Welcome to your Improve your long game Club home page! On this page, you’ll find resources for promoting the program and sun protection in your golf club. Resources are free for all participating clubs.
How to deliver Improve your long game in your club
Follow the steps in our 2-page guide for key staff outlining how to run the program in your club.
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Program guide2-page guide for key staff outlining how to run the program in your club.
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National Skin Cancer Action Week 2024 Resources
Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world, with approximately two in three Aussies diagnosed during their lifetime. Each year, Cancer Council Australia dedicates one week, National Skin Cancer Action Week, to encourage all Australians to be SunSmart and reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. This year, the campaign will run from Sunday 17 November to Saturday 23rd November 2024.
To support your club in promoting National Skin Cancer Action Week, we have developed a Campaign Toolkit to outline what resources are available and how you can bring this week to life in your clubs. Get involved by following the toolkit and sharing the resources below in your club to further show your commitment to protecting your members from the sun.
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Regular sunscreen use can halve your chance of getting a new melanoma.To increase awareness of the importance of sun safety for golfers and that it’s never too late to reduce your skin cancer risk. |
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We protect our heads from the ball. We protect our skin from the sun.To increase awareness of the importance of being sun safe and protecting their skin.
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What does skin cancer look like?To educate your golfers on how to spot skin cancer and warning signs. |
Tip: refer to the campaign toolkit above to access suggested text to accompany the social posts!
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Find out how to give sun protection your best shot.A social media tile to share in the build up to or at the start of the week, encouraging golfers to protect their skin
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Skin cancer could handicap your golf more than your swing.A social media tile to share throughout the week to increase awareness of golfers’ increased risk of skin cancer.
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It’s never too late. Regular sunscreen use can halve the chance of getting a new melanoma.A social media tile to share throughout the week to educate golfers on the importance of protecting your skin.
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Swing smart, SunSmart this National Skin Cancer Action Week!Promote this important week to raise awareness and help your golfers protect their skin like a pro, and show your commitment to their health. Download club newsletter snippet |
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Graphic Screen DisplaysDownload the graphic TV screen displays to have this playing at your club, either in your pro shop, clubhouse or bistro to remind your golfers to protect themselves from the sun when out on the course. Download all screens in one file |
Printed Resources
A range of printed resources are available for you to download and print or order in hard copy. Resources are designed to be used in key locations around the club, such as the clubhouse, pro shop, and change rooms to educate and remind players and staff about the importance of sun protection. To order posters in hard copy, simply fill out the resource order form on this page.
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UV never stops keeping scoreA3 poster to educate golfers on the importance of sun protection at any age. |
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A3 UV is at play in any weatherEducate golfers on the difference between UV and heat. |
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A3 Don’t play a round with melanomaEducate golfers on the seriousness of melanoma |
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A3 Getting changed? Look for changes in your skinEncourage golfers to check their skin regularly for any new or changed spots. |
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Before you start the back 9, it’s time to reapplyA3 poster to remind golfers to apply sunscreen before teeing off and reapply every 2 hours. |
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Use your head and wear a brimmed hatA3 poster to encourage golfers to wear a broad-brimmed or bucket hat for the best protection. |
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When you’re not hitting, hit the shadeA3 poster to encourage golfers to seek shade throughout their game. |
Videos to share on social media or display in the clubhouse and pro-shop
Download these videos to help promote the program and raise the awareness of sun protection in your clubs. These can be played on TVs that may be located in the club, or promoted via social media platforms you may have such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X.
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Sun Safety Policy
Outdoor workers, such as green keepers receive up to 10 times more UV exposure per year than indoor workers, putting them at greater risk of skin cancer.
Workplaces can protect their workers from UV exposure by putting in place a comprehensive sun protection approach, which includes a policy, training, and provision of information, role modelling and Personal Protective Equipment.
Our sun safety policy for golf clubs provides a range of sun safety control measures that your club can implement to reduce workers exposure to UV. This policy is intended as a guide only. We recommend using aspects to tailor a policy to suit the needs and practicalities of your club.
Interested in learning more about how you can better protect your grounds staff from UV? Visit our webpage dedicated to outdoor worker sun safety.
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Skin Cancer and outdoor work. A work health and safety guide.A simple guide to implementing good sun protection policies and practices.
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Work outdoors? Use UV protection everydayA3 Greenkeeper poster reminding your workers to use sun protection every day when at work. |
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Checked your skin lately?A3 poster reminding your workers to get to know their own skin and visit their GP if they notice any changes. |
Order New Resources
Resources are free to all golf clubs participating in the Improve your long game program. Please complete the form below to place an order for printed materials (e.g. posters, flyers) and/or sunscreen. For assistance with selecting resources for your club, please contact us on (02) 9334 1761.
If you’re a golf club after resources and you’re not yet an Improve your long game member, you can register your club online.
Retail Shop
As a participating Improve your long game club, click here to shop our retail website and email retail@nswcc.org.au directly to access your discount.
Frequently asked questions
Improve your long game is Cancer Council NSW’s free sun protection program, targeting golfers, particularly men aged 40+ in NSW golf clubs. The program aims to improve sun protection behaviours of golfers by providing free sunscreen at the first and tenth tee and information and resources for reducing skin cancer risk.
There’s no cost to be part of Improve your long game – it’s free for all golf clubs in NSW.
We offer free resources to participating golf clubs, including:
- Two metal sunscreen stands to display at the 1stand 10th
- Yearly supply of up to 12 x 1L pump packs of Cancer Council SPF50+ dry touch sunscreen.
- Sun protection posters and brochures to display in the clubhouse and pro shop.
- Promotional videos and digital resources to show within the clubhouse and pro shop, and/or share via social media.
- Assistance with promoting sun safety at key events, such as National Skin Cancer Action Week.
- Advice and practical support with protecting your outdoor workers from the sun.
You can access digital materials or order resources on our Resources page.
Complete your Improve your long game registration today! All registrations are currently valid up until December 2026.
After completing your registration form, you will receive an email from our team within 5 business days confirming your registration has been processed.
Resources are typically delivered to clubs within 10 business days. However, during high-volume periods, delivery may take up to four weeks. You will receive a notification via email when your order is on its way to your club.
If your club requested stands and/or supporting printed materials (i.e. posters, flyers), these will be sent to your club direct from our supplier. If you don’t receive your order within the specified timeframe, please email us via improveyourlonggame@nswcc.org.au or (02) 9334 1761 and we’ll follow it up.
You can order resources by completing an online order form.