For men
Men's Golf Outfits
Modern men's golf outfits picked for fit and fabric — from country club classic to streetwear-influenced. Build a wardrobe that handles every course.
Men’s golf style has split into three tracks. Traditional — country club polo, pressed shorts, leather belt. Modern athletic — performance polo, slim trouser, low-profile shoe. Streetwear-influenced — banded collar, tapered jogger, statement footwear. All three are now visible on tour, which means clubs are catching up.
Build the base, then add personality
The wardrobe builds in this order:
- Two polos — one solid neutral, one with a subtle pattern or color
- One pair of golf shorts — flat front, mid-length, stretch fabric
- One pair of golf trousers — same fabric philosophy, swing-friendly cut
- A quarter-zip or vest — for shoulder-season mornings
- Shoes — one pair you’d happily wear to lunch after
That’s a complete kit for under most budgets. Then add: a banded collar shirt, a print polo, a jogger, a hat.
What we look for
Fabric weight matters more than people admit — too thin and the polo clings, too thick and it overheats. Stretch should be in the bottoms, not the shirt. Length: shorts at the knee or just above, polo length that covers the belt without bunching at the waistband when you address the ball.
Our picks for men
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Performance Polo, Sage
Lightweight, four-way stretch performance polo in dusty sage.
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Tailored Golf Short, 9-inch
Mid-length stretch short with hidden waistband expansion.
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Printed Polo, Palm
Modern loud-print polo — bold but not novelty-store.
Common questions
- What's the standard dress code for men at a golf course?
- Collared shirt (polo or banded), tailored shorts or trousers, no denim, no athletic shorts or t-shirts. Soft-spiked or smooth-soled golf shoes. Many private clubs require tucked shirts; public courses usually don't.
- Are joggers acceptable on a golf course?
- Golf-specific joggers — yes, increasingly. They look like tailored trousers but have an elastic ankle. Standard athletic joggers — usually no. Check the club before showing up.
- Polo or banded collar?
- Both work. Banded collars (often called mock-neck or aviation collars) are having a moment and read modern. Traditional polos remain the safest bet at strict clubs.