You might have heard of the intricacies of golf etiquette, and unfortunately, that’s not a stereotype. Women’s golf attire is as important as which clubs you pick!
Golf is a sport full of tradition, and that even extends to what you can wear on the golf course. We have prepared this guide for you, so you always know what to wear when you’re playing golf.
Whether you’re already an avid golfer and want to bust some myths or are interested in getting into the sport.
This guide will help you learn the must-haves in women’s golf attire. Keep reading!
Tops
Most of the time, a polo shirt will be the best choice for tops on the golf course. But you might want to consider where you are playing and how strict the rules of your local golf course are.
While most courses require you to play in a collared shirt, some courses are more relaxed and let you play in casual sports attire.
We do recommend being on the conservative side when choosing women’s golf attire and pack a collared shirt no matter what.
In colder weather conditions, you can opt for a sweater or vest. These are usually lightweight and allow you to move freely during your golf swing.
Pro Tip: Wear arm sleeves on sunny days. Not only does this protect your arms from the sun, but it will also cool you down and avoid sunburns.
Bottoms
For women’s golf attire, you have a choice between shorts, skirts or pants. What you select should be more dependant on the weather conditions in which you’re playing than anything else.
Your skirt should be knee-length, and for pants, you can choose between:
- Golf shorts
- Skorts
- Slacks
- Capris
You can also opt for a golf dress, which has become more popular lately and are comfortable yet stylish to wear on the golf course.
Footwear
Your footwear has mainly a functional purpose on the golf course. While you might can play in everyday sports sneakers, we do recommend you to invest in a good pair of golf shoes to go with your stylish women’s golf attire that you’ve selected.
Golf shoes come in 3 versions; without spikes, with metal spikes, and with plastic spikes.
Spikes offer you additional grip on wet and soft turf, especially if you play on angulated courses.
It’s essential to have a good grip when swinging your clubs when you’re on a slope or during wet conditions.
Some courses will not allow you to play with metal spikes as they are pretty aggressive and can leave marks on the putting green.
To play it save, go for a pair with plastic spikes. As an extra to that, most shoes allow you to replace the plastic spikes when worn down. This saves you money and time since you won’t have to replace your shoes quite as often.
Accessories
The most important women’s golf attire you can buy for the golf course is a good golf hat.
You can decide whether you want to go with a simple visor, a baseball cap-styled hat, or a bucket hat. This comes down to personal preference.
A bucket hat is a good choice if you are concerned about getting too much sun on your neck and ears. They’re also great for playing in rainy weather conditions as they protect your face from getting wet.
Besides that, you’ll also want to invest in golf gloves. These are usually worn on only one hand, but you can also wear two gloves if you are more comfortable doing so.
To stick to the traditions, wear a glove on your non-dominant hand. This helps to get a better grip on your golf clubs and allows you to grab the clubs more loosely. A loose grip is one of the basics in a good golf swing!
After this, the choice is yours, and golf offers a sheer endless option on accessories you can bring to the course.
Some of our favorites are:
- Divot tool (to fix pitch marks on greens)
- Rangefinders (to measure distances to targets)
- Golf Watch (for golf stats and keeping score)
- Ball marker (to mark your ball on the putting green)
- Towel (for hot and sweaty days)
- Tees (to tee up your ball with your driver)
- Aviator Sunglasses
Not all of this is necessary if you’re just getting started with the game. Focus on the basics first, and if you become a regular player, visit the pro-shop before or after your round and browse around.
What to avoid
Generally, we like to take a conservative approach to women’s golf attire. I mean, Golf is a sport with many traditions and extensive etiquette, so you don’t need to be extravagant here.
Some golf courses are stricter, while others don’t really care what you’ll wear when playing. But to stay on the safe side, keep the basics in mind; a collared shirt, a knee-length skirt or pants, and a good pair of golf shoes.
What to do next
With this in mind, you’re in a pretty good position to plan for your first trip to a golf course. Visit the range a couple of times to dial in your swing. Consider investing some fashionable women’s golf attire along with a forgiving golf driver or beginner-friendly golf irons, and you’re good to go.
Pro Tip: For your first round of golf, book a tee time in the afternoon and go with a group of friends.
This will reduce the chances of having to hurry on the golf course and allows for a stress-free round of golf!
