What To Look For
Golfers should consider the varied types of sun exposure that can occur on a golf course when selecting sunglasses. Golfers confront filtered sunlight, full exposure and a mix of sun and clouds throughout the year while in practice or playing a round of golf. As a golfer, you need sunglasses that will stay in place during a swing and withstand wind and rain.
According to the American Optometric Association, UV solar radiation can sunburn the eyes with short-term exposure and small amounts of sun exposure over many years may cause cataracts and potentially damage the retina of the eye. Specialty golfing sunglasses are available that are both attractive and provide maximum eye protection for golfers.
Common Pitfalls
According to Golf.com, golf-specific sunglasses lens are cut differently than regular sunglasses. The golf sunglasses are designed to eliminate distortion in the bottom half of the lenses that enables the golfer to see the ball. Regular sunglasses concentrate on avoiding distortion in the middle of the lens, which is important for driving a car. Golf sunglasses are designed for men, women and juniors. Most sunglasses are sold in standard sizes, but some optics shops may offer unique sizes if you have special-fitting issues.
Where To Buy
Golfing sunglasses are available in most golf shops and online. The NYX Golf website offers the NYX Arrow with three interchangeable lenses and a carrying case for less than $100. The Golfsmith website offers the Snake Eyes, Callaway, Oakley and Bushnell golf sunglasses at highly competitive rates. The Tifosi Optics Torrent has ventilated lens for increased air flow and prevents fogging. The Tifosi is offered by Zappos.com for around $62. The Bolle EagleVision 2 Lens has increased contrast for increasing vision on the greens and comes in a variety of styles including prescription and non-prescription lenses. OpticsPlanet.com sells Bolle golf sunglasses and offers substantial discounts for the Bolle Kicker with two lenses for less than $80, as of September 2010.
Cost
You can find golf sunglasses for less than $30 and spend nearly $400 for the Rudy Project Magster with interchangeable lenses. Prescription golf sunglasses costs vary depending on your optic requirements. The Golf Warehouse website offers periodic drastic reductions and closeouts on previous years' models. Golf sunglasses are like most golf accessories; new models come to market annually.
Comparison Shopping
If you are shopping around for golf sunglasses on the Internet check out the "Shopzilla" comparison shopping website. Your only chore is to type in the term "golf sunglasses" in the search engine. The results will show you the name of the manufacturer, price and the store name.
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