With the exception of the totes clear model- all of these models do come with the added benefit of UV protection. If you are incredibly diligent about keeping your skin out of the sun while at a golf tournament where there is little shade, this is something great to not only keep those harmful UV rays off of your skin, but it will also provide a great amount of shade when the sun gets really hot in the summer. Plus, if a sudden summer storm brews- you will be protected from that, too. If you purchase one of the more compact models, you will always have the proper tool to keep yourself protection both rain or shine.