What should you pay attention to when playing golf in summer?

What should you pay attention to when playing golf in summer?

Summer is the season for golf, but the midsummer sun after May may burn your skin, and sudden thunderstorms may cause the golf course to become wet. Deadly lightning strikes lie in wait. So what should you pay attention to when playing golf in summer? Let’s take a look:

Sun protection: Enjoy the bright sunshine with caution

Generally speaking, a group of four people A round of golf lasts more than 4 hours. In most parts of the country, there are four distinct seasons. Playing in summer can easily cause skin and body damage. In midsummer, the sun is blazing, and the temperature reaches 35-6 degrees Celsius at noon. The ultraviolet rays in the sun are particularly strong. Playing at this time and being exposed to the scorching sun for four or five hours after a game is likely to cause skin burns from ultraviolet rays.

If you can’t resist the temptation and want to play ball in the hot sun, you must make adequate sun protection preparations, because ultraviolet rays can also penetrate the skin and bones and radiate to the meninges and retina, causing damage to the brain and eyeballs. .

Therefore, it is extremely important to make adequate preparations and use sun protection and skin care before going on the field. Generally speaking, the sun protection effect of sunscreen takes half an hour to take effect, so be sure to apply it half an hour before leaving the field. In order to ensure that the skin can breathe smoothly, it is recommended to choose sunscreen with high index and high breathability. In addition, ball caps, sunglasses, and gloves are also great tools for sun protection and should not be left out.

As for clothing, it is recommended to choose slightly thicker cotton fabrics. First, it has better breathability and sweat absorption. Second, it is not easily penetrated by ultraviolet rays and can effectively protect the skin from ultraviolet damage. Also, it should be added that female fans may wish to wear larger hat brims and frames, and wider temples, so as to block as much of the fierce sunlight as possible. Of course, the best case scenario is to avoid playing at noon when the sun is shining brightly, and instead choose to play in the morning and evening when the sun is weaker.

If your skin becomes red, itchy or slightly painful after being exposed to the sun after playing ball, it is a sign of sunburn. At this time, you should not take a hot bath, otherwise it may cause the skin's capillaries to dilate, become congested, and cause flushing and hot spots. The best way is to use a cold compress with a towel to cool down, or take a cold bath. You can add a small bottle of "ten drops of water" to the water to help the skin prevent heatstroke and cool down. In addition, pay attention to replenishing the skin's moisture, apply after-sun repair lotion, and drink more water or fresh juice.

Basic rules for sun protection

●Avoid direct exposure to the sun during the strongest hours of the day; play lighted golf courses at night if you wish;

●Avoid direct exposure of children under 3 years old to the sun;

●Choose sunscreen products suitable for your skin type;

●Reapply sunscreen products repeatedly;

●Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes;

●Pay attention to adjust your physical condition.

Lightning protection: stop when you hear the sound

Thunder and lightning like to frequent certain places, and golf courses are one of the ideal targets. In the United States, the number of people who die from lightning strikes on golf courses accounts for 5% of all such fatalities. Experts suggest that when lightning occurs within a 6-mile radius of your location, you should seek shelter. The "Rules of Golf" stipulate that when a player believes that his safety may be threatened by lightning, he can stop playing.

Regarding lightning strikes, one golfer will have more say than others. That is Gu Sen, one of the five giants in high circles, who once had a close call with death due to being struck by lightning. To this day, Goosen still has the clothes he wore and the clubs he used that day. "Seeing their dilapidated and horrific appearance, I sighed: I'm so lucky to be alive." From now on, whenever there is thunder and lightning in the stadium, Goosen will leave immediately without waiting for reminders or warnings from the stadium personnel. He said: "I am very lucky to be able to save my life. This kind of thing is not afraid of ten thousand, just in case, but it cannot happen a second time."

Why are golf courses the hardest hit areas by lightning strikes? ?The reason is that lightning strikes are selective. In some specific areas, there are many more lightning strikes than adjacent areas. This is the so-called lightning strike area. Generally speaking, objects protruding from the ground in junction areas with soils of different resistivities and in open areas are more likely to be struck by lightning. Since the golf course is flat and open, the player holding the club becomes the protruding tip of the ground. The high-raised club is like a huge lightning rod, which will absorb all the electricity falling from the sky. At this time, the club may become a deadly weapon for golfers. In addition, thunderstorms usually come quickly, making it difficult for people on the golf course to evacuate in time, leading to lightning strike disasters.

