become as heavy or restrictive as some golf shirts and the breathability is noticeable when you get even a little breeze.

The benefit for me isn’t that you’ll stop sweating. It’s that the shirt remains comfortable after the sweating starts.

PAYNTR Reserve Classic Women’s Golf Shoes

The PAYNTR Reserve Classic is the women’s golf shoe I keep choosing right now when I know I’ll be walking.

It has been one of my favorite golf finds of 2026 because it combines the three things I’m looking for: style, comfort and on-course performance.

PAYNTR’s new women’s Reserve Classic models use a lightweight microfiber upper, waterproof construction and PMXFOAM+ cushioning. Those are useful features but the reason I keep wearing them is simpler: they have helped me avoid blisters on the hottest walking days.

Men have had strong PAYNTR options for years. This is the first women’s PAYNTR shoe I’ve found that gives me the same balance of traditional styling, stability and all-day comfort.

A large towel

A small golf towel isn’t enough when it’s this hot.

I want something large enough to dry my hands, wipe down grips and deal with sweat without soaking the entire towel in the first few holes.

I’ve used towels from HomeGoods. The price is right, they are easy to wash and there are plenty of sizes and colors to choose from. It doesn’t have to be marketed as a golf towel to work on a golf course.

For those who want a traditional golf option, the Titleist Players Terry Towel is a good one. It measures 20 by 40 inches and uses an absorbent terry material.

Blue Lizard sunscreen

I first found Blue Lizard sunscreen while on vacation with particularly intense sun.

I’ve continued using it because it’s one of the few sunscreens I’ve found that consistently keeps me from burning. Blue Lizard Sport is a mineral SPF 50 sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection and water resistance for up to 80 minutes.

It’s thick and can take a little time to spread. However, you don’t need much so one bottle lasts longer than I expected.

For a quick round, I also like Neutrogena Sport Face SPF 70+. It’s easier to apply quickly and doesn’t feel quite as heavy on my face.

Melin A-Game Links Hydro Hat

I’ve had my Melin A-Game Links Hydro hat for almost a year and it still looks good considering what I’ve put it through.

After a round in this kind of weather, I can rinse and wash the hat when I get home and let it dry. Repeatedly doing that hasn’t damaged the material or caused it to lose its shape.

Melin markets the A-Game Links Hydro specifically as a water-resistant golf hat. In my experience, it has handled sweat, sunscreen, rain and frequent rinsing better than the cheaper golf hats I’ve owned.

GEKO 2-in-1 Grip Restorer and Cleaner

I reviewed the GEKO 2-in-1 Grip Restorer and Cleaner earlier this year.

At the time, I found it convenient but wasn’t convinced that it did a better job than properly cleaning grips with soap and water. It was essentially a toss-up.

After playing so much golf in the heat, I’ve started using it more.

Between the sweat, sunscreen, dirt and frequent play, my grips begin feeling slick much faster. Washing every grip thoroughly after every round would work but it’s not realistic from a time perspective.

Instead, I use the GEKO cleaner every week or two. It takes me about five to 10 minutes to go through the set and restore some tack to the grips.