I got sort of stuck on a course this year because of heat. It was 95 degrees and high humidity and I tried to play Ozark Trails in Branson Mo. with a zuca cart and a dog. I did it because I was there and had planned to play with nothing else planned. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. After 7 holes I was dying. The 8th hole played up an incredibly steep hill and I knew I was not going to make it through the round. First time ever.
I decided to quit but then I realized I was as far away from hole 1 as I could be on the course. I was thinking I'd end up where I started after nine but that is not how that course is set up.
I had to walk back up several incredibly large hills. I collapsed on a tee pad after the first big hill and had to call the owner for help. I was so embarrassed but I knew I was in big trouble. But he was an hour away. The scary thing is that you just can't cool off even when you stop moving. And I was running out of water.
I eventually made it back but me and my dog were covered in ticks and I was miserable for a week afterwards.
Moral of the story is don't do stupid things like me. But I learned a valuable lesson because I didn't think I was going to make it back for a hot second.
Glad to hear you are OK, but heat is tough. Saw a handful of players go down at last year's Am Worlds in the Quad Cities. Even with water available throughout the course, staying hydrated was an effort.
I just got back from a Pittsburgh trip and it was hot. The heat was oppressive, but the elevation is what kick our asses. Other than Moraine, most courses had plenty of benches. We played a couple holes, then sat in the shade, mopped off, drank fluids and cooled down...played a couple more. We had both agreed that if it became too much....we'd quit. No questions or harassment.
Carrying an accordion hand fan helped, some Gatorade mixed in was a good idea, but most of all just slowing your pace and knowing your limits is paramount.