Are Golf Visors in Style in 2023?
Golf visors: where functionality meets style. Well, sort of.
When you think of golf visors, some of the golf world’s titans like Bubba Watson, Fred Couples, Lexi Thompson, and Michelle Wie may come to mind. But how about the new generation of PGA and LPGA players or the average weekend warrior on the golf course? Are golf visors still in style in the year 2023? This article will look at the data and settle the visor debate once and for all.
I’ve scavenged through the internet to find the latest trends in golf headwear. Specifically, I looked at all active PGA Tour and LPGA Tour Players in 2023, analyzed their most common hat style, compiled the data, and made some pretty lovely charts.
I also looked at some of the most popular amateur golfers on YouTube to see if golf visors are officially cool in 2023.
Are Golf Visors Popular in the PGA Tour in 2023?
Golf visors are drastically decreasing in popularity on the PGA tour. In 2023, only 4.6% of players wore visors as their primary hat style. Some notable tour players who wear visors are Beau Hossler, Keith Mitchell, and Vijay Singh.
Golf visors were most popular on the PGA Tour during the 1990s. In fact, in the early 90s, golf visors were the most popular headwear on the PGA tour. It wasn’t until the late 90s that hats became the most popular and they have remained so ever since.
Tiger Wood’s Impact on Golf Headwear
It’s interesting to note that the rise of hats in golf fashion occurred simultaneously with the emergence of young Tiger Woods in the sport. As Tiger took the golf world by storm, his preferred hat style became the largest trend.
Perhaps it was Tiger’s win in the 1997 Masters that made baseball caps a permanent accessory for golfers. You can’t beat Tiger’s black Nike cap paired with his signature Sunday-red sweater.
Are Golf Visors Popular in the LPGA Tour in 2023?
Golf visors are more popular on the LPGA Tour than the PGA Tour. In 2023, 37% of LPGA golfers wore visors as their primary hat style. Some notable tour players who wear visors are Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko, and Charley Hull.
Unlike PGA Pros, LPGA Tour players typically have longer hairstyles they may want to showcase through the structure of a golf visor. Female golfers also want to keep their hair neatly arranged while providing shade and protection from the sun.
The conclusion is that in 2023, female golfers will prefer visors more than male golfers.
Are Golf Visors Popular for Amateur Golfers in 2023?
We previously examined the usage of visors among professional golfers. Now, let’s turn our attention to the average recreational golfer. While it’s not possible to determine the exact percentage of amateur golfers who wear visors, I analyzed the most popular amateur golfers on YouTube to get an idea of the trend.
On the men’s side, I couldn’t find any popular YouTuber who wears visors! I looked at Good Good, Bob Does Sports, Bustajack, Rick Shiels, Grant Horvat, and more.
However, golf visors are very popular amongst famous women amateurs on YouTube. Ladies, such as Paige Spiranac, Hailey Ostrom, Claire Hogle, and Gabbygolfgirl frequently wear visors on the course.
Golf Visor FAQs
When were Golf Visors Popular?
Golf visors were most popular in the early ’90s in the PGA tour and have been steadily declining in popularity ever since.
Who Wears a Visor on the PGA Tour?
Current PGA Tour players who wear visors:
- Tyson Alexander
- Robert Allenby
- Trevor Cone
- Luke Donald
- Matt Every
- Beau Hossler
- Kelly Kraft
- Bernhard Langer
- Hank Lebioda
- Keith Mitchell
- Vijay Singh
- Carl Yuan
Are Golf Visors Popular for Men?
Golf visors are not a popular trend for male golfers anymore, as their demand has dramatically decreased since the early 1990s.
Are Golf Visors Popular for Women?
Golf visors have become increasingly popular among female golfers in recent years. In 2023, 37% of LPGA golfers wore visors, and famous amateur golfers such as Hailey Ostrom, Claire Hogle, and Gabbygolfgirl are also known to wear them.
What is the Most Popular Golf Hat Style in 2023?
Currently, the most popular style of headwear for golfers is baseball caps with a thin rope attached where the bill meets the front panels. These hats are known as “Rope Hats.”
What are the Most Popular Brands of Golf Visors?
Some of the most popular golf visor brands are Ping, Titleist, Callaway, and Taylormade.
Are Golf Visors Cool?
Golf visors are still cool and popular amongst female golfers. However, with male golfers, visors are at an all-time low in popularity.
Final Thoughts on Golf Visors
Although visors are not as popular as they used to be, it doesn’t mean you can’t rock them! Visors can be a great choice for hot summer days on the golf course and can also help you make a bold fashion statement.
Hats are the most commonly worn headgear on the golf course for men, while visors remain very popular among women.
