December 9, 2022

Best Sunglasses for Golf

When it comes to golf sunglasses, you want something that feels good, helps your visual acuity, and ultimately allows you to spend more time in the sun playing the game you love. But just what does that look like? And how do you know which style is right for you?

What Makes a Great Pair of Golf Sunglasses?

Determining what qualifies as a “good” pair of golf sunglasses can be subjective, depending on your style of play, level of experience and needs. However, several criteria make a pair of sunglasses more suitable for the sport, such as weight, lens material, lens color, lens coverage, and polarization. Let’s take a look at each.

Weight – Let’s be real; no one wants to walk around in a heavy pair of sunglasses, but when you’re playing a sport like golf, this can become more evident after a few hours in the sun. Keeping weight in mind when looking for your next pair of golf sunglasses can prevent unnecessary discomfort and distraction from heavy glasses slipping or weighing down your nose.
Lens Material – While the right weight ensures your comfort on the course, the right lens material guarantees a higher clarity and contrast, and the sharper the optics, the sharper your game. High shatter and scratch resistance are also important factors to consider when shopping for a lens material that will perform well and last a long time.
Lens Color – The color of your lens can affect your performance in a variety of light conditions you will experience over many hours on the course. Check out our previous post, “What Lens Color is Best for Golf?” to learn more.
Lens Coverage – How well your sunglasses cover your face can be a game changer. Different types of lens shapes, sizes, and curvatures can provide additional coverage against light from above, below, and the side of the frame, reducing squinting and eye fatigue.
Polarization – This is a topic we’ve also explored in a previous post, but in short, the term refers to a specific design that diminishes the sun’s glare to enhance the color, clarity, and detail of the world around you. Better acuity and depth perception allows for a better game. Unlike non-polarized options, polarized sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays, decreasing the risk of vision problems, discomfort, and diseases like skin cancer or macular degeneration.

At Maui Jim, all of our sunglasses are polarized. This proprietary technology, also known as PolarizedPlus2®, promises to enhance vision and depth perception. With cleaner, crisper views, you can confidently see every subtlety happening from tee to green.

Find Your Perfect Fit

Now that you have a deeper understanding of what makes a great pair of golf sunglasses, it’s time to find your perfect fit.

For the Advanced Athlete

Are you someone who lives and breathes golf? Do you constantly look for ways to improve your game? If golf is always top of the mind, then you’re obviously an advanced athlete with the attitude and commitment of a pro. Now it’s time to treat yourself like one by investing in a pair of PolarizedPlus2® sunglasses.

“Great,” you may be thinking. “So where do I start?” Well, for hard-core athletes like yourself, we recommend exploring our Sports styles. All of the sunglasses in this collection are extremely lightweight and durable. They are also designed to cling comfortably to the head, making them ideal for long hours on the course.

Another benefit you can count on when you shop our Sports collection is the glare-eliminating properties of our PolarizedPlus2® technology. Less glare means less eye strain, and less eye strain means you can stay fresh and on top of your game.

For the Casual Golfer

If you enjoy golfing as a hobby or pastime but don’t approach the sport with the same seriousness as a professional athlete, then you’re the Casual Golfer. As someone who loves the game and focuses on enjoyment, fun, and relaxation, your primary concern is going to be coverage, which is why we recommend a Wrap. The great news about wraps is that you really can’t go wrong. Essentially all of them will keep the sun out of your eyes and enhance your view. However, for the sake of this post, we’re going to focus on one style in particular: Wassup.

Alive with personality, Wassup is a pair of modern wrap sunglasses perfect for active and laid-back lifestyles alike. The frame is made from high-grade nylon, which is both lightweight and durable. It also comes with anti-corrosive springs and embedded rubber nose pads for a secure and comfortable fit.

For the Novice or Spectator

So maybe golf has never been your thing, but you want it to be. No problem! We have plenty of sunglass styles suited for beginners too. We recommend starting with something more versatile like our Aviator Collection. Loved for its sleek construction and incredible light weight, this multifunctional style will keep your eyes safe on and off course. One of our most popular golf styles within this category is Mavericks. Its large, tear-drop-shaped lens maximizes UV protection for the eyes and surrounding skin. The frame also has many benefits. It is made out of pure titanium for a construction that’s lightweight, durable, and comfortable.

Shop All Golf Styles

There are several more styles in our collection that make great options for golf. Visit our website today for more information on these styles, or check out our technology page to learn more about the mechanics behind. See you on the course!