Everyday, you get up, get dressed in your conservative shirt and tie or company-designated uniform, go to work. It’s a very boring fashion existance.
On the weekends, however, you like to head to the link and let your fashion sense show. You’re not a khaki’s and white polo kind of guy when you’re playing golf with your buddies — and you shouldn’t be.
Lucky for stylish golfers like yourself, we’re living in what is arguably the best time for golf fashion since the 5o’s and 60’s.
With vintage designs making a comeback on pro shop shelves around the country, as well as contemporary styles, tasteful splashes of color and hats that scream “I’ve got swagger” instead of “I found this in a thrift shop” (no offense, Macklemore), there’s never been a better time to express yourself on the golf course.
It doesn’t matter if you’re personality favors the confident glow of a Billy Horschel or the classic, conservative edge displayed by Arnold Palmer, there’s something out there to accent every personality type you can imagine.
Here are some very unique, cool and stylish hats and accents that every Southern California golfer should own:
10. Polo RLX Pants
You’ve seen them on Billy Horschel, now it’s time you get yourself a pair of Ralph Lauren’s RLX golf pants. Goodness gracious, are these things stylish!
When you think of Southern California, you think of sun, fun, bright colors and a vibrant lifestyle — and that’s exactly what RLX’s line of golf pants manages to convey beautifully.
You don’t have to go as wild as Horschel does — camouflage frog pants, octopus pants, shiny pants — but there are plenty of great options that will surely turn heads next time you’re at the course.
Cost: Starting at $59.99
9. Bonobos Cardigans
Nowadays, it seems like golf style is all about flash and flair. Either that, or it’s boring, tan’s and white’s that are enough to put you to sleep. Do yourself a favor — look back at some old pictures of Arnold Palmer. Look at those starched collars and, more importantly, sharp cardigan sweaters.
If you want to be the guru of golf style in your group, you need to get your hands on a nice cardigan or two — and there’s no more stylish on the market than the marino ones produced by Bonobos.
The Bonobos site says, this cardigan is “destined to become the MVP of your sweater drawer” — but I think that’s just a start. This conservative-but-stylish piece will probably become the MVP of your entire golf wardrobe.
Cost: $128.00
8. Stance Golf Socks
You know, I can’t stand it when I see fashionable golfers dressed head-to-toe in great, stylish outfits that look incredibly well put together — and then see that they’re just wearing a shabby pair of white tennis tube socks when they sit down of bend over to pick their ball out of the hole.
Seriously, guy — you need some new socks. And the coolest on the market today are made by Stance.
If you visit the website, you’ll find all sorts of sock designs. From striped to argyle to photo-emblazoned designs, there’s literally something for everyone — golfer or not.
Their golf collection includes everything a golfer could want, from conservative-yet stylish designs to more expressive Caddyshack themed socks and even tribute ones to the late Payne Stewart.
Cost: $12.00 and up
7. Switch Belts
Have you ever gone through your golf wardrobe, picked out a great style for the day and then realized you had only two belt color choices? Don’t be hampered by this lack of color flexibility ever again with Switch belts.
Switch Belts offer golfers style choices around the waist like never before — and are a friendly reminder that you don’t need Phil Mickelson’s $650,000 alligator belt to look good on the links.
Switch Belts come in regular or skinny models and more than a dozen color options to suit whatever your wardrobe needs.
Cost: $29.95 and up.
6. “Pray for Birdies” Hat
If you haven’t seen the hat before, it’s time you get familiar — GFore Golf’s “Pray for Birdies” hat is one of the most popular clothing items in the golfing world. It’s been seen on the heads of professionals and celebrities alike — and is almost always sold out on the company’s website.
GFore offers a number different colors and styles of the popular trucker hat, which means there’s a few options for you if the one you really want is sold out. Ultimately, this is a great present for any golfer on your list — or for yourself.
Let’s face it — anyone with style should want to wear this hat on the links.
Cost: $45.00
5. Galvin Green Jacket
If you’re a die-hard golfer, then you’re not afraid of playing in the elements. Problem with that, however, is that, despite the incredible advancements we’ve seen in performance golf gear, protection from the rain and wind is still a hit-or-miss proposition — but not anymore.
Now, Galvin Green Jackets offer golfers the world’s greatest protection from the elements. Their 100% waterproof, Goretex jackets are top of the line and worth every penny you’ll pay.
But the protection isn’t even the best part — that would be the stylish designs and incredibly comfortable design that goes along with the superior protection from the elements. It used to be you’d have to sacrifice one for the other — but not any more.
If you play in the rain or wind, you need a Galvin Green Jacket.
Cost: Starting at $299.99
4. FootJoy MyJoys
Have you ever watched golf on TV, seen your favorite players’ spikes and though, “damn! Where do I get those?” Well, the answer is generally though the company and only if you’re on staff with them — which, watching from your couch eating chicken wings suggests you to me that you’re not.
The next best thing — and a must for any truly stylish golfer — are FootJoy “MyJoys.” At myjoys.com, you and I can design custom golf FootJoy golf spikes like the pros do.
Mix and match styles, patterns, colors, patches, intitals, laces — anything you can think of — to create a golf spike that is truly one-of-a-kind. Heck, you can build as many as you want until you end up like Ian Poulter with a pair of spikes for every outfit you have!
Cost: $175.00 to $370.00
3. T. Barry Knickers
If you’re looking for a throwback style that is also timeless, then golf knickers are the way to go. “Plus-fours” as they’re also known, were the original golf fashion statement and one that we, unfortunately, don’t see much of anymore.
Surely, a pair of knickers would make you a hit with your group and with everyone else at the course that day. There’s nothing that screams swag like a pair of plaid knickers.
If you’re interested in sporting a classic style and being the most fashionable in your group, then get a pair of T. Barry Knickers. If you’ve heard the name before, it’s with good reason — it’s the same company that made them for the late, great Payne Stewart.
Over the course of his career, T. Barry made nearly 100% of the knickers that Stewart wore over the course of his career.
So, if you want to own your own bit of golf history — and possibly become a fashion icon in your own right — then get yourself a pair of T. Barry Knickers.
Cost: Starts at $129.50
2. Kangol Wool 504 Cap
Let’s face it, pop culture is taking a turn for the nostalgic and has been for a while — and what’s more cool than the classic style of a wool ivy cap from Kangol? Nothing — that’s what!
Along with the iconic kangaroo logo on the back, the soft, wool 504 cap comes in about a dozen different colors, meaning you’re certain to find a color to match whatever your style may be. These solid color hats go with anything — a pair of bright shorts, plaid pants or conservative gray slacks, there’s no outfit a Kangol Wool 504 hat won’t compliment.
Kangol hats can be seen nearly everywhere — from fashionable celebrities to athletes to red carpets, there are few pieces of headgear that can separate you from the crowd. Kangol is sure to do just that.
Cost: $48.00
1. Loudmouth Golf Pants
It’s hard to believe that the crazy idea of LoudMouth golf pants has worked as well as it has, but these crazy, sometimes too-over-the-top designs have managed to take the world by storm and can now be seen at golf courses all over the country.
It started with John Daly sporting them, but not everyone from your buddy from college to Bill Murray have been seen decked out in LoudMouth garb. Even if you don’t feel like getting one of the louder patterns, there are some pretty contemporary designs that would be a welcomed addition to any golfers locker.
If you haven’t been to LoudMouth.com recently, do yourself a favor and take a look — they’re literally got something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to be the center of attention or to show your love for your favorite team or alma mater, than LoudMouth is what you need.
Cost: Pants start at $69.00