About 50 overheated fans treated during first two days of Byron Nelson Classic

About 50 people have been treated for heat-related issues in the first two days at the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic.

Heat is a major concern for organizers and first-responders as temperatures are higher than normal for mid-May and the new home of the tournament has no natural shade. The Trinity Forest Golf Club is a links-style course, meaning there are no trees on the course itself.

Dallas Fire-Rescue said it is staffing the event and most of the 50 people treated just needed a place to get out of the sun, cool off and get treated with ice packs, water and some air conditioning. One person was overcome by the heat enough to be taken to a nearby hospital.

Tournament officials said they’ve added covered grandstands open to all ticket holders and given out hand fans to help people stay cool.

"We are uniquely aware of the new setting in the links golf course. So, we have added multiple structures for folks to come out and take a break from the beautiful Texas sunshine,” said tournament official Eddy Moore.

Fans said they came ready for the heat.

"Water. Drinking lots of water,” said spectator Natalie Powell-Jordan. "Make sure you bring lots of water, we've done sunscreen and we've had an umbrella out to help with that, but yeah, be prepared. It is warm out here, but it's great."

There are other areas to get out of the sun and into the air conditioning, like the Kidzone, which is like a large playroom for kids.

"We made our way here, and it's nice to have a place to come in and cool off and get a break from the heat,” said specator Kirk Castner.

More than 250,000 people are expected to visit the new Trinity Forest Golf Club throughout the tournament.