Say goodbye to those boxy polos and wide-legged trousers.
More and more golfers are searching for more fashion-forward apparel for the course and they’re in luck as there are so many great apparel companies out there and plenty of small businesses on the rise.
Golf is cementing its position as one of the most thriving sectors in the global fashion market and its popularity continues to grow. The golf apparel market is not only attracting seasoned players but also captivating a new generation of enthusiasts who see golf as a lifestyle.
More than 60 percent of new golfers last year were female and there are more choices than ever for women on the course.
See below for rising golf apparel brands that are worth checking out.
Asher Golf Core Pant- $108. (Asher Golf)
Asher Golf is an up-and-coming men’s and women’s apparel brand. Asher’s Core Pant is one of the best transition pieces on the market. Available in two inseam choices and features an anti-piling, moisture-wicking material that looks good for players of any age either on the course, in the office or out on the town.
Calliope Coeur Dress-$145. (Coeur Dress)
Calliope is mixing modern street fashion trends with golf apparel. Calliope’s Coeur Dress has been one of its best sellers with gold button detailing and leather accents throughout the dress. The dress features pockets, four-way stretch, quick dry fabric and a T-back style.
Iliac Golf Pure White + Black/ White Check- $125. (Iliac Golf)
Iliac Golf has been around for many years, but just changed ownership and apparel and leather goods from them have never looked better. Every product is handmade out of San Diego, and Iliac takes pride in its silky, SPF 20, moisture-wicking fabrics as shown in the Pure White + Black polo.
Ladies Only Golf Ribbed Tee Tank- $118. (Ladies Only Golf)
Ladies Only Golf is creating feminine touches to staple golf pieces. This Ribbed Tee Tank features a mandarin collar and a flowy bottom. This tank mimics a more professional silhouette and works in the office and the course.
Lohla Sport Tiffany Short Sleeve Polo- $140. (Lohla Sport)
Lohla Sport is adding European touches to golf fashion. Lohla’s new 007-inspired Skyfall collection is full of black, blue and green hues that recreate the sophisticated looks of the Bond girls. The new Tiffany Short Sleeve Polo is a fine stretch fabric with contrasting color stripes on the collar, shoulders and sleeves.
Player 2 “Drop Another” polo- $100. (Player 2)
Player 2 Golf Apparel specializes in polos with a cooling feature perfect for summer temperatures. The “Drop Another” Polo features cooling technology with rapid drying and active wicking materials.
Sierra Madre Bucket Hat- $48. (Sierra Madre)
Sierra Madre is a women’s apparel company that is starting to create various accessories that push the envelope from traditional pieces. From hair clips with ball markers to clever bucket hats, this is just the beginning for the brand.
Smith and Quinn Gwen Skort – Mushroom Crush- $115. (Smith and Quinn)
Smith and Quinn make men’s and women’s everyday threads and golf apparel. The brand has technical fabrics in all its clothing. The new Gwen Skort is a pleated sporty skirt with a retro twist and attached shorts.
State & Liberty The Beckett- $78. (State & Liberty)
State & Liberty makes incredibly soft and stretchy nylon-spandex performance polos. “The Beckett” polo comes with the same stretchy material with printed abstract dots, and the short sleeve regulates body temperature and has superior moisture-wicking properties and extreme stretch.
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