Golf Polos

[Orikoru]

In the past there was no difference. Now the material of a standard polo is entirely different to a golf, or tennis polo.

You can still wear a standard polo to play golf, obviously, but in hotter weather in particular it isn't the best choice.

On a practical level, golf polos don't need ironing . Wash, put on a hangar, put away a day later.

Spot on. My favourite golf polos are polyester with something like 5-10% elastane which makes them very cool and stretchy for good range of motion. Can't imagine wearing like a Ralph Lauren polo for golf these days, but plenty do it.

One of the problems I have with a lot of 'golf' polos is that they are polyester and I prefer to wear cotton. I prefer not sweat in the first instance rather than have something that wicks away the sweat.

So weird how people differ but I really avoid cotton shirts when it's hot. I find they make me sweat like no other. Polyester + elastane is far superior. Cotton polos just feel a lot thicker, seem to hold heat in more.

 

[Voyager EMH]

Lightweight fabric.
92% polyester and 8% elastane.
UV protection SPF 50+.



Sometimes even cheaper in-store when there is a sale.
Can't fault 'em.

 

[Robster59]

In the past there was no difference. Now the material of a standard polo is entirely different to a golf, or tennis polo.

You can still wear a standard polo to play golf, obviously, but in hotter weather in particular it isn't the best choice.

On a practical level, golf polos don't need ironing . Wash, put on a hangar, put away a day later.

Also, golf polos in the past have tended to be longer so they are less likely to come out of your trousers/shorts whilst playing.

 

[Beedee]

Also, golf polos in the past have tended to be longer so they are less likely to come out of your trousers/shorts whilst playing.

Golf polos I can just about accept. The extra length is handy and allowing a bit of movement for the swing makes some sense. It's the lower half of the body that I really don't get. "Golf" trousers and shorts! Can't recall ever seeing anyone's swing that was so dynamic that it needed specialist trousers.

 

[BiMGuy]

Golf polos I can just about accept. The extra length is handy and allowing a bit of movement for the swing makes some sense. It's the lower half of the body that I really don't get. "Golf" trousers and shorts! Can't recall ever seeing anyone's swing that was so dynamic that it needed specialist trousers.

The only difference I’ve found is sim golf specific shorts and trousers have deeper back pockets that fit a scorecard/holder better. That really isn’t worth the extra cost over a pair from Tesco

 

[HeftyHacker]

Golf polos I can just about accept. The extra length is handy and allowing a bit of movement for the swing makes some sense. It's the lower half of the body that I really don't get. "Golf" trousers and shorts! Can't recall ever seeing anyone's swing that was so dynamic that it needed specialist trousers.

See I disagree slightly on the trouser front, I've got lightweight chinos but I wouldn't want to wear them in anything over about 15° but I'll quite happily wear my UA golf trousers in up to 20° as they're much more lightweight and stretchy - which you need when you've got the ass to match the sass .

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Golf polos I can just about accept. The extra length is handy and allowing a bit of movement for the swing makes some sense. It's the lower half of the body that I really don't get. "Golf" trousers and shorts! Can't recall ever seeing anyone's swing that was so dynamic that it needed specialist trousers.

I have a couple of pairs of golf trousers and they are much lighter material than chinos. They are more comfy in warm weather (if it's hot I'm in shorts but on those inbetween days....), and dry much quicker when you get caught in a shower. Chinos are not nice when wet, golf trousers dry really quickly.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I think too many overlook the fit of something when looking at price.
We are all different in all aspects of our build, so it has to follow we will have different requirements to feel comfortable in our clothing.
I for one hate shirts that pull out from the waistband when you move, or shirts that have sleeves that start so low on the body that when you left your arms the shirt pulls up as a result.

 

[Deleted member 25172]

In the past there was no difference. Now the material of a standard polo is entirely different to a golf, or tennis polo.

You can still wear a standard polo to play golf, obviously, but in hotter weather in particular it isn't the best choice.

On a practical level, golf polos don't need ironing . Wash, put on a hangar, put away a day later.

Which reminds me of this screenshot I took of Molinari when he was playing in Abu Dhabi earlier this year. That is from the 1st tee.

 

[Voyager EMH]

The only difference I’ve found is sim golf specific shorts and trousers have deeper back pockets that fit a scorecard/holder better. That really isn’t worth the extra cost over a pair from Tesco

I had a pair of Tesco shorts that I felt the right side pocket was too deep. Easily rectified with scissors, needle and thread.

 

[Slab]

I’d guess that the UK climate is not the playing conditions much of the golf specific clothing is designed for (except maybe winter gear) meaning many of the benefits of polos having xyz or shorts/trousers with abc aren’t fully realised, and that’ll affect how their value is perceived in that territory

I don’t see the value in the golf storm/wet weather gear that gets chatted about on the forum, for what seems like crazy prices, so I just skip by it but boy do I notice the difference in a ‘proper’ golf polo to one without the bells/whistles

 

[pendodave]

The only difference I’ve found is sim golf specific shorts and trousers have deeper back pockets that fit a scorecard/holder better. That really isn’t worth the extra cost over a pair from Tesco

You're right that it's a difference.
Also my UA ones have a rubber strip which makes the score card stay in the pocket more safely.
And given that I didn't pay much for them, I find the decent pockets a definite plus.
But obviously it's a big ymmv, just like different types of golf shoe.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Will just wear golf short and golf polos

Like the fit
They are made specifically for the sport
The material will tailored for the weather conditions - I have polos that are thin and breathable for hot conditions and some are a bit thicker

And it’s always the layer system when it comes to varying weathers


Will always be for me -9/10 - buy cheap buy twice

 

[Robster59]

I usually use this company - County Golf Flash Sale

 

[jim8flog]

Will always be for me -9/10 - buy cheap buy twice

That is exactly what I always do, 2 shirts are better than one

 

[IanM]

Too many older folk think of the "polyester" from when they were kids. Football shirts that used to boil your blood if the sun came out!

Modern lightweight stuff is nothing of the sort.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Too many older folk think of the "polyester" from when they were kids. Football shirts that used to boil your blood if the sun came out!

And give violent static shocks

 

[Pants]

Yeh! The dog used to hate that when I touched her nose

 

[Alan Clifford]

One of the problems I have with a lot of 'golf' polos is that they are polyester and I prefer to wear cotton. I prefer not sweat in the first instance rather than have something that wicks away the sweat.

Actually, playing in the heat in Barbados, I found thin, mercerised cotton to be the best. The cotton soaked up the glow/persperation/sweat and the heat evaporated it. Ok, it left a salt residue but that washed out. Polyester based fabrics alway seemed to be clammy against the skin. All the bullshit about "performance" fabrics and deprecating cotton is just marketing bullshit.

 

[Voyager EMH]

There is always the Australian, "Don't give a mate" approach to hot weather golf.