do you use sunblock?

[goblue107501]

I don't as use it as much as I should. If I play when it is hot out, I sweat so much I just wipe it off anyway. I constantly have a wet towel on my face, neck, and arms so after a few holes I would have to reapply. I rarely get sunburned though (I know, it does more than prevent sunburn). I played 36 last month and didn't put any on, and only got a slight burn on my ears that I couldn't even feel a day later.

[denver_nuggs_15]

I don't wear sunblock as often as I should. I used to use those towlette wipes that you could throw a few on the bag but I ran out of them. As for sunglasses, I wear them when I find I am squinting too much to focus. Otherwise they stay off.

What sunglasses? I use Bolles and they are amazing. I've used Arnettes, Ray Bans, Oakleys, and Maui Jim's before...all do the job well. I like the Bolle lenses the best so far (they're lighter than most lenses). I can see everything as long as it's not sunset.

[DBeane]

I used to scoff at the idea of wearing sun block. Then I found out that Melanoma was a cause of my grandfathers death.

I use the "Bull Frog" sun screen. I make sure its on my neck, ears, cheeks, and legs. I dont put any on my hands so it doesnt interfere with my grip. It really is a no brainer. Avoid the sun burns and yes skin cancer is a reallity, they say its the most preventable cancer.

If anything just to avoid that burned feeling when its 106 in Texas makes wearing the sun screen worth it.

My thoughts,

-Beane

[Smarf]

I use it, and then in the 100º heat when I start sweating and it stings my eyes, I have an excuse for playing bad yet again.

[Ghost Runner]

I use it each time I play. The sun in Denver can really blast you if not properly protected.

I usually apply a lotion based sunblock at the house before I go out and then use a spray bottle at the course as I don't want my hands slimey from the lotion.

[SubPar]

i rarely have used sunblock, and i've developed a pretty good farmer tan in the five years since i took up golf. lately my friends have started ribbing me about how i'm going to "turn into luggage" within a decade or so if i don't start using sunblock. i rarely actually sunburn, or if i do get one it's pretty mild, usually cleared up within 24-36 hours, but the idea of skin cancer or having my face look like a beige orange peel by the time i'm 50 are not very appealing notions.

I've seen a few old golfers with chunks of their ears removed due to cancer from exposure. This inspires me to apply and sometimes reapply.

Subpar

[Tallguy5656]

after being diagnosed with two skin cancers, I use it every time I play and try to use it everyday in general.

I found a good website for golfers that talks about this. www.sunsafetee.org

[sean_miller]

I don't find it hard to believe at all that some people don't use sunscreen.

There are people who don't wear seat belts, don't excercise, haven't quit smoking, never eat a vegetable, idle their car while filling it with gas, go skiiing or snowboarding on black diamond runs without a helmet, play hockey without a cup, drive in heavy traffic while talking on their cell phones or fiddle with their GPS or stereos, cheat on their wives/taxes/employers/employees/golf scores.

People take a lot of risks: including not wearing sun screen once they have a tan. It's human nature to take stupid chances.

[GaijinGolfer]

Im a redhead, so I sunburn very easily, so I wear sunblock every time Im out in the sun.
Funny thing about skin cancer, it is probably he only form of cancer that is absolutely 100% preventable.

[Matt M]

I use it when its above 75 and sunny, but only the spray on kind. I can't stand the oily rub on kind on my hands.

[sean_miller]

I use it when its above 75 and sunny, but only the spray on kind. I can't stand the oily rub on kind on my hands.

Try soap and water - not joking - you're supposed to apply sunscreen at least 1/2 an hour before going out in the sun. That's plenty of time to wash the palms of your hands. But . . . if washing your hands in the locker room, make sure it's not the kind of soap that has hand lotion - that stuff is a b%^* to wash off!

[groovezilla79]

I use it durning the late spring/summer months, but also the spray on kind. I also found out a few years ago that if you have short hair and wear a visor, spray the top of your head too!

[James_Black]

If it's sunny I'll wear factor 30.
I burn really easily

[ks8829]

Everytiime I go out even when its over cast and foggy I put sunblock on.

[NormH3]

Only when I play in my barefeet

[Golf_Gal]

Def. wear sunblock out here in So-Cal when its sunny out!