The best golf clothing brands that are changing the game

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Dressing up to play golf no longer has to be boring, today there are original golf clothing brands with which you can experiment both on and off the course.

By Megan Gustashaw Top Golf Clothing Brands Changing the Game The best golf clothing brands that are changing the game

Fancy golf clothes? Writing about the best golf apparel brands in 2021 is a much more intense and entertaining undertaking than it would have been, say, a decade ago, when the industry was still dominated by sportswear giants and conservative golf brands. professional shops.

Those icons are still important, and many of them for good reasons (sometimes you just want a good golf shoe or golfer's polo shirt to look good), but they're mixed with a host of new-guard brands that incorporate streetwear, nostalgia and humor in their designs, and inclusion in their brand ethics, in an effort to revolutionize the conservative and elitist codes of sport. Now, instead of a sea of bright, checkered polo shirts, there are bucket hats, rugby-inspired polo shirts and workwear-inspired golf pants. You've got knitwear that fits, and tees that help you share your love of golf when you're not on the courses. Mix and match to create your most functional golf wardrobe.

Adidas Golf

If you want to reference the style of '90s golf dads without having to buy striped polos and pleated khakis at the pro shop, Adidas Golf will send you in the right direction . The shoes are chunky, the shorts are knee-length, and you'll find boxy polo shirts and a wide variety of half-zip sweaters.

Bogey Boys

Macklemore fell in love with golf a couple of years ago, and since he's a Grammy-winning rapper and loves to dress up (his biggest hit is still "Thrift Store"), naturally he created his own line of golf clothing. The aesthetic is sleek, bright, and retro in a way that's hard to find in an industry dominated by boring beige pants, and it's fun to boot. Macklemore recently launched his Dalmatian-inspired collection.

Bonobos

golf is a natural category for the brand. There are a lot of wild prints in the collection, but we like solid colours, which can be combined with other shades for a very stylish and modern effect on the golf courses and outside.

Eastside Golf

With Eastside Golf, Detroit-based founder Olajuwon Ajanaku aims to make the sport not only more elegant, but also more inclusive. The line of T-shirts, hoodies and accessories features Ajanaku, a black man, in jeans, a sweatshirt and a gold chain in full backswing. "There's never been a brand like us to speak authentically and knowledgeably about both sides: golf and street culture," RLX-Golf-jersey-pullover told GQ earlier this year.

Greyson

The best golf clothing brands that are changing the game

If you're not into polo shirts and need pants that will keep you comfortable from the 1st to the 18th hole, try Greyson, founded by veteran Ralph Lauren designer Charlie Schaefer. The brand's pants and shorts have all the performance details you need on the golf courses, while being pretty enough for the club, and come in a dozen colors.

Kjus Golf

Founded in the early 1980s by Norwegian Olympic skier Lasse Kjus and Swiss businesswoman Didi Serena, Kjus will make you feel like the Daniel Craig of your golf club, your club skiing and any other club you attend. Think: clean, simple silhouettes, luxe fabrics, and lots of navy and black.

Lacoste

We know what you're thinking: but Lacoste is a tennis brand. Sure, but since when was an anti-uv polo shirt or a breathable sweater not appropriate attire for the golf course or the club? Not only are most of the garments in the brand's Sport line golf-friendly, but Lacoste also makes some golf-specific ones, like tailored golf pants and a raglan-sleeved golf polo shirt.

Lululemon

Admittedly, Lululemon, despite its legacy as a women's yoga pants brand, really packs a punch when it comes to stylish, performance-oriented men's activewear. Although Lululemon doesn't design pieces exclusively for golf, it's pretty easy to see that the brand's famous ABC pant and breezy mesh polos are ready for the green.

and Erica Malbon, feels like the independent golf brand most poised to become a golf lover's must-have. It also helps that the brand has a full collection of performance golf apparel, from socks and caps to tech bags and pants.

Metalwood

Metalwood's '90s-inspired collection of t-shirts, hoodies, and tech pants leans more toward golf appreciation than performance apparel, but that's it. something good. Especially if you love watching, thinking about, and evangelizing golf as much as you play it, or if you just don't like preppy country club wear.

Nike Golf

GQ-fashion, but Nike will change your perception of what it's capable of with its sleek and futuristic line of golf apparel that, impressively, includes some excellent golf shoes.

Peter Millar

Peter Millar is a North Carolina-based brand that launched in the early 1980s. It sells a lot in the resorts, which makes sense when you consider that it's based on cashmere sweaters, polo shirts and performance golf wear. But they also have e-commerce and value for money that's hard to beat. (Peter Millar also owns G/Fore, another popular US-based golf line backed by Mr. Porter.)

For this reason, the brand is the official supplier of the United States Olympic team and countless sporting and professional events, such as Tom Watson and other golf greats. Wearing Ralph Lauren on any field, court or race is basically like wearing an American flag around your body.

RLX Golf

If you have the taste of Nike but a Ralph Lauren golf club, Mr. Lauren's more technical RLX Golf line is here for you. It's sleek, modern and performance-oriented, but with that preppy flavor kicking through with a quilted vest here and a contrasting polo collar there, and lots of navy.

slippery fabric), which means you'll want to take them off the course and out of the clubhouse, too. Pair them with the brand's caps or shiny golf pants and you've truly changed the game. The striped polo shirt will be your best friend.

Random Golf Club

Random Golf Club's goal is to make golf more fun and inclusive through educational content, local meetups across the country, and of course, merchandise of the More fun. The brand's themed collections include accessories like putter covers and towels, along with t-shirts, hats and hoodies that spread the RGC message.

UA Golf

contrast—but the athletic brand also makes plenty of low-tech, low-performance apparel, from gloves to half-zip sweaters, that work for a golfer of any age, ability, or personal taste.

Uniqlo

Uniqlo may not have a complete collection of golf apparel, but the Japanese retailer's investment in performance fabrics, not to mention its obsession with polo shirts, makes it a solid place to shop for new clothes. The Dry-Ex collection, for example, wicks away moisture, neutralizes odor, and has a lightweight feel you'll appreciate during a round in the height of summer.

Whim

which makes sense given the brand's tagline: "for people who might like golf." This is not technical clothing for the field. And let's be thankful for that.

Story originally published on GQ USA.