BOOK EXCERPT
THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO SURVIVAL HANDBOOK: GOLF
by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht and James Grace.
2002, Chronicle Books. San Fransisco

HOW TO TREAT SUNBURN

1. Get out of the sun immediately.

2. Do not apply suntan lotion, oil, petroleum jelly, ointment, or butter to the burn.
These will make the symptoms worse and prevent the skin from cooling in the air.

3. Apply a cool compress.
Take off your shirt and soak it in cold water. Dunk it in water hazard if no other source of water is available. Wear the shirt and hold it on the burned area.

4. Drink water.
Drink 32 to 64 ounces of water will prevent dehydration and promote sweating.

5. Use a soothing gel or lotion on the skin to cool the burned area.
Aloe works best. If aloe plants grow nearby, break off a leaf and squeeze the gel out directly.

6. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience serious symptoms.
Side effects to watch include faintness, dizziness, a fast pulse or breathing; pale; clammy, or cold skin; sensitivity to light; rash; fever; nausea; or chills.


BE AWARE

• Avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. standard time because the sun is at its hottest during these hours. Remember that the sun's rays are stronger at high altitude and close to the equator.
• Use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15, and apply it at least 30 minutes prior to exposure.
• If the burn is mild, a hot shower immediately after the burn can cause peeling and actually relieve itchiness more quickly.
• Prolonged exposure to the sun and heat can also cause exhaustion and/or heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is usually a mild illness brought on by exposure of heat, but heatstroke, which develops beyond the point of heat exhaustion, can be fatal. Symptoms of both include fever and sweating, but an important difference is the presence of mental confusion. If the victim is confused, the illness is no longer heat exhaustion - it is heatstroke.

"A tremendous amount of power can be derived from a correct use of hips, legs, and muscles of the back." Bobby Jones 1902-1971. US Open Champion 1923, 1926, 1929, 1930; British Open Champion 1926, 1927, 1930; US Amateur Champion 1924, 1925, 1927, 1928, 1930; British Amateur Champion 1930; and 13 PGA titles. Full time lawyer. Augusta National designer and US Master's co-founder.