Therefore, even if the stadium has lightning protection equipment, we cannot take it lightly. We cannot think that being around lightning rod equipment is necessarily safe. This is because induction lightning generally causes harm to electrical equipment and people. If there are no shelters or resting facilities, go to lower ground and avoid isolated trees. Never hide under a big tree, and you must keep a distance of more than 2 meters from the tree body and branches, and squat down and keep your feet as close as possible. Metal umbrellas must be thrown away, and golf clubs and other metal objects must not be carried on your shoulders or placed close to them.

In the event of an emergency, a golf cart can also provide a place of shelter, provided you do not touch any metal on the golf cart.

In the USGA’s rules of the game, Articles 6-8 allow players to suspend play when they feel threatened by lightning strikes. Golf is also the only sport that allows players to terminate the game during lightning weather. The rules also suggest that when lightning is within 6 miles of the ground, it is best for tournament organizers to suspend play. Organize everyone to take shelter in a safe area. Safety zones include: large inherent buildings and completely enclosed metal vehicles (cars, trucks). Stay away from trees and small houses. Of course, all members of the organizing committee have the responsibility and obligation to take positive measures to protect the safety of personnel in various ways and through various channels.

Rainy day equipment

It is rainy in summer. If it is not a thunderstorm and you can’t help but want to leave, then rainproof equipment is essential. These equipment not only help protect the body, but also protect the club.

●Umbrella: Find a large golf umbrella and never open it with the wind, otherwise your umbrella will turn into a modern piece of art.

●Good rain protection tools: jackets, pants and hoods designed specifically for rainy days. You can purchase it as needed. If you often play in rainy weather, you must buy a good product that is durable. Instead of cutting a hole in a garbage bag and putting it on your body to expose your head and arms, go to a specialty store or read ads in magazines to buy decent supplies.

●Dry gloves: If you wear gloves when playing, bring a few extra pairs in a plastic bag and put them in your ball bag. This will keep it dry and avoid getting wet from the rain when the bag is open.

●Dry towels: Put a few dry towels in your bag, because the one hanging outside the bag will get wet sooner or later.

●Dry grip: Keeping the club grip dry is the most important thing when playing in the rain. Once the club slips out of your hand, it is no joke to throw it to a partner or caddy.

●Waterproof shoes: put a spare pair of socks in your golf bag,

Diet: drink plenty of water, no alcohol

In these hot seasons, you should Drink plenty of water. If you don't want to become dehydrated, make sure you keep hydrating yourself. The way to prevent dehydration is to drink water frequently and in small amounts during and after playing. Don’t wait until it’s time to drink as you’ll already be dehydrated. When you sweat, every 2% to 3% of your body weight in water lost will reduce exercise performance by 10%. So drink eight ounces of water every three to four holes you play.

On hot summer days, try to drink water at every tee box. Be warned: drinking alcoholic beverages outdoors on a hot day can make you dizzy. If you participate in golf after drinking a lot of alcohol, the high concentration of ethanol in the blood will increase people's excitement, weaken their self-control ability, and reduce their cerebellar balance function, which can easily lead to falls, liver insufficiency, and serious damage to the heart, brain, and kidney functions. Influence. Therefore, avoid taking part in golf after drinking a lot of alcohol. You should stick to drinking water. If you want to drink, you need to wait until you return to a cool club after playing golf. However, alcoholic beverages will affect your ability to cool down and should be used with caution.

If you don’t like drinking water, tea drinks are also a good choice. Westerners often think that drinking tea will cause dehydration, but a research report published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition said that drinking tea can replenish the body's water just like drinking water, and has additional benefits for human health, including preventing heart disease. and certain cancers, etc. Therefore, in terms of benefits, drinking tea is healthier than drinking water. In recent years, there have been more and more varieties of tea beverages, which also caters to consumers' pursuit of naturalness and health benefits. It should be noted that you should drink as little cola-type drinks as possible. Such drinks contain diuretic additives, which will cause you to lose more water than you drink.

Also, avoid going to the court on an empty stomach. If you don't want to eat a lot before golf, at least have some bananas or raisins before the round starts. Bring snacks such as peanuts and dried fruits when you go to the golf course. You have to eat anyway. To avoid running into fake and inferior waterproof shoes.

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