Summer is here which means you’re going to need sunglasses from sun up to sun down.
Not only do you need to protect your eyes from the dangerous UV rays the sun produces but also against glare and fatigue. Whether you have an early tee time or prefer playing at dusk, having a trusted pair of sunglasses when playing a hole that faces east or west can come in clutch and even prevent a lost ball or two.
Golfweek has compiled a list of sunglasses that not only protect your vision but may even enhance it. Check out some of our favorite pieces of eyewear for 2023.
Be on the lookout for more sun protection lists as the summer months approach! In the meantime, check out some of our favorite shoes, shorts and polos to help you stock up for a successful summer season.
Stone Shack (Maui Jim)
Price: $349
Why you’ll love them: A frame made with acetate, these glasses are made to take a beating. Accompanying the durable frames are polarized lenses to help you catch every detail on and off the course.
Honorable Mention: The Bird sunglasses
Earthbound Sunglasses (Lucyd)
Price: $183 (Down from $229, save 20%)
Why you’ll love them: These classic clubmaster-style glasses come in a variety of colors and are customizable with plenty of lens options. Hidden in the ear pieces is incredible quadrasonic technology which allows you to field phone calls or listen to music for up to 12 hours without disturbing the group on the hole next to you.
Honorable Mention: Dynamo Sunglasses
Sport Sunglasses (Adidas)
Price: $150
Why you’ll love them: Can’t decide whether to lean more into the fashion side or the sport side? These Adidas sunglasses have a fashionable frame and feature adjustable rubber nose pads for a secure, sport fit.
Honorable Mention: Original Sunglasses
Nike – Endeavor Sunglasses (PGA TOUR Superstore)
Price: $79
Why you’ll love them: Coming in well under $100, these Nike sunglasses are a great deal. Available in five different color options, you’ll be sure to find one that suits your style.
Honorable Mention: Skylon EXP 2 P Sunglasses
Mala on the Rocks (Christopher Cloos)
Price: $109
Why you’ll love them: If you’re looking for stylish glasses that are also environmentally friendly, these glasses from Christopher Cloos are made with biodegradable Italian acetate. Polarized CR39 lenses offer superior clarity, reduced glare, improved color contrast and are scratch resistant.
Honorable Mention: Larvotto Coal sunglasses
UA Phenom Sunglasses (Under Armour)
Price: $110
Why you’ll love them: Classic and sporty, these Under Armour frameless glasses are a great option for any outfit. Rubber nose pads and form fitting temples ensure a good fit even on the sweatiest of days.
Honorable Mention: Halftime sunglasses
Salvo (Tifosi Optics)
Price: $29.95
Why you’ll love them: With much of their line coming in under $30, Tifosi is THE go-to pick if you tend to lose sunglasses like you lose a brand new ProV1. The Salvo is our favorite thanks to its frameless design and timeless style.
Honorable Mention: Swank sunglasses
Revo – Edge Sunglasses (PGA TOUR Superstore)
Price: $198.99
Why you’ll love them: The sleek 6-base frame provides maximum field of vision and features a raised brow for increased peripheral vision. Revo sunglasses feature polarization technology helped designed by NASA for unparalleled clarity and performance.
Honorable Mention: Descend N sunglasses
Peakvision – DG1 Tattoo Wayfarer Sunglasses (PGA TOUR Superstore)
Price: $119.99
Why you’ll love them: Made with revolutionary Ultematter™ polymer, the DG1 Tattoo Wayfarer is incredibly light. Don’t let the weight fool you though, it is also incredibly durable. Patented Dual-Zone lens technology delivers the clearest, sharpest vision in both lighting extremes; the bright sky versus the darker turf and terrain below the horizon.
Honorable Mention: SL9 sunglasses
Frogskins (Oakley)
Price: $190
Why you’ll love them: This 1980s throwback design is making a grand comeback. Relive the glory days with eight sweet color options or make your own custom pair. We recommend opting for the Prizm lenses if you’re going to use them primarily for sport.
Honorable Mention: Holbrook sunglasses
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