When it comes to finding the best golf products, every golfer needs a little guidance. Don’t sweat it, we got you covered! For our new Best of Everything series, we’ve canvassed the golf accessories, apparel and game-improvement space to identify the very best stuff for your game. Think of us as your personal shopping assistant.
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BEST GOLF SHORTS
Back in February, a watershed golf-apparel moment occurred: updated PGA Tour appearance guidelines allowed Tour players to wear shorts during practice and pro-am rounds. Traditionalists were aghast, but many fans and players — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy among them — went on the record as strongly in favor of the change.
Now, nearly a year into the new policy, the sight of calves on Tour is no longer shocking. In fact, the Tour’s new policy is a reflection of the time we’re living in. With the somewhat recent advent of spikeless shoes, “blade” collars and hoodies that double as on-course wear, the game has never been more approachably casual when it comes to dress code.
Even more so than pants, shorts are an everyman golf-attire standard. They’re cool, comfortable, and, unlike many pieces of golf apparel, can transition seamlessly to other activities. The very best offerings are stretchy and provide quick-dry moisture-wicking technology, all while maintaining a neat and tailored look. Here are our absolute favorite selections when it comes to choosing your next pair of golf shorts.