Summer may be winding down in many parts of the United States, but you’d have a hard time convincing anyone who lives in the Northeast, Midwest or the South of that. And even though a nice pair of pants has a way of elevating any outfit, nobody wants to see you ruthlessly memed like free perspirer Lucas Glover.
Luckily today’s style norms are shifting not only on the grassroots level but also on tour (thank you Jason Day and Malbon Golf), which means that many golf shorts now have a better chance at passing for gym shorts, tennis shorts or trail shorts, and vice versa. Having said that, there are still plenty of style points to be gained from mastering the old money, country club aesthetic. So in order to build your perfect shorts rotation, we’ve divided the entries into versatile, lifestyle and classic, ensuring you have something to wear at country clubs, driving ranges and municipal tracks alike.
Versatile
MANORS Lightweight Course Short
MANORS Golf’s philosophy is that quality garments will perform beyond their intended use, and these nylon blended shorts are made of a super lightweight and stretchy material that’s suitable for playing golf, going on a run or biking around town. The back pockets close shut thanks to zippers, adding an unexpected element of functionality.
Walker Golf Things Stasher Shorts
The Walker Golf Things Stasher Shorts are part gym, part hiking and part golf shorts, and the name references the engineered pocket that “stashes” tees, ball markers and repair tools. The zippered side pockets ensure whatever you're carrying will stay secure, and the micro ripstop fabric is durable and water resistant.
Public Drip Anywhere Cord Shorts
Brooklyn-based Public Drip believes that the best fits are found on public golf courses where the rules are more relaxed, and these Anywhere Cord Shorts have a ton of versatility. Wear them to the driving range with an untucked polo, to the beach with a tank top or to dinner with an oxford shirt. The cotton material is light and breezy and the square fit allows the legs to breathe.
Lifestyle
Metalwood Studio Twinkle Water Short
Water hazards of all variety will fear you in these 100% nylon and mesh lined swim trunks from the irreverent Metalwood Studio, the LA brand toeing the line between golf and streetwear. In addition to lavender they also come in a muted pastel pink.
Quiet Golf QGU Mesh Shorts
Remember those mesh shorts you wore to gym class in high school? This is Quiet Golf’s version, sans the stains and teenage angst. The varsity-inspired shorts are made of 100% polyester, feature an elastic waistband, a back right pocket and hit just above the thigh.
Students Tripley Carpenter Shorts
The Students Tripley shorts give you that workwear aesthetic without the weight normally expected with denim. Think of them as a more functional, lightweight and stretchy version of jorts that you can rock at the local muni all year long.
Classic
Metalwood Studio Pleated Short
Arriving in bone, navy or black the Metalwood Pleated Shorts are a far cry from the tight and stretchy stuff you’ll see during practice round days on the professional tours. Rather, these pleated bloomers hark to the 90s and guys like Fred Couples and Brad Faxon.
Quiet Golf Players Shorts
Orange County-based Quiet Golf is a golf apparel brand known for its less-is-more attitude, allowing golfers to show their personality in the details rather than flashy colors. Coming in two color choices, these flat front shorts are subtly branded with a QG monogram at the right hip. And while the silhouette is that of a classic khaki golf short (size up if you want a roomier fit), the nylon blend keeps you cool during those toasty afternoons.
MANORS Recycled Greenskeeper Short
When the MANORS team took to designing the Greenskeeper Trousers, they based their vision on the baggy pleated pants that had pro tours in a chokehold during the early 2000s. The goal was to update them with modern materials, then complement them with added functionality. The pants became one of MANORS’ signature garments, and now the brand has turned them into shorts.
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