Golf Cult does not preach about the uninspired mainstream trends in Golf clothing that have been around forever and you will never see recycled european tennis gear being repackaged as “Surf Style” Golf clothing in their  lines. Golf Cult is realer than Real Deal Holyfield, the true alternative in Golf Clothing. Respecting the game and the rules of Golf and respecting your individuality for style while playing the best game on the planet.

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Since arriving on the professional golf scene in 1996 at the age of 20, Tiger has taken the golfing world by storm with his record setting performances and never give up attitude. His list of professional accomplishments is impressive to say the least. Tiger is to golf what Michael Jordan was to basketball.

His official golf debut in a less professional setting was on the Mike Douglas show at age 2, putting with Bob Hope. At age 3, he shot a 48 for nine holes. One might say Tiger Woods has a natural talent.

Tiger Woods has broken a string of records since going pro. One record that he is most proud of is being the first major championship winner of African or Asian heritage. He was only 21 years old when he accomplished this great feat.

Having such a strong presence in the golf community and serving as a role model for young athletes worldwide, there’s no doubt that Tiger Woods was approached by many sponsors seeking endorsements. Ultimately, Tiger chose to endorse Nike for not only his golf apparel, but also his clubs and golf balls.

According to Nike, in 2008, Tiger came to them requesting a specific clothing line. Tiger wanted clothes that looked good both on and off the course. Nike obliged with the introduction of the Tiger Woods Platinum Collection which were available at premium stores across the UK. This design has a “no sew” concept that gives a sleek appearance and reduces weight and bulk in the collar and pockets. This “no sew” technology is brand new and developed specifically for Tiger’s line.

Tiger’s professional success also carries over into his personal life. He married in 2004 and became a father for the first time in 2007. His second child arrived in 2009. His workout routine includes cardio, weight training and playing golf in an effort to improve his game. He does not rest on his laurels; he is constantly striving to improve.

Tiger Woods not only commands the respect of other great golfers in the world, but he earns it. He is a gentleman both on and off the course and has truly earned the title of the greatest golfer ever. He has been an excellent role model for young athletes and non-athletes alike and has shown the world what results when one combines hard work and dedication.

As with other clothing, golf clothes of the 1930’s were different than the golf clothes of the 1950’s; therefore, the golf clothes of the 1950’s were different than the golf clothes of the 1980’s. In the 1930’s the golf clothing trend for men was the breek or “plus two” which were pants, in the style of knickers, that came two inches below the knee and knee socks. Sometimes long pants were tucked into the knee socks to create that look. The complete ensemble usually included a patterned sweater, collared shirt, bow tie, and a capas hat. This is the style that the Late Payne Stewart liked to sport on the green even in the 1980’s and 1990’s. For women, the trend included long skirts and dress blouses.
In the 1950’s, the trend changed to the more comfortable khaki pants and polo shirts, thanks to the likes of well known golfer, Arnold Palmer. In the 1980’s the more popular golf clothing trends included bright colors, such as yellow and orange, in polos, socks, sweaters, and even pants. These were commonly worn by the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo.

Today, the most common styles that are seen on professional golf tours are loose fitting polos, mock tee shirts, and either khaki or black loose fitting slacks. These are usually made by major brands like Nike, Adidas, or Polo and are worn by the modern professional golfers such as Tiger Woods, who also has his own golf clothing line, Veejah Singh, and Phil Mickelson. The women on the professional tours usually sport loose fitting polo shirts and slacks or skorts, again made by the brands Nike and Adidas. For both men and women, the ensemble usually includes either a sun visor or baseball style cap usually made by Nike or Adidas as well as a waterproof saddle style shoe with short spikes on the soles for traction on the sometimes damp and uneven greens. Three of the most common brands of shoes are Oakley, Nike, and Callaway.

Golfers these days have a wide variety of brands and styles to choose from when they are looking to feel their best. Tops brand include Nike, Calloway, Ping, Adidas, and Greg Norman. Golf polo shirts are still the number one type of shirt that professional golfers choose. However, just about every golfer has their brand of choice. Tiger Woods, for example, can always be seen wearing Nike, and also almost always chooses a “victory” red polo to wear on the final day. John Mallinger and John Merrick wear TravisMathew golf gear when they are on the course.

There are so many choices out there, it seems difficult to pick a favorite. But the great thing is that you don’t have to, because options are endless. Since present day golfing clothes style has changed so much on the golf course throughout the years, it’s hard to go wrong when picking from the top brands.

In 1910, golf was the only sport that allowed female players to have expanding pleats down the sides of their tweed jackets. The purpose was to prevent clothing from tearing when swinging the golf club. Tweed sweaters were considered the first casual garment for women golfers. By the 1930’s, suede jackets, slacks, box pleated skirts, and culottes were considered cutting edge fashion. Today, golf clothing for women offers a wide variety of trends and designs.

Women golfers are able to find the perfect attire to suit not only their golf needs, but their individual styles. Clothing for female golfers come in a wide variety or sizes, and has styles for every taste. Trends such as pairing a white skirt with colorful argyle sweater are popular. For a classic look, you can’t go wrong with a colorful cardigan worn with a simple white skort. Both pieces are designed for ease of movement. V Neck sweaters that are colorful or have a stylish design can be paired with a pair of crisp and clean microfiber flex skorts. This look is not only feminine, but is durable, and provides stretch and movement needed to allow the perfect swing of the gold club. Perhaps the most traditional golf attire is the polo shirt. These shirts are specifically designed for the active, sports-oriented lifestyle. Polo’s come in a wide variety of colors and designs, and can be worn with microfiber flex pants or Bermuda shorts, or Capri’s. Plaid, horizontally or vertically striped, and colorful printed designs on polo’s are currently trendy. Female golfers can complete their look by adding trendy shoes, socks, gloves, and belts. Designers such as Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, and Tommy Bahama are offering trendy clothing and accessory choices for women golfers. Name brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma are also cashing in on the popularity by offering apparel, socks, and shoes. Golf clothing for women can be purchased online, or at retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy.

