While you’ll probably be able to hit off your golfing session from a shade, you’ll invariably spend the majority of the time on any given course under the scorching sun. While a bit of sunscreen and a good hat would certainly help, there’s not much you can do if you’re facing the blazing star as you try to aim; this is why most golfers at least considered sporting shades at some point.

Sunglasses weren’t popular among golfers for decades, mainly due to the fact that wearing them would reduce the player’s depth perception, which would in turn considerably reduce their swinging accuracy.

However, modern sunglasses manufacturers have addressed this issue using a variety of different lenses. Today we’ll talk about the numerous benefits of sunglasses in golfing, so let’s dig in.

Protect your eyesight

Direct exposure to sunlight can cause serious damage to the eyes, which can manifest in various forms, the mildest being eye fatigue and dizziness, over cataracts as a fairly serious but slow-developing disease, to total loss of eyesight.

Even if you aim your shots and execute each swing with surgical precision with the sun’s position in mind, you’ll still catch it in your peripherals. No tool or accessory is as efficient at protecting eyesight as a pair of sunglasses.

Shield your eyes from UV radiation

You can cover your eyes as you’re moving from one hole to the next or wear a hat and adjust it as you walk around; you will protect your eyesight from ‘visible light’ to some extent, but sadly, the ‘invisible’ UV rays can easily pierce both fabric and flesh.

Sunrays emit electromagnetic radiation with different intensities depending on several factors, including the reflectivity of the ground surface, the clearness/cloudiness of the skies, the intactness of the ozone layer above a particular spot, solar elevation, and such.

There are ways to avoid the most harmful UV rays, most of which require you to stay at home if there’s not a cloud up in the sky and if the temperature is too high. Sadly, this means that you’ll basically have to skip golfing throughout most of the summer.

An easier way is to get a set of sunglasses that can protect you from UV radiation. Take the advertisements for UV-protective glasses with a grain of salt; most are said to offer 100% protection from all UV radiation types while in actuality they are only efficient at reflecting UVA rays.

The suffixes A, B, and C that are added to ‘UV’ essentially describe how harmful certain rays are. UVA rays are the weakest, but even they are capable of aging our skin cells and cause cancer. UVB rays are more potent, cause sunburns and are far more dangerous in terms of the chance of causing cancer.

UVC rays are the most dangerous type and are the most cancerous. Fortunately, they are usually obstructed by the ozone layer, although some may come through in the parts of the Earth with ozone holes. Just to be safe, make sure to wear sunglasses that can shield you from all of the aforementioned rays.

Sunglasses with colored lenses offer different benefits

The lenses color determines the perception of many things in your vision. Some reduce glare, others enhance (or reduce) contrast, amplify clarity, or better your green reading ability. From a subjective standpoint, each color also ‘feels’ different.

It’s important to pick the right color for golfing, as certain shades can significantly reduce your perception and even make you drowsy.

Gray-colored lenses are indisputably best for golfing, as this is the most neutral color. It helps reduce glare to some degree while protecting the eyes from bright light. Furthermore, they work great in various lightning environments, regardless of whether it’s very cloudy or exceptionally bright. Another notable benefit of gray-tinted lenses is the ability to reduce eye fatigue due to their non-invasive nature.

Green-tinted sunglasses are also incredibly popular among golfers as they dramatically reduce glare, as well as eye strain, especially if it’s too bright outside. Green lenses are able to naturally filter blue light, which means that they perform better the brighter the ambient is. However, they can be a massive hindrance in poorly-lit conditions.

Brown-colored lenses are perfect for golfing in autumn, winter, and generally whenever the sun isn’t shining too bright. In contrast to green-tinted lenses, brown-tinted ones perform better the darker the ambient is. Sunglasses with such lenses can aid depth perception and offer a smoother contrast in greener landscapes.

Yellow tints are great for afternoon golfing sessions, and they offer decent bonus to depth perception, but they somewhat distort other colors. Red-tinted sunglasses may appeal to some people on a subjective level comfort-wise, but red is the most aggressive of colors, which means that it may cause more eye strain and fatigue.

Photochromic offer superior light adaptation

If you’re not completely sure about which color to pick, photochromic lenses may be a perfect solution for you. These offer light-adaptive performance, which means that they offer optimal performance regardless of the weather and sunlight’s intensity. These may cost a bit more than average sunglasses, but they’re superior to other types when it comes to golfing.

Anrri’s sunglasses as all-around solutions for golfers on a budget

Boutique sunglasses with advanced lens technologies can cost quite a bit, so if you’re looking for quality on a cash-strapped budget, you may want to consider looking at the Anrri catalog.

Sam is arguably one of the finest sets of golfing sunglasses in their arsenal, mainly due to the fact that it combines comfort with optimal vision-enhancement benefits at a very approachable price tag.

Its green-tinted Polymer lenses are resistant to scratches, and they’re able to resist all UV rays with ease. Furthermore, these lenses will help you spot small details and nuances a bit better while keeping your eyesight safe. They’re gold-plated and made of stainless steel that is able to resist quite a bit of punishment.

We hope that this guide was useful to you and that you have learned something new today about sunglasses and golfing. Make sure you are staying safe in these times we are all going through and have a good one, guys!