10 Sun Safety Tips for Golfers
Get into the swing of protecting your skin!
- Apply a UVA and UVB sunscreen (broad-spectrum) with an SPF of 15 or higher 30 minutes before going outdoors.
- Use a golf-ball sized amount of sunscreen (one ounce) to cover your entire body.
- Re-apply every nine holes (every two hours! - even on a cloudy or cool day.)
- Completely coat all exposed areas of your face, head and body, ears, neck, nose, shoulders, back of the hands and front/back of your arms and legs.
- Cover your lips with sun protective lip balm or sunscreen.
- Check expiration dates on your sunscreen to ensure effectiveness.
- Seek shade whenever possible, and cover yourself with a golf umbrella between holes.
- Wear a broad-brimmed hat (preferably with a back flap) instead of baseball caps to help protect your face, ears and neck.
- Protect your eyes with UV-protective sunglasses.
- Wear sun protective clothing (tightly woven) including long pants and long-sleeved shirts as often as possible.
Examine skin often. Any skin lesion that crusts, bleeds or does not heal should be examined by a dermatologist promptly. Moles that itch, bleed or change in size, shape or color should be examined promptly. Have your skin thoroughly examined by a dermatologist at least once a year, or as recommended by your dermatologist.
Practice sun safety as a way of life!
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