The right fit
Men who are born with nice bodies or have the time and dedicate to working out, can easily find clothing that fits them well and makes them look good. For the rest of us, we have to find the right fit. The first thing to be sure the clothes you get are the right size. Try them on before purchasing them. If you have goof freedom of movement with the clothes you try on, then it is a right fit for you. If you could not find a size for you, you can buy the next size up and have it altered.

Choose your style
There are alot of styles when it comes to golf clothing now. And at the store while shopping, it can be overwhelming with the wide selection of golf clothing in front of you. It’s best to browse a few stores and then pick out the golf attire that suits you and your sense of fashion. Basic golf clothing is a nice collared golf shirt and a comfortable pair of pants.

The right golf shirt
For your golf shirt, although they are made of alot of different materials, the most common material used is cotton. The golf shirt is collared and T shaped. The get the best fit, get the measurement of your chest area and shoulder area. Make sure that the shoulder seams of the shirt fall off squarely to your shoulder joints. You will need to make sure to fit your golf shirts also. Check to make sure you have a good freedom in movement.

The right golf shoes
In the game of golf, there is a lot of walking. So it would only be smart to choose a shoe fot that’s comfortable and provides good support for your feet. Besides the right size, its very important to know the type of arch in your feet.

The right golf pants
You have to know your hip and waist measurements when shopping for golf pants. Golf pants should be made of material that will allow easy bending of the legs and not be tight fitting.

What has not changed is the need to dress appropriately and smartly on the green. Many country clubs still have dress codes for wearing a collared shirt and denim jeans are still prohibited. This means that besides worrying about wedges and putters, golf players also need to think about their golf clothing before they get on the golf course.

Ashworth Golf, now owned by Adidas, was set up to bring golfers golf clothing sportswear. Ashworth provides golf clothing for the golfers while making the wearer feel a sense of style and class. John Daly and Payne Stewart have both worn Ashworth Golf Clothing while playing golf and their style has always shown.

Jesper Parnevik was famous for the style of golf cap he wore. And Payne Stewart was better known for his dress sense than his prowess on the golf course. Stewart, a 3 time major winner, will be remembered for his wearing of flat caps and a cross between knickerbockers and plus fours as homage to the golf attire of the past.

Those who are shopping for golf clothing and thinking about Stewart, Ashworth has a Drivers Flat Cap, which comes in black and is 100% cotton. Ashworth Sunfridge shorts come in black and clay colors. The Ashworth Square Leather belt available is black, white, and brown to complete the look your going for.

Lastly, it’s very important to keep warm on the golf course on colder or windy days. Ashworth has the Lambswol Crew Neck Sweater to keep you warm in cooler weather.

At golf tournaments, weather is always a factor in what you see the pro golfers wear. Windy weather will have golfers wearing the usual pullovers and sweater vests. However, as the day goes on, players get hot and that will affect performance. Some players, anticipating this, will wear a light golf polo shirt and a long sleeved undershirt for insulation. The contrasting colors results in a nice two tone look. Not only does the golf clothing show a new bold look, but it also allows the players to remain comfortable on the golf course.

Sergio Garcia played in a bright green Adidas golf polo shirt and a white turtle neck underneath. And the day before, he had on an orange golf polo shirt and a red long sleeve shirt underneath that. Book Weekley used a camouflage print long sleeve shirt under his golf polo. Resulting in several onlookers thinking he was covered with tattoos on his arms.

This layering approach, allows for freedom of movement and flexibility for when the weather conditions change throughout the day. Back in the day, golf was considered unhip and clothing was rather dorky. These days, younger golfers have have taken their style on the golf course and influencing the look of golf clothing. The younger professionals, like Sergio Garcia, Tiger Woods, and the like are moving towards bolder looks and designs. This new look, is inviting, and helps bring in the younger crowd to play golf and learn this great sport.

First thing to keep in mind is to show up looking presentable. If your golfing with co-workers, this would be kind of like a professional engagement and so you would need appropriate golf clothing. Some golf clubs have a dress code that is enforced.

Golf shirts with a collar. If your unsure about this, a safe bet can be just using golf clothing from a name brand golfing company. Shorts must be for golfing. Nothing cutoff or gym shorts. And nothing shorter than just above the knees. Denim is not usually desired. Golf pants or Golf shorts need belt loops and no cuffs. Leather belts work best with golf clothing.

Alot of golf clothing is are bright and full of color. But you can make this work together, choosing colors that go together. You don’t need to wear all color at the same time. If your unsure about this, brown and khaki is always a safe choice for golf clothing.

Golf shoes. Not tennis or running shoes. And definitely no sandals. You could bring a pair of shoes and then change into your golf shoes at the locker room. Hats are a good idea. Keep the sunlight off your face and will help you see the golf course better. Baseball hats or straw hats are good choices. If your wearing pants, match up your socks with them. For shorts, you should go for light colored socks. If your in a cooler climate area, then a golf sweater would be a wise choice.

Dressing for golf shows you have respect for the game and respect for the members of your group.