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Off-Season Beauties: Golf Apparel Tips for Winter

The Off-Season Beauties are for the winter golfing months. There's something for everyone here.
The Off-Season Beauties are for the winter golfing months. There's something for everyone here.

Fancy a golf trip to somewhere warmer? We can forget it for the moment. Wait until mid-March? No way.

As long as we don’t have a Siberian winter and snow is covering the courses, there are absolutely no winter conditions that can stop us from hitting a few balls at the range every now and then or playing a quick 9-hole round.

With a nice warm thermos of tea -or something stronger if you must-, the right clothing and the right partner, it can be quite nice. After all, how else are we going to shift those extra pounds from Christmas?

I’ve selected a few of our favourite winter pieces that will keep you warm and dry – while still looking good. Like always, I’ll bring you the best golf apparel tips while avoiding the brands and labels that you can find in every golf shop, looking beyond the mainstream to the ever-increasing amount of emerging brands that are out there.

Rhoback – The Snow Day Q-Zip

The American brand Rhoback is a brand for clean-cut and timeless styles. They’ve got a good selection of golf clothing and accessories, but also shorts and shirts that seem more like something you’d wear at a California beach. Golf, beach life, surfing, hanging out at the pool – they seem to concentrate their image on the finer things in life. Avoiding large prints, their pieces are fine crafted and designed in a classy, stylish way. However, since we (sadly) don’t all live in the year-round California sunshine they also have pieces designed to keep you warm- without scarfing style. Take this quarter zip sweater for example, which, as they describe, doesn’t affect your swing or handshake. It’s a very nice and warm piece in a quintessentially Nordic design. Available for $ 120 on rhoback.com

Bagjack Golf – Full Zip Quilted Vest

Next up is Bagjack, a Berlin label and a big household names in messenger bags. Their design ethos is uniquely well thought-out, very technical, always lightweight and practical, just like bike couriers like it. The label is very popular in Japan, and a local golf-loving investor teamed up with them to launch Bagjack Golf to not only produce great bags, but also many accessories and practical clothing for our favorite sport- including a lot for the colder days. This padded vest not only keeps you warm, but also offers plenty of pocket depth and options. The stretch material ensures that this piece will not restrict your swing. It’s a little on the expensive side, but trust us, it’s worth every yen. Available for ¥ 43,000 via bagjack-golf.com

Almigos – Nuevo Basic Hoodie

I already introduced Almigos to you in one of our posts last year. A rather small, yet first-rate label from the Californian desert, which inspires many of their designs. Ever since Tyrrell Hatton caused an uproar when he competed in one of their hoodies on the European Tour (and won Surrey), the previously unpopular piece of etiquette-defying clothing should somehow have made it – we live in the 21st century, right? After all, even etiquette hardliners should ease their minds in the off-season, especially when it comes to such a harmless and lovable design as this one. $ 55 on almigosgolf.com

Birdies Double – Knit Golf Hat

There is however one big disadvantage of hoodies: having your hood up while you swing greatly restricts the lateral field of vision and movement. That’s why we might suggest that a classic beanie is definitely the better choice for a companion on cold days. You can’t go wrong with this minimalist piece from the relatively new small golf label from Chicago. It’s got no screaming colors or huge lettering, just a small logo patch on the side, otherwise just restrained, simple, warm and cozy. Get it now for just $15 via birdiesdouble.com

Linksoul – Revolution Gaiter

Another annoying thing about winter: the cold that creeps into your collar. Scarf? No, it’s inconvenient, dangling, often too bulky, and just plain irritating. Turtleneck? Too narrow. Remember the saying: wearing a turtleneck is like being strangled by a really weak guy all day. This neck warmer with the beautiful slogan “Make Par Not War” is the ideal solution. It’ll keep your neck toasty warm without being too tight, and if you need to visit the clubhouse’s restrooms, but you do not have your mask on hand, this one easily covers your mouth and nose. An all-round good choice, even during the pandemic. Order here for € 20 linksoul.com

Birds Of Condor – Breezy Windbreaker

And yes, it’s time to admit: I’m a Birds of Condor fan. The Australians do it best here with this lightweight, hooded windbreaker made of waterproof material comes with three pockets and bags of style. Actually, we I’d even go as far to say that it should never leave your bag- it’s always a good call when the weather suddenly changes on you and it’s too late to turn back. At just under € 70, I can say from experience that this is a bargain and that the Australian brand always delivers super fast and for reasonable shipping prices. For AUD 109.95, it’s yours. Available on birdsofcondor.com

