The PGA of America escalates its fight against skin cancer in 2026.
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The PGA of America and the broader professional golf community are actively engaged in the fight against skin cancer through large-scale awareness campaigns, on-site screenings, and long-term partnerships aimed at both players and fans. The PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions continue to integrate sun protection into the daily lives of golfers.
Core Initiatives and Campaigns
The PGA leverages its platform to educate the public on sun safety and early detection:
Pledge2Check: This initiative encourages PGA members to build a habit of monthly skin checks, providing reminders and toolkits to help professionals share the message with their clubs and clients.
Sun SafeTee Program: A nonprofit partner focused on educating junior and collegiate golfers about protection strategies and providing early detection opportunities.
PGA Learn Integration: PGA Members have access to free courses like "Sun guarding: Sun and Heat Protection," which offers practical advice for those working outdoors in sports.
Regional Awareness: Local sections, such as the Philadelphia PGA, promote May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, sharing facts on the dangers of UV exposure and prevention tips.
Tournament Services and Partnerships
Sun safety is a physical presence at major golf events:
Free Screenings: Through a long-standing partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center, the PGA TOUR has provided over 1,000 free skin cancer screenings at tournament sites for players, fans, and media.
Sunscreen Distribution: Partnerships have resulted in the distribution of more than 200 gallons of free sunscreen to attendees at various tournaments.
Research Funding: Events like the Save Your Skin Melanoma Awareness Golf Classic raise funds specifically for melanoma and immunotherapy research.
SanSoleil's Teaching Pro Initiative
LPGA Teaching Pros
SanSoleil has provided sun protective apparel for the LPGA Teaching Pro National Tournaments since 2015, providing over 2500 sun safe tops to instructors across the US.
PGA Teaching Pros
SanSoleil's 2026 Initiative of ensuring PGA Instructors are protected began with The Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year Tournament. SanSoleil provided over 80 PGA Instructors Long Sleeve UV 50 tops
SanSoleil offers special discount programs for all teaching professionals (Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Equestrian) through its website SanSoleil.com. For more information, please click here: SanSoleil's SolPro Discount
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