Some would say that discussions about golf clothing are getting a little tedious, but to us, these are relevant and significant developments in the sport.
Brands are starting to push the boundaries and challenge golf traditions. To be fair, why not? Every aspect of life must evolve with the times and adapt to new public demands.
So far, sneaker-like golf shoes, the release of golf hoodies, and the emergence of collarless shirts are all changes in golf clothing in recent years.
Golf hoodies are arguably the most controversial pieces of clothing in sports. They burn the eyes of experienced golf enthusiasts and look out of place on the golf course.
Today, golf joggers are becoming popular. In my opinion this is a worrying development as it is a very informal move into a new area of dress code.
Golf is such a unique sport and part of its individuality is the rules and regulations surrounding what you must wear. If you don’t want to follow the rules, that’s fine, but don’t go out of your way to break them at self-respecting golf clubs.
Golf joggers could be a garment that crosses the line between the social sphere and the golf sphere. J Lindeberg and PUMA are two brands currently selling golf joggers.
But as a DP World Tour pro Richard Mansell told GolfMagicbrands are trying to reach younger generations and make golf attractive to people so that participation increases.
If the demand is high for golf joggers, who are we to stop it? This is how the sport has been going for several years now.
Take a look below at some of the most interesting comments from golf fans about golf joggers:
“Let people wear what they want. The game is expensive enough to participate in… Encourage, don’t exclude,” one fan said.
“Yes! Throw on tracksuit bottoms, a hoodie and sneakers,” one fan commented.
“If you can afford a set of clubs, you can at least buy half-decent pants or shorts,” said another fan.
“No, I think the dress code should be revamped and taken out of the dark ages, but joggers don’t look smart at all,” another fan commented.
“No!!! What’s next… jeans and sleeveless shirts? In golf you’re supposed to look respectable, not like a redneck shopping at Walmart,” one fan said.
