Golfers are twice as likely to suffer from skin cancer.
Golfers are far more likely to get skin cancer
Players who spend hours out on the course are exposed to large amounts of UV rays from the sun as their arms and legs are often on show.
A survey conducted on more than 300 golfers in Australia found that over a quarter suffered from skin cancer at one point, compared to just seven per cent of the general population.
Analysis from experts at the University of Oxford and the University of South Australia revealed that golfers are 2.4 times more likely to get the condition than non-players.
Lead author Dr. Brad Stenner explained that the study highlights the importance of taking care while on the fairways.
He said: "While there are clear health benefits of engaging in golf, this study explored the risks of playing golf as golfers tend to play for four or more hours in the sun, using various sun protection strategies."