Stitch Golf – Bonesman Umbrella

I’ve been looking for an original Arnie Palmer umbrella for a long time, but this good piece actually does a better job of showing the bad weather what you think of it. It’s also a nice piece of small, on-course rebellion opposing to the same-same and mostly bland umbrellas from more mainstream manufacturers. If this buccaneer design goes a step too far for you, you can use the classic stitch logo design. Get it for $80 at stitchgolf.com

State Apparel – Competition Pant

The next piece was originally developed for golfing below 10°C in the rain. These trousers have inside of the pockets that are made of fabric with the function of a towel. Goodbye wet hands! However, the absolute top-tier feature that makes this piece a must-have is in the leg hem. There is also a second layer of fabric underneath, on which you can wipe your clubs. Normally, nobody would ever really want to do this with their pants, even if it often seems tempting. However, since this second layer disappears under the folded trouser leg, so the mud, wet and grass don’t stick to the leg on the and when entering the clubhouse, all you have to do is simply roll down the hem to look presentable and clean. They are currently priced at $ 205, and are absolutely worth every penny stateapparel.com

Straight Down – Gunner Jacket

This brand from San Louis Obispo has been around for 30 years now, but still hasn’t made it in Europe. The Gunner Jacket is extremely light, folds up to a conveniently small size and still keeps you warm thanks to its fluffy lining. It’s available in three different colors for $ 134 at straightdown.com

Cut Made Club – Hazard Camo Windbreaker

Finally, another fresh label from Europe! Cut Made Club, a brand new label from Sweden willing to bring the street style to the fairways with clean looks just released its first collection a few weeks ago. It’s currently still a limited range, but definitely promising in appearance. In addition to fleece jackets, shirts, sweaters, long-sleeved polos, caps, bucket hats and socks to match this camouflaged windbreaker are also available. So you better watch out you don’t get lost out there of the fairway! Get it for € 101.95 at cutmade.club

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DUCA DEL COSMA ADDS STYLE & COLOR WITH GOLF SHOE RANGE FOR THE FALL

New Fall collection from Duca del Cosma (Picture: Duca del Cosma)
New Fall collection from Duca del Cosma (Picture: Duca del Cosma)

Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is introducing more leisure styles and color onto the golf shoe market this Fall with its range of premium footwear aimed at golfers looking for something different in terms of performance and comfort.

Fashion on the golfcourse

The latest range features fashionable animal prints and patterns on leather shoes designed to brighten any fairway and set the brand apart from more conventional rivals.
There are also lifestyle models in bold Gold and Silver colorways that deliver a strong fashion statement as well as comfort and support.

Among the standout colors featured with panache across 25 attractive options are Coral, Lilac, Mint, Denim, Cobalt, Cognac and Orange. Overall, the brand that pioneered the first spikeless golf shoe more than a decade ago has selected nine men’s and eight women’s styles for its AW20 footwear range.

Footwear for everyone

All the shoes come with two sets of laces, so golfers can match the shoes with their playing outfits. The two collections of full grain leather and suede shoes include a mix of classic waterproof styles and modern casual designs, crafted entirely by hand for wearing both on and off the golf course.

According to Creative Designer and avid golfer Baldovino Mattiazzo, the man credited with starting an Italian Golf Evolution, the styles and colors are inspired by renowned Italian fashion, then matched with top-quality leather and advanced technology to provide the wearer with the ultimate in functional, modern golf footwear.

Quality through handcraft

“In addition to the outstanding designs and color choices available, what sets the Duca del Cosma collections apart from traditional golf shoe brands is the exceptional craftsmanship involved,” said Steve Gray, VP Sales for North America. “The range this Fall offers golfers something completely different to what they’ve seen before. We’ve geared up our distribution center in Atlanta so we can supply stock quickly and there are great margins on offer to our retailer partners across North America,” he added.


Among the leading styles in the men’s line are the classy ELDORADO men’s soft spike shoe in White or Cognac color options; the waterproof BELAIR also in White/Orange/ Light Grey; the CALIFORNIA casual shoe in five colorways including Navy/Jeans/ Red; plus the sporty FLORIDA model in White & Navy. The women’s collection features the waterproof models KUBANA in Silver/Zebra and VOGUE in White/Gold; plus the sporty FESTIVA line in four colors including Coral. Launched in 2006, the Duca del Cosma brand now sells its golf shoes in more than 30 countries around the world.
To see the comprehensive and colorful US range for the Fall, please visit the website at www.ducadelcosma.us.

