Picking The Right Golf Shirt

Some golf courses have a more relaxed atmosphere where any old T-shirt will do. However, any golf courses have a specific dress code where they require specific clothing while on the course or in the clubhouse.  Aside from that, there are two major factors that go into picking out a good golf shirt.

1. The weather conditions on the golf course you will be playing at.
2. Is your golf shirt comfortable?

Golf Course Weather Conditions

One major factor for the type of golf shirt you choose should depend on the weather conditions where you will be playing golf. If the day is nice and warm, a good golf polo or short sleeve shirt is preferable. However if you are sensitive to the sun or it is a little chilly out, maybe a long sleeve golf shirt or pullover is more to your liking. There are also specially designed golf wind shirts that help to cut down on how much you feel the wind without weighing you down or get in the way like a jacket would.

Golf Shirt Comfort

Golf shirts come in a variety of sizes and colors from many different manufacturers. Some of the larger manufacturers have a greater variety and also shirts made from good quality materials. There are conservative style golf shirts in basic colors and design patterns and there are also some stylish and bright colored golf shirts if that is more your style.

Finding the right golf shirt that will help you enjoy your golf game may take some time and some personal testing. I know that sounds more complicated that it should, but bear with me.

Some questions you should ask yourself when looking for a golf shirt are:

Do you sweat easily and a lot? – If so, maybe a golf shirt made of a good “wicking” material that pulls perspiration away from the body helping to keep you cool and comfortable.

What is your favorite color? – Having clothes that reflect what we like helps to keep us relaxed and we all know we can use some relaxation while on the golf course.

Are you allergic to any golf shirt materials? – There are some people that cannot wear cotton which is used in many golf polo’s and short sleeve shirts.  Knowing this before you buy a shirt will save you a lot of scratching in the future.

How does the golf shirt feel? – This is the most fundamental question when picking out any piece of clothing. Try it on and see how it feels.  You are going to be wearing the golf shirt for a few hours at least, so it should be comfortable.  Is the shirt confining or tight in places?  Take a practice swing from start to finish and see if the shirt gets in the way or binds you anywhere.  This will tell you if you need to try a different size or even a different style.  Do you like mock golf shirts where the color is snug around your neck or is a golf polo more your style?

Remember, A golf shirt that is both comfortable for you to wear, looks good while at the same time is made for the weather you are in, will allow you to be comfortable while playing your golf game.  If you are uncomfortable because of how your shirt feels or whether you think you look good in the shirt, your golf game will suffer.  You will not be able to focus your attention on your golf swing and then once you have a bad swing, you start a vicious cycle that can prevent you from enjoying time on the course playing a great game of golf.