Base Layers and Compression Wear for Golf
Base layers sit next to your skin, managing sweat and keeping you warm in cold weather or cool in the sun. Compression garments, a tighter type of base layer, are also popular with golfers who like…
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Golf Shoe Fit and Insoles: Comfort for 18 Holes
Golf involves miles of walking, constant turning and balancing on slopes. Shoes that don't fit well cause blisters, sore feet and even knee and back pain, and they can affect your balance in the…
How Golf Clothing Should Fit: Tops, Trousers and Outerwear
Golf clothing that fits well looks smart, but more importantly it lets you swing freely. Shirts that pull across the shoulders, trousers that dig in when you crouch or jackets that ride up at the top…
Golf Clothing on a Budget: How to Look Smart for Less
Golf clothing can be expensive, but you don't need to spend a fortune to look smart and stay comfortable. A few smart choices, knowing where to invest, where to save and where to shop, can cut the…
Golf Jackets and Vests: Windproofs, Gilets and More
Between a polo shirt and a full waterproof, there's a whole range of golf outerwear: windproof jackets, insulated layers, softshells and gilets (also called vests). The right one keeps you warm…
How to Wash and Care for Golf Clothing
Golf clothing works hard: sweat, sunscreen, grass, mud and rain all take their toll. Performance fabrics and waterproofs also need particular care to keep wicking and repelling water. Look after them…
Golf Clothing for Hot Weather: How to Stay Cool
Golf in the heat can be exhausting. Four or five hours in the sun, often with little shade, puts a real strain on your body. The right clothing makes a big difference: it keeps you cooler, protects…
Men's Golf Clothing Guide: Building a Practical Wardrobe
Men's golf clothing has moved on from the stiff, formal look of past decades. Today's golf wear is stretchy, breathable and comfortable, and it looks good on and off the course. But dress codes still…
Junior Golf Clothing: What Kids Need to Wear on the Course
Children don't need expensive golf clothing to enjoy the game, but a few well-chosen items make them more comfortable and help them follow club rules. Kids grow quickly, so it pays to buy smartly…
Golf Belts: Styles, Fit and Dress-Code Rules
A belt might seem like a small detail, but many golf clubs expect one, and the right belt adds comfort as well as a finishing touch to your outfit. Golf belts have evolved from simple leather straps…
What to Wear to a Driving Range, Simulator or Lesson
Heading to a driving range, a golf simulator venue or your first lesson? You don't need a full golf wardrobe, but the right clothes and shoes make it easier to swing and more comfortable to practise…
Golf Socks: Why They Matter and How to Choose
Socks are easy to overlook, but they make a real difference on the course. You can walk 4–6 miles in a round of golf, often on hills and in hot or wet conditions. The wrong socks lead to sweaty feet…