Improve your long game resources
Thank you for being part of the Improve your long game program and part of Cancer Council NSW’s vision for a cancer-free future.
On this page you’ll find resources to assist you in promoting the program in your golf club, including:
If you would like to order printed materials (e.g. posters, flyers) or sunscreen for your club, simply complete our online resource order form.
COVID-19: Updated advice for Improve your long game clubs
Given the evolving COVID-19 situation in NSW, our advice regarding the use of sunscreen via the Improve your long game stands has temporarily changed to help protect the health and safety of our community.
We strongly recommend that all clubs located in Greater Sydney temporarily remove sunscreen bottles from the metal sunscreen stands to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Should you decide to still provide sunscreen to patrons, place it where golfers can wash/sanitise their hands before and after use and clean the pump regularly with disinfectant solution or wipes.
For clubs located in Regional NSW, you may continue to provide sunscreen via the sunscreen stands if you feel comfortable to do so. As with other frequently touched areas and surfaces around the club, sunscreen pumps should be cleaned several times per day with disinfectant solution or wipes.
Click here to read the full July 2021 update
Previous updates
Help us improve the program for the next round
To ensure Improve your long game continues to meet the needs of participating clubs, Cancer Council NSW have contracted Health Impact Solutions to undertake a brief telephone interview of clubs throughout May and June to build our understanding of how best to deliver Improve your long game in 2021/22. Clubs may be contacted over the next few weeks to take part in this research. All respondents will receive a $50 gift card to thank them for their time.*T&Cs apply.
If you have any questions in relation to this research, please do not hesitate to contact us on (02) 9334 1820. Please email allanmurphy@aapt.net.au if you would like to nominate yourself/your golf club to participate in this research.
Printable materials
PDF versions of our materials are available for you to print below.
If you requested these upon registration they will have been sent directly to your club.
Should you require any more printed materials sent directly to your club, please complete our online resource order form or contact us via email:
- improveyourlonggame@nswcc.org.au
- Or call us: (02) 9334 1761
Materials for key staff running the program: |
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Program guide 4-page guide for key staff outlining how to run the program in your club. |
Materials for the Clubhouse: |
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A4 Hit the fairway protected poster
Outlines men’s skin cancer risk and how to protect their skin. |
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A3 Sun protection tips poster
Practical sun protection tips for men playing golf |
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The Golf Pro’s guide to sun protection
4-page guide for Golf Pros and staff about why sun protection is so important, and how you can be a role model at your club. |
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A4 SunSmart App poster
Encourages golfers to download the SunSmart App and know the daily times sun protection is required on the course. |
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A6 SunSmart App flyer
Encourages golfers to download the SunSmart App and know the daily sun protection times. |
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A5 Sun protection tips posters
Selection of small posters with practical sun protection tips. |
Promotional Videos
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, Twitter or Instagram.
Website Videos
What is Improve your long game & why get on board (feat. Hay and Stonecutters Ridge Golf Clubs)
Length: 1 min and 38 secs
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Why sun protection is so important when on the golf course (feat. Paul Gow)
Length: 1 min and 48 secs
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Social Media Videos
Why Improve your long game is so easy to implement
Length: 20 secs
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Why sun protection is so important when on the golf course
Length: 20 secs
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Why you should get on board with Improve your long game
Length: 29 secs
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Why you need to be sun safe (feat. Paul Gow)
Length: 1 min and 48 secs
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Sun safety policy for golf clubs
Outdoor workers, such as green keepers receive five 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 implementing a comprehensive sun protection approach, which includes a policy, training, and provision of information.
Our new 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.
Download the NEW sun safety policy template for golf clubs (PDF, 849KB)
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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 everyday
A3 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. |
For more information and support, visit our Workplaces and sun protection page.
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