“The only good thing about the heat today is it gives some of us a chance to beat the temperature,” ESPN's Chris Berman said.
Chris Berman is hoping for a score lower than the mid-90s in Wednesday's celebrity pro-am event in sweltering heat at TPC River Highlands.
“I had water, a hat and rags to wipe off my sweat,” said Jazmine Warner, who came from Wisconsin this week to watch the golf tournament.
To combat the rising temperatures, Trinity Health has set up a mini-hospital on the course and has certified doctors on hand in case any emergencies arise.
“These staff are here to see and treat everyone from something as minor as, 'I just need some sunscreen,' to someone who has a headache and needs an IV, to someone who is more seriously ill and needs to be taken to the hospital,” said Dr. Jennifer Martin, director of the emergency department at St. Francis Hospital.
To combat the heat, Travelers has reintroduced essential amenities such as chill zones and water stations.
“If you're someone who normally drinks eight to 10 glasses of water a day, if you're on the course today and tomorrow, you'd probably drink double that to be safe,” Dr Martin said.
She said yellow-clad medical staff would also be stationed throughout the course, but preparation for temperatures would be key to staying safe throughout the week.
“Wear appropriate clothing, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, bring a hat to protect from the sun, bring sunscreen, bring an empty water bottle to refill with water throughout the day,” Dr. Martin said.
