It's scorching outside. Any fantasies of a prolonged cool season have already been dashed this week.

In some provinces, classes have already been suspended due to severe heat. Indices are reaching well above 40 degrees Celsius and more into the mid-40s. As much as I love golf, the hellish conditions make it a tough task.

With temperatures expected to only get hotter, what choice do we have?

Starting at the break of dawn is one option. But the disadvantage is that as the round progresses the hotter it gets. Playing late in the afternoon is another possibility, but you start during the peak of heat and risk not finishing your round before darkness sets in.

Of course, there are courses in higher areas like Tagaytay, Caliraya or Baguio but unless you have the whole day or are planning a trip up north, choices are pretty limited.

In the months of March to May, the best course to play is the only one which can be played at night — Club Intramuros Golf Course.

Granted, it may not be championship length, but it is by no means an easy course.

I recently got to play at Club Intramuros and had such a blast. I highly recommend it to golfers who'd like a nice round without burning themselves under the blazing sun.  Admittedly, I haven't been to this gem of a short course in maybe five years or more.

Since then, the club has had a refresh of its clubhouse, particularly the lockers and function rooms.

Resident manager Mylene Magsino has been busy keeping the club in top shape.

In fact, on my visit, I discovered that the driving range is under renovation, a much needed one at that.

Krystine Godalle, the club's accounting head, toured me around and showed the recent improvements the club has undergone.

A crucial change was the use of better, more energy efficient lighting for the course. From what I remember, there used to be some blind spots in the evening. Some holes were inadequately lit, and in some approaches, the ball can be difficult to track. But that's all in the past.