Extreme heat breaks record during U.S. Senior Open

It hasn’t been this consistently hot in Colorado Springs in two years, and Thursday we reached 100 degrees, beating the 98-degree record set in 1990.

Scorching temperatures didn’t stop thousands of fans from stopping to watch the 39th annual U.S. Senior Open.

“We decided to come out early and stay until we couldn’t take the heat anymore,” said Pat Salsman.

Eric Drucker, who grew up in Saudi Arabia, says as long as you’re prepared, you’re fine.

“Seek out shade and drink lots of water. If you feel yourself get warm, put a wet towel around your neck or tuck a wet towel underneath your hat,” he said.

But according to Stein Bronsky, an emergency medicine doctor at the first aid tent, not everyone takes as many precautions.

“We have seen people flowing into the medical tents for hydration and heat-related problems,” Bronsky said.

That’s why resources are available throughout the course.

“We have all the free water you would want to get hydrated,” he said. “We have air conditioning where you can hang out, sit down.”

Back out on the green, the shade is the best seat in the house.

“It’s really nice under these pine trees and then we went and bought these two stools because we decided we needed two stools to sit on because this old man gets tired,” said Bil Heath.

This heatwave isn’t ending just yet, but neither is the enthusiasm for the game.