Tired of the same old baseball caps and visors? Want to protect yourself from the sun in style while you play golf? Sun protection hats and clothing with UPF 50+ ratings are starting to be seen more and more but I haven’t found many items that suit my style on the golf course. You might have noticed the hat I had on in the picture from my last round at the Mesquite Amateur. (I usually like to stay behind the camera but thanks to Kathy Lee for taking these photos.) Lots of golfers noticed my hat that day! Here are some closer looks at it:
I received several comments on the unique, feminine and stylish design and women wanted to know where I got it. This isn’t a secret to be kept. It’s an original Halo Mates Sun Protection Hat.
Full disclosure time: My friends created and own Halo Mates. I don’t get any commissions or anything, I just believe in what they’re doing and want to help spread the word. Plus, I LOVE this hat!
More to the story
This particular hat also comes from the imagination of a designer you probably know from the music world. Remember the Runaways? That’s right – the 70’s teenage band featuring Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox and Sandy West. Lead singer, Cherie Currie, is multi-talented and is actually a renowned chainsaw artist. (I’m partial to the name she gave her website that features this art: Chainsaw Chick.)
Anyway, Cherie doesn’t stop at music or chainsaws with her art. She also designed this gorgeous sun protection hat for Halo Mates. The fabric is UPF 50, it has an extra wide bill for more sun protection and has a beautiful cherry blossom scarf strung through loops around the cap. It also comes with either a short or long drape for further protection of your neck and shoulders (see images below). The drape is easy to detach as I do when I play golf. You can even replace the scarf with others of your own to match your ensemble du jour on the course.
BTW – can’t get enough of the Runaways? Stay tuned for the upcoming film on their story, aptly titled “The Runaways.” It’s about to go into production and will star Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie and Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett. Dakota’s growing up fast – she’s actually now the same age as Cherie when the band assembled – 15! I thought Dakota was good casting but Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett? She may not have been my choice, but I’m decidedly un-Hollywood. Publicity-wise, it’s probably downright inspired. I digress… back to the hat.
Here are some images from the Halo Mates website of actual models sporting the hat with and without the short drape. The hats are making their way into retail locations (including Ready Golf in Mesquite) but mostly in Southern California right now so if you want one, it would be easiest to make your way to the online store. They have many other designs for men and women and some really cute kids designs! I got some for my favorite little golf chicks and they’re adorable! I will add pictures when I get them.
I also really like the “Palm Springs Sunbreaker” (below) though it’s not as golf-friendly as some of the other designs.
Cherie’s Apple Blossom design is still my favorite!
June 12, 2009 at 11:57 am
I am constantly amazed at the innovations in fashion and these “hats” are no exception.
However, in my opinion, they don’t have a whole lot of fashion to them. For some reason they are just not pleasing to my eye.
Sun protection, as we all know, is a very important thing and for that it gets an A. Unfortunately for fashion it gets a C.
Doug
http://golfdashblog.com
June 18, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Hey!!!
Nice to see you’re back!!! I stopped visiting for awhile, and WHAMMO – six months have gone by!!!
Small world point: I grew up with Jackie Fox (back then it was Fuchs) and her sister Carol…
And NOW I’m learning to play bass…small world…
June 19, 2009 at 3:49 am
Nice hat new innovation, but many people like the old style, only ladies dare to change the hat.
Great information
June 22, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Great post! Thanks for including information about protecting your eyes from the sun while playing golf! In addition to those hats, your eyewear is important to. Look for 100% UV protection in sunwear. The Nike Siege 2 are perfect for men and women and come in a Golf tint to help see the ball better. And you can add your prescription to the lenses. More info http://tinyurl.com/mwzjm9
July 8, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Mixing fashion with the practical is always a smart combination.
July 9, 2009 at 8:59 am
The fashion in the golf is good for all
July 21, 2009 at 4:42 pm
We need a nice hat and fashion when we play. Lovely fashion makes me to feel nice to play with. Check the fashion from lovely girls: http://tinyurl.com/lhtuma
July 23, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Cherie’s apple blossom design is great , love
really eye catching! that is my vote.
September 1, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I think they are a great idea. Get one to match every outfit. Looking good on the course and protecting from the harmful rays.
September 11, 2009 at 2:39 am
Fashion and golf go hand and hand.
September 21, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Lovely game & lovely fashion, play with a new style of hats. This is a great innovation to all golfers.
October 14, 2009 at 2:54 am
we need more clothing choices for women. people think just because they make something in pink we ll automatically like it. not likely!
November 9, 2009 at 7:46 pm
its always helps to look good while you play helps you with your game
November 9, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Check out the new Military Style Golf Hats from Tattoo Golf. As featured in this month’s edition of Golf Magazine, this hat will keep your man looking stylish on and off the golf course! P.S. These will make great Christmas gifts!
December 19, 2009 at 4:17 pm
You can visit http://www.lyleandscott.com/blog for fashion statement clothes for golfers.
June 21, 2010 at 1:49 am
http://www.prlog.org/10747693-serious-sun-protection-in-stylish-innovative-sun-visor.html
Check out this new store for serious sun protection and the article too!
October 17, 2010 at 7:13 pm
It’s funny but when I hear mention of golf and fashion, I always think about Zakiya Randall. I think she’s the best and cutest golfer who is also a model… she also is a motivational speaker. How about that for well rounded???
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