(Text: Duca del Cosma)

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Golf Fashion: We can be different

Author: Stefan Batsch

If one asks about the public image of golf, the prejudice of the sport of old, white men with rigid regulations and dress codes from the last century persists. Especially among the younger ones, i.e. the ones who are so urgently needed in the sport, golf is viewed as uptight, deadly serious and bourgeois. If you follow the discussions about shorts on the Tour, colored socks or even collarless shirts, you will notice how our dress codes are still stuck in the old days. On the other hand: just the fact that the discourse takes place at all also shows that something is happening. Golf is finally becoming more casual, fresher, more lifestyle as new small labels from the States, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and finally also from Europe are mixing up the scene. With new colors and designs, with charming, smart and witty ideas and lots of attention to detail they are taking the necessary step from stuffy clubhouse fashion to lifestyle, blowing winds of change onto the fairways AND the street, create looks for sports and everyday life. We would like to introduce some of them to you little by little.

True Linkswear – TL-01

A golf shoe that doesn‘t look like one? Currently there are a few. But one that comes across so retro, minimalistic and as casual as an Adidas Stan Smith, so cool and yet so light that you would love to even wear after the round – that‘s rare. Can I have some more of those, please! Available in gray, black and white.

139,- € via truelinkswear.eu

Orlebar Brown – Jarrett Marini Stripe Polo

Polos – still the garment par excellence in our favorite sport. But who’s saying they always have to look the same? Orlebar Brown, the British brand for sports and beachwear, has got some polos made of the finest terry cloth on the market that feel so unique and are as stylish as a 70’s bond hanging at the pool with a view over Côte d´Azur. You don‘t wanna change it anymore. 

145,- £ from orlebarbrown.com

Cayce Headcovers

There are people who like little bears, tigers or a funny Santa Claus as head covers. And there are people who would rather put a sock on it than be seen with something like that. There’s a good bunch of manufacturers who are bringing stylish versions onto the market. We particularly like the colorful pieces of Cayce, here the “transfusion” model, a co-op with Fade Golf. 

from 49,99 $ via caycegolf.com

Iliac – Merinostretch Cardigan

Whenever we see old pis of Arnold Palmer sporting his stylish cardigans, we’re asking ourselves: where have they gone, the light, beautiful cardigans? Hands down: Justin Thomas leaves the best impression when he’s wearing a cardigan – visually. This version made of Merino from Iliac Golf is it. Iliac is the brand of skate and snowboard pioneer and former Pro Bert La Mar, who now  prefers to change green for snow or the concrete in his free time.

164,50 $ on iliacgolf.com

Muni Kids – Drip Arnie Tote Bag

Speaking about Arnie… if you wanna go hand in hand through life with the legend forever, sharing the small things for the round, but also your shopping goods or your laptop with him, the Arnie Tote Bag is just the right one. Muni Kids, a small fine golfwear brand from Portland, delivers Arnie as a pop art piece for every day’s life. Also available as a t-shirt. „You must play boldly to win.“

25,- $ via munikids.com

Birds Of Condor – Neverfind Bucket Hat

This streetwear and golf brand from Australia is already a household name as they always deliver tongue-in-cheek designs on our favorite topic. Shirts, sweaters, caps, lots of fun accessories and these bucket hats, popular with the youngsters. Nevermind if you can never find your ball, plenty more out there mate.

39,95 $ (AUD) on birdsofcondor.com

Uther – Mayan Aztek Tour Towel

Sorry, but we’re sick of seeing the same huge company logo towels over and over again! Uther produces golf towels that bring color and taste to the course – here in a Native Americans design. It‘s almost a shame to use it to clean one’s equipment. 

35 $ from uthersupply.com

Criquet – The Driving Glove

Criquet should be known to some of you already. Their polos, sweaters and jackets stand for  clean design, comfort and high quality. Always a bit different, but without being deliberately edgy. For them gloves doesn’t always have to be white. The tasty Driving Glove is available in black, green and yellow.

