Casual Golf Attire You Can Wear Off the Course Too

Golf is finally relaxing, and casual golf attire is more widely acceptable than ever. You don’t always have to wear a tucked-in polo, dedicated golf shoes and fancy pants or shorts to the course anymore. We even see hoodies on the PGA Tour regularly these days, a trend we would never have believed just 10 years ago.

Relaxed dress codes that allow a more casual look on the golf course means it’s easier than ever to pick one all-day outfit that works just as well off the golf course as it does on the course. From crewneck sweatshirts, all-day pants, and vests to shoes that you can transition from the office to the course to happy hour, here’s your guide to casual golf attire for men and women.

Why You’ll Love Them:

• 4-way stretch is excellent for golf
• Wrinkle-free is perfect for the office
• Stain-repelling materials repel coffee, dirt, and other liquids
• Style and comfort to transition from the office to the golf course to happy hour

These Jetsetter pants and shorts from Jack Archer are the quintessential bottoms for transitioning to and from the golf course. You could wear them to the office in the morning, your afternoon tee time, and out for drinks afterward. 

Not only do they look the part for any occasion, with their stain-repellent, wrinkle-free materials, but they’re built for all-day comfort with the perfect amount of four-way stretch. 

You might feel like you’re in athleisure, but with the mature looks these Jetsetters pack, nobody else will.

Why You’ll Love It:

• UPF 50+ sun protection
• 4-way stretch for superior comfort on the course
• Ultra soft and comfortable for all-day wear on and off the course

TRUE Linkswear is at the forefront of casual golf wear that works on and off the course. They’re so committed to that cause that they even specialize in golf shoes built for all-day wear (we’ll get to that a little later).

The quarter-zip is the quintessential golf layer, every player has one (or 10) in their closet, but they always seem to scream golfer. 

This All Day Q-Zip from TRUE doesn’t scream anything. Instead, it lets its minimalist style and low-key branding do the talking. 

Still, it’s packed with features golfers will appreciate on and off the course. The UPF 50+ sun protection is a game-changer for days on the course. Meanwhile, the moisture-wicking, anti-wrinkle, and anti-odor materials ensure it’s up to the task from morning until night.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Unique golf-course-inspired design
• Convenient top-layer for moderate temperatures
• Matching pouch included for easy packing

Whether you extend your golf season from spring to fall, or simply enjoy the dew sweeper and twilight summer rounds, a vest is a versatile garment for any golfer’s wardrobe.

There are a million generic black, quilted vests out there, but this one’s different. The golf-course-inspired design is unique and understated, which makes this vest different while keeping it appropriate for all occasions.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Sleek style that transitions off the course easily
• Athletic fit
• Four-way stretch pants with elastic waistband

Casual golf attire for ladies is a tough niche. We’ve all seen examples on social media, if not first-hand, of women being unfairly held to different golf attire standards than men. 

That can make it hard to pick an outfit for golf that works for the rest of the day as well. Thankfully, Bad Birdie has a vast selection of women’s golf attire, and with Bad Birdie’s laid-back attitude, it works on and off the course.

These Player Pants are 71% nylon, 29% elastane and offer the style and functionality to show up to any occasion. Meanwhile, this patterned polo looks great without taking itself too seriously.

Check out Bad Birdie’s entire collection for more styles from head to toe.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Dress it up or dress it down
• Plain Tee style that goes with any outfit
• Breathable and wrinkle-resistant
• Looks great untucked

They say you have to know the rules to break the rules. If you know your course has a relaxed dress code, this Precision long-sleeve tee from Jack Archer will work perfectly. 

Of course, it’s an excellent option for any non-golf activities as well. It nails the plain tee style and versatility that men love. It looks great untucked, and with a 95% organic cotton build, it’s as comfortable as it is versatile.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Made from 100% cotton fleece for superior comfort and warmth
• Embroidered logo and script for a premium finish
• Perfect style on the course or off

I appreciate any opportunity to not wear a polo on the golf course, and as far as I’m concerned, wearing a sweatshirt means no polo necessary. 

Although hoodies have officially crossed into the acceptable zone on the golf attire spectrum, I just don’t like them. The bulk, the hood, the pouch, it’s too much.

In other words, I love crewnecks on the golf course.

They look nice, they’re low-key, they’re easy to swing in, and if I know the temps aren’t going to jump too much, I can get away with ditching the polo for some truly casual golf attire.

I love this Buckets crewneck from Malbon because the logo on the chest makes it clear you have just one thing on your mind, yet it’s still small and subtle.

Made from 100% cotton fleece, it’s guaranteed to be warm and comfortable, and you can rock it just as easily off the course as you can during your round.

Why You’ll Love It:

• If you love dogs, you’ll love this hat
• Unique design
• Vented construction for breatability

Sometimes the simplest things are the best things. Sure, if you stretch it, there’s a golf connection with this bird dog hat, afterall, we’re all hunting birdies when we’re on the golf course. But if you want to avoid looking like you’re always moments away from heading to the first tee, this hat needs to replace your Titleist script lid that screams “GOLFER” in a way that’s anything but casual.

We love this hat because we love dogs (and unique style) but Waggle made it hard to single this one out. There are dozens of really cool, casual designs that don’t announce to the world that you’d rather be on the golf course (even though we don’t blame you if you would).

Why You’ll Love Them:

• Variety of colors to fit anyone’s style
• Excellent traction for outdoor activities
• Zero drop comfort
• Wide toe box

We mentioned earlier that TRUE Linkswear specializes in golf shoes that you can wear all day, on the course or off. I tested these Zero Drop OG Cush everywhere from the golf course to walking the dog throughout the neighborhood, and I’d recommend them to anyone looking for golf shoes that aren’t just golf shoes.

Still, I wouldn’t be doing TRUE justice if I didn’t mention that just about any of their shoes work as well off the course as they do on the course.

If you like the natural feel that a zero drop shoe offers, or if you’re eager to check it out for yourself for the first time, this is a great option.

Beyond the zero drop construction, the OG Cush features a wide toe box that helps deliver maximum comfort and a natural feel.