Skin Care She Can Wear

You like her. You like her a lot. You like your teaching pro so much, her comfort and safety is of paramount importance to you. And so for mutually beneficial reasons—after all, she did cure your slice—you are ready to invest in some “skin care she can wear.”

Look no further than the stylish line of shirts from SanSoleil, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based firm that offers 100% long staple Egyptian cotton golf wear double-mercerized with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of +25. The garments, according to the company, sport the highest SPF achievable for the fabrics chosen. They also retain their SPF capabilities wash after wash. The shirts, from long-sleeve crews to drop-neck polos, each have a soft, breathable nylon mesh under each sleeve to promote coolness on sunny days.

San Soleil’s drop-neck polo

Here’s the kicker: SanSoleil, now in its 30th year of operation, is committed to protecting the golf industry’s LPGA teaching pros from the harmful effects of sun exposure. If you have a favorite woman teaching pro, simply send your name, club name and your phone and e-mail along with your pro’s name and e-mail to kevin@line-up.com. The company gives away 10 SanSoleil polos a month to teaching pros around the world. Or look for the San Soleil brand at some of the finest country clubs and resorts in the nation.

For more information, visit www.SanSoleil.com.

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