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Never Play Golf Without These 5 First Aid Items
By Foursome | February 27, 2008
Even though golf doesn’t require physical contact between players like other sports, such as football or basketball, that doesn’t mean that you cannot take a few preventative measures to stay healthy and keep comfortable.
The Most Common Golf Injury: Blisters
Blisters may not sound like a heinous problem, but ask any golfer about how uncomfortable and debilitating a blister can be to his or her golf game, and I’ll guarantee you they will all agree to how frustrating and painful it can be.
A good set of gloves can prevent blisters, but if your hands to start to show signs of one, be sure to cover it with a bandage. In fact, a package of bandages should be in important part of your golf accessory items.
Bandages are not the only items that you should carry with you to the course. Below is a list of the few other accessories that can make up a perfect golf first aid bag.
1. Sunscreen can keep you from burning out and experiencing sun poisoning. Hot, sunny weather can cause sunburn that can be extremely painful. You can purchase sunscreen in small tubes so that it is convenient to carry. Trust me, when you are playing golf in the middle of July, with the afternoon sun beaming down on you, you’ll be glad you carried sunscreen along.
2. Extra bandages can come in handy anytime a blister pops up. As mentioned at the beginning of this article, blisters are the most common injury on the golf course. If you do not have gloves and do get a blister, having a bandage will be a godsend.
3. Adhesive tape is known as the golfer’s “duct tape”. In other words, adhesive tape can be a miracle in many situations. Not only would you use it in order to secure bandages wrapped around the hand or finger which is blistered up, but adhesive tape can also tighten up a club grip that may loosen up for whatever reason. This is a great temporary solution until you can get the club fixed securely.
4. Pain reliever’s, such as Aspirin can come in handy. I have to admit that I am guilty of not carrying aspirins along with me when golfing, but the ironic thing is that it seems during every game, at least one person will come up to me and ask if I have any Tylenol or Aspirin.
Many men and women have headaches or migraines which are a daily part of their lives. Unfortunately, some of them forget to bring along a pain reliever. I could not imagine trying to play a peaceful game of golf with a pounding headache. So be courteous and carry along a few small packets of aspirin for anyone that may need it.
5. Bug spray can also be a miracle product on the course, especially during mosquitoes season. Of course this problem depends on where you are located, but if you are playing in an area that is loaded with insects ready to bite your skin, a decent bug repellent can do wonders.
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