If you’ve watched even one of the PGA tournaments on television this year you’ve noticed a rising trend of golfers wearing sport sunglasses while they’re out on the course. There are several reasons for this increase in eyewear that both pros and amateurs alike should consider for themselves.
I’m sure one of the main reasons professional golfers are wearing sunglasses so often now, aside from health and game improvements I’ll discuss in a minute, are for endorsement deals. There are tons of designer sunglasses companies out there that would love to have the visibility and marketing that comes with having a professional golfer wearing their glasses.
Of course, weekend hackers aren’t in any position to land major endorsement deals. There are two other good reasons to wear sunglasses on the course though: improving your ball striking and keeping your eyes healthy.
Both of those points revolve around the obvious idea of keeping the sun out of your eyes. Wearing sunglasses helps you keep your eye on the ball easier both when you are swinging and afterwards as you try and track the flight path of the golf ball. There’s nothing more frustrating than having to spend lots of time trying to find your ball out on a hole because you didn’t see where it landed thanks to the sun’s glare in your eyes.
And, obviously, keeping the sun out of your eyes is also a great way to keep your vision safe as well. Constant sunlight is not healthy for anyone and it is especially important for golfer’s to keep their eyes protected because they spend so much time out in the sun’s rays.
I purchased a pair of golf sunglasses and they really did help my game!