Leptospirosis (Weils Disease)
Typically found in those who are exposed to water which has been
contaminated by infected rats urine. During a game of golf this is
typical while retrieving a ball from a water hazard, at times it may
be wise to forfeit a few points rather than delve deep into the water.
Malaria
Malaria risk on golf courses
is associated with the fact that most games in the hotter climates
take part early in the morning or late just before sunset - ideal
mosquito activity times. Golfers should take particular care to use
plenty of adequate insect repellent, avoid perfumes or aftershave
lotions and to wear light coloured clothing.
Bites & Stings
It has been mentioned above that retrieving a wayward golf ball can be
hazardous when the ball strays into the rough, this region of the tropical
golf course may be home to SNAKES, SCORPIONS and TICKS.
Tick Borne risks
Minute tick can spread a number of serious diseases including Lyme Disease,
Typhus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Crimean-Congo
Haemorrhagic Fever to name a few. Avoiding exposure (animals, ferns, long grass etc)
is essential but also use adequate insect repellent on your ankles and exposed
arms and tuck your pants into your socks to seal around your ankles before starting to play.
Sun Exposure, Dehydration & Physical exertion
A round of golf may take 3 to 4 hours and in a tropical climate
this can lead to significant sunburn and dehydration in the
unprepared, so wear sensible clothing (cover arms and legs, loose
fitting, wide brimmed hat), use sun block and carry a sufficient
supply of fluid with you at all times.
Summary:
Good shoes. Good Repellent. Good Commonsense. Good shots!
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