Before studying the trends in men’s golf clothing, few points regarding golf apparel are important to consider, viz:
- It shouldn’t be forgotten that golf is played on green courses and not on ramp. This means amalgamation of style and comfort is the key here.
- Clothes shouldn’t hinder the performance and must not interfere in the golfer’s play. This means the size and style must be in accordance with the golfer’s body frame and persona.
- Skimming clothes should be preferred to constrictive ones.
- The entire purpose of buying trendy clothes gets defeated if the wearer faces discomfort while moving, squatting or bending.
- Style is framed according to the golfer’s personality. Golfer’s personality isn’t framed according to recent style.
- Apparel is just a part of it. If one perceives it would engage people like bees are drawn to honey then he/she needs to reconsider the logic. Ones proficiency at the game is the best magnet.
However of the above-mentioned basal rules, we also accept that nobody wants to be a fuddy-duddy golfer. After all golf is a game of etiquette; clothing is considerably a part of it. A wise blend of good play and good clothing is certain to get appreciation.
Recent analyses suggest that the following items of clothing in men are sure to stay for a long run.
1. Polo shirts
Two-buttoned polo shirt Three-buttoned polo shirt
Two or three buttoned polo shirts in short sleeves make an evergreen option as on or off the course clothing. These are lightweight tee-shirts and make sure that the golfer stays dry and comfortable. The embroidered logos, innovative designs and colours offered by variegated brands like Nike, Adidas, Callaway, Wilson, Ping, Ben Hogan, Titleist, Palm Springs and many more check monotony in a golfer’s wardrobe.
2. Striped Ts
Striped Ts in cool colours can never go wrong. The stripes lend a semi – formal look and their market has been lately on an upsurge. Horizontal stripes spread overall or running through the centre of the Tee are modish.
3. Cargo shorts / Polo T and cargo shorts combination
Cargo shorts made in stretch fabric are desirable golf apparel for men. A khaki cargo teamed with a polo shirt in comparatively darker hue makes just the right combination. Don them and you are ready to hit the course.
4. Golf trousers
Trousers with a single front pleat or reverse pleats, front pockets and/or hip pockets, narrow or straight t bottoms, checked or plain look or furthermore… They are inevitable elements of a golfer’s apparel. The dark and light hue ratio must be kept in mind here. This means if the colour of trouser is dark then the shirt or T-shirt should be in a lighter colour or vice-versa.
Though, an overall white combination is also a hit but the cleanliness and maintenance quotient becomes important here.
5. Golf caps
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3 4
A golfer can choose caps in different designs and styles. The traditional golf caps (4) are worn casually too by many a people. Some may also get a little western and try cowboy caps (3). However, that is definitely off-track.
Other customary designs (1,2) have managed to maintain a huge regular customer base for them.
