Golfers November heralds the start of the Presidents Cup Golf Championships in George. Golf tourists and locals will be descending on all the Southern Cape courses for their own bit of fun during this prestigious event. However if you are a golfer and a new spectacle wearer, you might find the going quite tough and not so much fun. Disturbing visual symptoms are often brought about by your spectacles. If wearing bifocals, the reading segments should not be set too high. This results in an out of focus ball as you line up on the first tee. Ever experienced a missed putt because you misjudged the slope of the green? Sure.. we all have! New spectacles can often make an already difficult task even more challenging. The green literally slopes the one way with spectacles on, and the other way without them. Presuming the prescription is correct, this can be due to a couple of factors, namely, the curve of the frame (wrap-around effect) or the angle at which the frame rests towards the cheeks. Another possibility could be a change in lens material from glass to plastic or vice-versa. Sunglasses often reflect light off the back surface of the lens. This is most annoying when you have your head down and are lining up a putt. The answer here is an Anti-reflection coating that also enhances the clarity of your vision. There should be no 'optical' reason for a poor golf score. Your optometrist should be able to advise what will work best for you. Happy golfing! Andy and Pam Muir practice in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and with Kasia Janicki. They will be pleased to assist new and existing clients with all their optical needs.