35 € via criquetshirts.com

Random Golf Club – Randamu Tee

Erik Anders Lang, known from golf adventures, recently launched his own line for street and golfwear. A logical step since he has many followers and stands for a new type of golf: loose, casual but stylish, always with a tiny bit of street smartness. I’d wear it from clubhouse to night club to random golf club. 

T-shirt 35,- $ from erikanderslang.com

TinyMtn – Pete Dye Course French Lick Miniatur

At the beginning of the year one of the great course architects, Pete Dye, died at the blessed age of 94. Few of us will have been lucky enough to play one of his treats, but you can now put one of his masterpieces in miniature on a scale of 1: 20,000 – the French Lick in Indiana. Nice gift, nice appreciation, we think.

Get it for 47.67 € (and many other miniature courses) via shapeways.com/shops/tinymtn

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Make it pop!

Author: Stefan Batsch

If golf is one thing, then it’s certainly not colourless and pale. There’s days in summer when hanging out on the club terrace feels like at the general meeting of the candy trade association – tons of pink, mint, bright blue and almost every pastel shade in the world is flickering in front of your eyes. But what’s missing often, however, are bright and other colors, clear announcements, a little pop, a little courage, unconventionalism, some fresh patterns that go beyond argyle checks, a little wink, freshness and nonchalance. And sometimes it’s eye-soothening when a clean look in black, white or gray basics is broken with just some small, pointedly used sprinkles. We took a look at a few newer, smaller brands to see what‘s on their table this season …

Dormie Workshop – Space Pop Throwback

Of course, especially after the delayed start of the season, your drivers and woods are so hot that they need to be cooled. Best way done with these wonderfully cool headcovers from Dormie Workshop that come along in an 80’s style and bring back memories of times of BMX bikes, eternally long summer holidays and hanging out in the swimming pool. Dormie are known for special and unique leather covers in limited short runs. Not the cheapest on the market, but still they go away like ice cream in midsummer, as I was told from the guys from Nova Scotia. So if you want it, hurry up!

$ 120 via dormieworkshop.com

Almigos x Asher Gloves

In terms of color, this pretty glove from Almigos in cooperation with Asher Gloves is a perfect match for Dormie‘s Ice Popsicle design. Almigos, a brand out of the California desert, started as a group of friends who lanched the „Almigos Classic“, a relaxed tournament that is all about golf, margaritas and having a good time in the sun out of which this very likeable little label evolved.

$ 26 via almigosgolf.com

BB&F Co. – Battersea Ferrules

Ok, our irons all look pretty much the same. Silver, a few matt black or bronze and maybe a few sheikhs, Russians and Jack Nicholson have gold ones. That’s it. If you want to add some color and an individual touch to your set of irons, you can actually only go for it with colored grips – or with a set of BB & F ferrules. Countless color variations invite you to match your iron to your bag, your trolley, favorite cap, preferred ball color or your shoes. A set consists of ten ferrules and costs between $ 30 and $ 40, the one shown here is $ 40 on bbandfco.com

Outerlinks – Praying Hands Floppy Hat

A beautiful, simple design that does not rage as a bull at the gate and screams GOLF! Dürer‘s praying hands wearing gloves saying „Please, baby, sit at the flag!“, you can almost hear it praying. Symbol for almost every golfer. The guys from North Carolina stand for clean design for on and off the course and good quality at really affordable prices.

$ 25 via outerlinksgolf.com

PRG Originals – Pop Art Blade Cover

Even after the lousiest 3-putt, the mood rises up again when you put the putter back in PRG Originals’ ’Pop Art Blade Cover. And it‘s almost impossible to forget this cover on the green, that‘s how loud it is. PRG from Northern Ireland has been producing various accessories for well-known golf brands, clubs and events for over 15 years now. PRG Originals, its own collection brand, has been launched last year. The design is also available as a mallet version and for drivers / woods.

£ 25 on prgoriginals.com

PE Golf Co. – Camoji Fairwaywoods Headcover

And another smile-provoking cover, this time from Sweden. PE Golf, the headcover brand established in 2015, worked with women pro golfer Camilla Lennarth for this leather emoji model. In any case, both go very well with my „play“ with fairway woods.

