Even in the post-Tiger-Woods-era, Nike is still a must-have when it comes to your golf wardrobe. The Dri-FIT Shorts come in six colors and a big size range (28 to 42 inches), which, when paired with the palatable price tag, makes them a great budget pick or pair to stock up on. The easy, traditional fit goes well with any golf gear you already have and are a solid foundation if you are trying to branch out a little bit with your other golf gear. Bonus for guys who like to tuck their shirts in: the tacky internal waistband keeps any shirt in place for your entire round.
Best Golf Shorts for Bigger Guys: Under Armour Iso Chill Airvent
Material: Nylon, polyester | Sizes: 30 to 44 inches | Inseam: 9”
Under Armour is one of the most reliable names in performance apparel and has been thriving in the golf space for years, so it’s no surprise they find their way onto this list. The Iso Chill Airvent shorts are designed to quickly pull heat away from your body, letting you keep putting in the work, even when temperatures skyrocket and the course provides no respite from the sun. Combining the performance UA is known for with clean lines and a classic fit, these are ideal for golfers who want something that just plain works, day in and day out.
Best Stretchy Golf Shorts: Rhone Commuter Short
Material: FlexKnit | Sizes: 28 to 40 inches | Inseam: 7”, 9”, and 11”
Another workout brand that’s inching its way into a natural fit as a stalwart in the golf apparel space, Rhone’s performance commuter gear is perfect for the course. This pair is stretchy, lightweight, dries quickly, and has a flattering, comfortable fit, so you can easily pull these on for a quick range session or for a weekend scramble without any hesitation. They come in a ton of colors and sizes that run the gamut, and three different inseam lengths.
Best Golf Shorts for Unpredictable Weather: Adidas Ultimate365 Shorts
Material: Polyester | Sizes: S to 2XL | Inseam: 8.5″
Whether your tee time is on a chilly coastal morning or at a toasty twilight hour, the Ultimate365 Shorts from Adidas are more than up to the task. Made with a combination of Adidas’s best technologies, TWISTWEAVE and WIND.RDY, these shorts are made to keep a breeze at bay while keeping you cool in any conditions a golf course can throw at you (which can easily vary from day to day). The fit is generous without being baggy, so you can easily pair them with a performance-fit polo or your favorite shaggy golf sweater without sacrificing those good ~proportions~.
Best Golf Shorts for Coastal Style: Johnnie-O Mulligan Performance Woven Shorts
Material: Polyester, modal, spandex | Sizes: 30 to 40 inches | Inseam: 9” and 10”
If you’re all about that coastal lifestyle but don’t know about Johnnie-O, let me put you on. The LA-based brand blends classic golf style and performance materials to make some of the most handsome, easy-wearing golf gear in the game today. The Mulligan Performance Woven shorts are exceptionally lightweight, wick moisture, stretch four ways, and breathe easy, making them some of our favorite shorts for hot, muggy days at Pinehurst or scorchers in Scottsdale. Wherever you play golf, if things heat up, the laid-back style and exceptional fabrics from Johnnie-O will help you keep your cool.
Best Workwear-Inspired Golf Shorts: Manors Greenskeeper Shorts
Material: Nylon, spandex | Sizes: 28 to 36 inches | Inseam: 9 to 11 inches, depending on waist size)
Workwear has made its way to the golf course, this time thanks to UK-based Manors Golf. The Greenskeeper Shorts are an homage to the hard-wearing, dirt-and-grass-stained trousers that adorn golf landscapers around the world. Duck canvas might not be the best for freedom of movement, though, so Manors upgraded these with four-season water- and wind-resistant nylon. Tested on the blustery, unpredictable links courses of the British Isles, these shorts will let your legs breathe while also keeping inclement weather at bay. If you’re going to steal their valor, though, make sure you thank your local greenskeeper. After all, no course would exist without them.
Best Sustainable Golf Shorts: Radmor Five-O Knit
Material: Cotton, spandex | Sizes: 30 to 38 inches | Inseam: 8”
