4–5 Hours Out in the Sun

A typical round lasts upwards of four hours, frequently right through peak UV hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). TPI research reports that golf had the second highest UV exposure of all 144 Olympic sports at the Tokyo Games. A golf UV umbrella puts shade over you between each shot.

Why Sunscreen Isn't Enough Mid-Round

You need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, more often if you sweat. Only 36% of golfers "always" wear sunscreen, and hardly anyone reapplies halfway through a round. A golf UV umbrella asks nothing of you: open it and the protection starts.

Cloudy Days Give a False Sense of Safety

An overcast round may feel lower risk; it isn't. The EPA reports that 80% of UV radiation penetrates clouds, and Health Canada notes the UV Index can reach 3 or higher even when it's cloudy. Without the heat, golfers skip protection and burn without realizing it. A golf UV umbrella protects you under any sky.

Why Golf Apparel Leaves You Exposed

According to research in the International Journal of Golf Science, golf apparel often lacks adequate UV protection, as manufacturers favour style over photoprotection. Your polo and shorts probably don't have a UPF rating at all.

Solarteck® Fabric Rated UPF 50+

Our proprietary Solarteck® fabric is independently tested and rated UPF 50+, which means it blocks over 99% of UVA and UVB rays. Standard golf umbrellas are built to stop rain; UV-Blocker umbrellas are engineered for sun protection, and they handle rain too.

Up to 8°C (15°F) Cooler While You Wait to Play

Heat takes a toll on performance and makes sunscreen break down sooner. Solarteck®'s reflective outer layer sends infrared heat back out, so you're up to 8°C (15°F) cooler than in direct sunlight, and your concentration holds for the back nine.

157 cm (62 in) and 173 cm (68 in) Canopy Sizes

Our golf UV umbrellas are available in 157 cm (62 in) and 173 cm (68 in) sizes, giving enough room for you and your bag as you wait your turn. A bigger canopy gives more shade, so you don't have to contort yourself or leave equipment exposed.

Tour-Quality Construction

In the gusty weather typical of links courses, fibreglass ribs flex instead of snapping. A vented double-canopy design keeps the umbrella from inverting, and it's built to come through 100+ rounds with no loss of performance.

On the Walk to Your Ball

Walking between shots is when UV exposure adds up the most. A quick press opens your golf UV umbrella, giving you shade for the 2–3 minutes between each shot.

Standing on the Tee Box

When the course is busy, slow play can mean 10–15 minutes standing still in the sun. With a golf UV umbrella, the wait becomes a shaded break.

While You Ride in the Cart

The canopy on a golf cart blocks little UV. Raise your 173 cm (68 in) golf UV umbrella above you while riding and you'll get much better coverage than the cart's own shade provides.

Out on the Practice Range

Working through 100 balls keeps you in one place for 30+ minutes. Set your umbrella up beside your station, or keep it within reach between buckets.

I already wear sunscreen. Do I need a golf UV umbrella too?

Over a 4+ hour round, sunscreen by itself isn't enough: it needs reapplying every 2 hours, sweat speeds up its breakdown, and only 36% of golfers wear it consistently. A golf UV umbrella gives UPF 50+ protection the instant it opens, with nothing to reapply. Health Canada advises seeking shade as well as using SPF 30+ sunscreen, so treat the umbrella as your main defence and sunscreen as backup for when you swing.

How do I choose the right golf umbrella size?

The 157 cm (62 in) golf UV umbrella is our most popular size: it fits standard bag umbrella holders and covers a golfer and bag with ease. If you share a cart and want to shade two people, or you'd rather have maximum coverage than portability, pick the 173 cm (68 in). Each gives you the same UPF 50+ protection.

Will using a golf umbrella hold up my round?

No. The bulk of your UV exposure comes while you wait, not while you swing. Fold it before you address the ball, then reopen it after the shot; auto-open takes just one second. In a typical round you'll spend 3+ hours between shots, which is when a golf UV umbrella does its job.

Is UV protection still needed when it's cloudy on the course?

Yes. The EPA says 80% of UV radiation penetrates clouds, and in Canada the UV Index can reach 3 or higher on cloudy days from April to September. You don't feel the heat, so protection gets skipped, yet UV damage keeps building. Dermatologists specifically warn golfers not to be "lulled into a false sense of protection" on overcast days. Keep your golf UV umbrella up regardless of cloud cover.

How regularly should golfers book a skin screening?

Dermatologists advise golfers to have annual full-body skin screenings because of their higher exposure. When 27% of golfers report a skin cancer history, against 7% of the general population, routine screening is essential, and catching problems early dramatically improves outcomes. Your golf UV umbrella cuts your risk; it doesn't replace professional monitoring.