One. Two. Three. Four.
Get your woman on the floor.
Gotta gotta get up to get down.
Gotta gotta get up to…
Wait a second. What just happened? I started counting to four to talk about the four essential looks a golfer should own and immediately had a flashback to the 90s with Coolio’s all-time classic Sumpin’ New. That was odd but refreshing!
Let’s shift our focus back to the task at hand: four classic looks you should master to look your best on the course.
Before I start, allow me to get on my soapbox for a second. Any time I turn on the TV to watch a PGA event I usually find myself shaking my head because well over half the field looks a little cartoonish (think Jason Duffner’s hats, Bubba Watson’s white pants and white belt, or Phil Mickelson’s business casual shirt). For a sport that fortunately gives participants the creativity and freedom to express themselves, lots of golfers sadly make the case that our eyes would be better off with a standardized set of threads.
Okay, I’ll remove myself from my soapbox and re-return to the topic at hand. Here’s the four essential looks that every golfer should own.
White x Navy
This is my equivalent of Tiger’s Red x Black. Tiger’s Sunday look is classic because he made it classic. This look is classic because it looks classic (redundant but true). I recommend accenting with a grey, brown or navy belt. To mix it up but keep it classy throw in a pin dot shirt. I have one with small navy and light blue dots that makes me look like I’m ready to hoist the Claret Jug. As with all of the looks on this page, I personally think that pairing with a white hat and white shoes look the best.
Black x Black
I love this look. Black on black is so classic. Think Gary Player, the Black Knight. In my opinion he was a fashion icon in the formative days of golf. Additionally, if you embrace this look it can add a layer of seriousness and menace to your game. I like to think about the quote from “Walk The Line” where Johnny Cash, perfectly played by Joaquin Phoenix, is questioned by Vivian Cash about his attire.
Vivian: You can't wear black. It looks like you're going to a funeral.
Johnny: Maybe I am...
Well, Johnny wasn’t going to a funeral that day and technically you won’t be either when you head out to the course wearing this look. But if you’re in a competitive match, this is a perfect outfit to wear to let your opponents know that it might as well be their funeral.
Blue x Bone (Khaki)
Whenever I wear this look I feel like royalty. Pair this look with a braided belt that matches the exact color of your pants and people will be asking you how the most recent Royal Wedding was (pro tip: just respond by saying the crab cakes were a bit dry and that George Clooney is a lush).
Disclaimer: You need a nice sunshine filled, dry day as this look can be a bit more delicate than some of the others given the fair complexion of the pants.
Grey x Camel
The last of our four classic looks is intentionally simple and familiar. A grey shirt with dark khaki pants screams that you’re one of the people. But we all know that you’re not. You’re a fashionable badass that would confidently spot James Bond’s tuxedo wearing ass four strokes a side and then drive off in his Aston Martin (we're not gonna mention what you might do with his girl). Pair this look with a grey belt that comes close to matching your shirt and top it off with white shoes and a white hat (I know, I’m predictable).
Can we revisit Coolio for a second? Why is the voice over that repeats the 1, 2, 3, 4 hook speaking in a British accent? I bet it was one of John Oliver’s early gigs.
But I digress…
Well I hope you enjoyed this post. As you can tell from the witty comments that are littered all over this article, I’m not only good looking and well-dressed but I’m pretty damn funny.
To close, I leave you with the words of another fashion legend.