500 SKR (about 46 €) on www.pegolf.se

BNKR – Tournament Badges Pocket Tee

Ok, the Masters with the typical exaggerated azalea blossom has initially failed, being postponed to fall. With this shirt from BNKR, a small golf lifestyle brand from the West Coast, you’ll have the Masters always in your heart. „We can‘t guarantee this pocket tee will get you past the gates at Augusta National, but we can guarantee you‘ll be the best looking person getting escorted by security off the property for trying.“

$ 25 on bnkrgolfclub.com

Sugarloaf Social Club – SSC Print Tour Visor Collection

Sugarloaf also evolved from a group of friends, the love to play and a certain rebellion against the rigid standards in golf clothing. You can see that in their current Visor collection. With a series of events spread over the east coast and a „hidden gem map“, in which they list rather unknown golf course pearls with extremely cheap green fees on their website (unfortunately only in the USA), they go beyond the mere manufacturing and marketing of products and are right in the Spirit of the Game.

$ 40 from www.sugarloafsocialclub.com

TOMO – Vol. 1

TOMO from Utah might have gained some fame even outside the United States. Simple and clean shoe styles that look extremely comfty, now in three different models, each of which is available in many colors – the Vol. 1 model shown here is available in seven different versions alone. You don‘t always have to leave your money at the big players!

Available for $ 95 at tomogolf.com

Radry – 90‘s Hat

A cap stylistically somewhere between Miami Vice, Magnum, Venice Beach and Golf in cool, but not over the top, and somehow unobtrusive with its relatively small splash of color on the forehead. Radry, another small American label with always refreshing designs and ideas with good pop appeal from laces to ball markers to hoodies.

Cap € 32 on radrygolf.com

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Rickie Fowler To Honor “The King” With Arnold Palmer Themed Puma Gear

Arnold Palmer themed special edition Cobra/Puma gear Rickie Fowler will use at the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational to pay tribute. (Photo via: Golfweek.usatoday.com)

Five time PGA Tour winner Rickie Fowler will be continuing his annual tradition of honoring the late Arnold Palmer at the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational by sporting special edition Puma x Arnold Palmer apparel and equipment. Find out where to get your hands on the latest gear below.

Arnold Palmer Invitational: Fowler to pay tribute to Arnold Palmer again in 2020 via customized Puma/Cobra apparel and equipment

Rickie Fowler will continue to pay homage to Arnold Palmer this year by wearing a select run of special edition Puma Golf apparel including hats, shoes and a staff bag. Many of the products will be available hand-signed by Fowler himself with all proceeds going directly to Palmer’s foundation. At the 2019 edition of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Fowler raised north of $40,000 via the autographed apparel. Below is a more detailed look of the gear Fowler can be seen wearing this week and where to purchase for yourself.

Hats

API CAMO P CAP

This classic Puma “P” hat has been engineered to be a true head turner, featuring the Arnold Palmer signature umbrella on the Puma “P” and an Arnold Palmer themed camouflage pattern on the backside. The hat is available in a array of colors and is available for $35 direct from Puma’s website here.

N1AP ROPE CAP

This Puma x Arnold Palmer mashup features a nylon rope across the bill of the hat, similar to the rope found on the perimeter of courses. The numbers and letters scattered on the hat might not be recognizable to anyone, but die hard Arnie fans will notice that they are the tail number of his signature Cessna Aircraft. The hat is available in three colors and can be purchased for $35 here.

BAY HILL CITY CAP

Pay tribute to the legendary Bay Hill Golf Club in Orlando, Florida host of the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational. The cap is additionally available in a “Latrobe City” format to pay homage to Palmer’s hometown. The hats can be purchased for $35 direct on Puma’s website here.

Bags

LE API TOUR STAND BAG

This Arnold Palmer special edition collaboration between Cobra Golf and Vessel stand bag embodies everything the king represents. The bag features Palmer’s signature colors in a camouflage pattern and a ultra comfortable carrying strap. The bag is available for purchase for $599 direct from Puma’s website here.

Shoes

IGNITE PROADAPT PALMER GOLF SHOES

These limited edition Puma golf shoes pay tribute to Arnold Palmer in a unique way via his extreme passion for aviation. The classic silver, white and blue colors are a humble nod to his famous Cessna aircraft he would fly across the country. The N1AP represents the tail number from his signature Cessna. These one of a kind shoes can be purchased for $249 direct from Puma’s website here.

IGNITE NXT ARNIE CAMO GOLF SHOES

Pay your tribute to the king with these Arnold Palmer inspired Puma Ignite golf shoes, featuring the unique camouflage pattern in red, white, yellow and green meant to honor the late Palmer. The shoes can be purchased on Puma’s website for $150 here.