Watch out for hazards on the course

Be careful to limit your sun exposure while golfing:

• Use sunscreen.
• Wear sunglasses to filter out UVA and UVB rays.
• Wear a hat with a visor to shade your eyes and face.

Watch for signs and symptoms of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Drink plenty of water, whether you feel thirsty or not, and cut your game short if necessary. Warning signs for heat-related injury might include:

• Headache
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Muscle cramps
• Rapid heartbeat
• Confusion

When riding in a golf cart, keep your feet inside the cart. Golfers have suffered broken ankles when their feet have been caught in the moving parts of golf carts.

Keep an eye out for storms. Call it quits at the first sign of threatening skies or lightning.