Sun Protection Tips from Serious Golfers
Competitive Edge
“Sun protective clothing is my secret weapon,” states golfer John Melichar from Sacramento, California. “People don’t realize the toll that 4-5 hours of sun exposure takes on your energy level by the time you reach the 18th green – dehydration, sunburn – your body is busy trying to stay alive out there while your trying finish the course,” says Melichar. “Keeping my head and neck cool and protected with a wide brim golf hat, plus a lightweight long-sleeve shirt – it’s easily worth 3-4 strokes when my competitor is struggling in the heat,” confides Melichar. Golf hats with flaps from Coolibar completely protect your ears and neck. Even our open weave style Golf Hat is fully lined to ensure sun protection. Sun protection golf shirts like the Men’s Tropical Weight Long-sleeve Polo (and Striped Long-sleeve Polo) from Coolibar features a plaited fabric – CoolMax® on the inside, pure combed cotton on the outside – a combination that provides the best sun protection while keeping you cool and comfortable.
Professional Appearance
“I wouldn’t wear sun protection clothing until I found Coolibar,” confides golfer Doug Tastsides from Dallas, Texas. “The stuff looked frumpy,” says Tastides, “but Coolibar has it figured out.” “My Coolibar Polo’s are now my favorite shirts, on and off the golf course.” Coolibar has designed the Men’s Tournament Polo to allow tension-free flexibility for a full range of motion with your golf swing, plus a mesh cape back for extra air circulation. A tipped collar adds extra flair. In keeping with the most popular new style on the tour and in pro shops, Coolibar offers the Golf Mock Turtleneck in a lightweight and breathable CoolMax®/cotton blend. Sun protection golf hats from Coolibar come in a range of styles including our best selling men’s hat – the Crushable Ventilated Canvas Hat. The All Sport Hat, Super Sport Hat, and the lightweight Sun Hat (a mere 2 ounces) round out Coolibar’s collection of golf sun hats.
Golf Umbrellas
“Someone asked me why I always carry a golf umbrella on my bag, even on a clear day,” commented golf enthusiast Lu Eckel from Tampa, Florida. “For one thing, you never know when it’s going to rain in Florida,” Eckel noted. He went on to say, “when the sun is brutal, I use my umbrella to escape the heat while waiting my turn.” “If I could, I would have my caddy hold an umbrella over me all day long – sort of like a certain pop star I know.” Our Coolibar Golf Umbrella features a dual layer fabric – silver exterior for direct UV and navy interior for reflected UV – and yet is extremely light weight because of a fiberglass frame (also provides safety on the course during bad weather).
Long-term Health
“While it may seem obvious,” notes golfer Alan Johnson from Phoenix, Arizona, “my health, my ability to keep playing, that’s my most valuable asset.” “To play 18 holes of golf, you will always start or end your game during the worst time of the day for sun exposure,” explains Johnson. Golfers complain about sunscreen in their eyes or on their grips,” Johnson continues, “but those problems pale - no pun intended - in comparison to the life threatening complications from Melanoma.” “According to the official site of the PGA Tour,” continues Johnson, “for every 12 rounds of golf played, one golfer dies from skin cancer.” Johnson encourages everyone to review information from the Skin Cancer Foundation on skin cancer prevention.