PGA Tour Week in Austin: A Golfer's Sauna and Red Light Plan
Quick answer: With the PGA Tour's first Austin Championship in town this week, a simple recovery plan of water, gentle mobility, a 20 minute full body red light session, and an infrared sauna can help golfers and fans feel loose and rested on South Lamar.
Golf week comes to Austin
The PGA Tour's new Austin Championship debuts the week of November 9 to 15 at Omni Barton Creek's Fazio Canyons Course. It is a 7,451 yard, par 72 layout through limestone cliffs and Hill Country oaks.
Whether you are walking 18 holes as a fan or squeezing in your own round this weekend, your body notices. Golf asks a lot of your back, hips, and shoulders. Long walks on hilly ground add up too.
A simple golf recovery plan for Austin
Warm up before you swing. A few minutes of easy walking and gentle turns beat cold first tee swings.
Drink water through the round, and keep sipping after.
Book a 20 minute full body red light session the day after.
Add an infrared sauna later in the week to relax and unwind.
Sleep well. Rest is still the best recovery tool we know.
Red light therapy Austin golfers can try for $25
Full body red light therapy uses low levels of red and near infrared light. Cleveland Clinic notes that research is promising for some uses, while more study is needed. Our guests describe it as a calm, quiet reset after a long day on their feet. It is a wellness session, not a medical treatment.
Infrared sauna Austin: warm up tight muscles
Choose the 30 minute Infrared Sauna Suite or the 45 minute full spectrum Infrared Sauna Cabana. A small 2023 study in Biology of Sport found infrared sauna after hard exercise was linked to less perceived muscle soreness in some measures. Results vary from person to person.
Regular sessions may also help you keep some heat acclimation as November swings between warm afternoons and cool mornings. Sauna heat acclimation builds gradually, so start short.
Safety first
Hydrate before and after every session. Skip alcohol before sauna, and step out if you feel dizzy. Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a heart condition or low blood pressure, or take medication that affects heat tolerance.
Try full body red light for $25
Looking for an infrared sauna in Austin or red light therapy in Austin? Sweatland is a women founded, Austin founded South Lamar wellness studio for recovery in Austin, and an easy sauna near me pick in 78704. Sessions are FSA and HSA eligible.
New clients can try full body red light for $25, grab the intro pack of 3 for $99, or start Intro Week for $88.
Find us at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, Austin, TX 78704, with free garage parking at Bridges on the Park. Book online, call 512-494-4800, or text 737-258-9551.
Frequently asked questions
When is the PGA Tour Austin Championship?
The inaugural Austin Championship is played the week of November 9 to 15, 2026, on the Fazio Canyons Course at Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa. Check the PGA Tour site for tee times and tickets.
Is red light therapy good for golf recovery?
Red light therapy is a gentle, relaxing wellness session. Research is promising for some uses, but more study is needed, and it is not a medical treatment. Many golfers pair it with water, stretching, and sleep.
Should I use the sauna or red light first?
Either order works for most guests. Many start with red light, then move to the sauna to unwind. Keep your first sauna short and drink water before and after.
Can I use my FSA or HSA at Sweatland?
Yes, our sessions are FSA and HSA eligible. Coverage depends on your plan, and some plans need a Letter of Medical Necessity, so check with your plan administrator first. We cannot promise reimbursement.
Where is Sweatland, and is parking free?
Sweatland is at 215 South Lamar Blvd Suite B, Austin, TX 78704. Parking is free in the garage at Bridges on the Park.