This season, bold is more than a fashion statement—it’s a feature. In its May 2025 “Strong Opinions” feature, Golf Digest highlights a new wave of standout sunglasses defined by distinct silhouettes, unexpected colorways, and performance-first designs. Featured among the lineup? The RIA Model One, celebrated for its semi-rimless shield shape, crisp angular cut, and striking Blue Refresh mirror lens.
While fashion-forward frames like the green-tinted Vontélle or oversized square cuts make their case through color and throwback shape, the Model One leans into boldness through function-led form. Its one-lens shield style isn’t just sleek—it’s the same high-performance silhouette worn by RIA athletes Nico Echaverria and Rocco Mediate, and echoed in the on-course look of style-forward pros like Min Woo Lee.
And if you’re still asking, “Do golfers even wear sunglasses?”—the answer is yes. Bold ones.
