| On any given Sunday you'll see more and more | | | | adequate safeguards against the sun's |
| people heading to their local golf course to | | | | damaging UV rays. PGA tour pro Briny Abaird |
| partake in what has evolved into one of the | | | | frequently dons one of the broad-brimmed |
| most popular sports in the world. No longer a | | | | variety, providing extensive protection to |
| game played exclusively by the nouveau rich, | | | | his face and neck, freeing him up for more |
| this relaxing, albeit sometimes frustrating | | | | important matters, like sinking that next |
| sport, is now being played by people of all | | | | chip shot. |
| ages and various walks of life. | | | | |
| | | | Other golf legends such as Sam Snead and Greg |
| With countless number of quality courses | | | | Norman also popularized the wearing of wide |
| increasing throughout the country yearly, and | | | | brimmed lightweight hats while on the course. |
| state of the art golf clubs and accessories | | | | Greg Norman, who grew up in the sun drenched |
| readily available for the novice or wannabe | | | | region of Northern Australia, often wore the |
| Tiger Woods, golf is now more accessible then | | | | typical surfers wide brimmed straw hat that |
| ever before. But before you tee off with that | | | | encircles the entire head, including the back |
| new driver, or reach for your nine iron, make | | | | of the neck. While playing professionally he |
| sure you take proper precautions against the | | | | was able to keep his eyes focused on the ball |
| golfer's deadliest foe: the sun. | | | | at all times, shielded from blinding bursts |
| | | | of sunlight that often plague many golfers. |
| Consider that a round of golf can take | | | | |
| anywhere from four to six hours to complete, | | | | So what to look for in a golf |
| often played between 10am and 4pm when the | | | | hat?....Basically you want a hat that is |
| sun's ultraviolet rays are the strongest, | | | | constructed of a lightweight yet durable |
| thus greatly increasing the risk of | | | | weave that offers ample ventilation. Suede |
| developing skin cancer. | | | | with cut-away mesh features, or tightly woven |
| | | | mesh hats are a prime example. |
| In addition to the liberal dose of sunscreen | | | | |
| that you hopefully always apply prior to | | | | Choose a hat that provides shade for the |
| teeing off, one of the most important | | | | entire head, and as much of the neck as |
| preventive measures you can take, (and most | | | | possible. Wide or medium sized brimmed hats |
| stylish) is to wear the proper hat. | | | | also provide much more protection for the |
| | | | face, ears, and neck than common baseball |
| Golf pros around the globe agree that sun | | | | caps, and are suitable for those who play |
| protection hats offer a competitive edge over | | | | often under sunny conditions. |
| players who struggle in the heat without | | | | |