A widely held opinion across the globe is that golf is a stuffy, elitist sport mainly played by old men.
The following picture would probably be the first image that jumps to a lot of people’s minds when asked to describe a typical golfer.
But this would be a warped view.
Major golf clothing manufacturers down the years have looked to break the golf style mould, moving away from traditional trousers, polo tops with collars and jumpers in neutral colours.
While many golf clubs still insist on a strict dress code, manufacturers are continually looking for new styles to offer an alternative option to traditional golf clothing.
Nike’s modern golf clothing
Nike have long been one of the innovators in sports fashion and their golf clothing has been no different.
Remember Tiger Woods sporting a collarless Nike top, most notably on his way to victory at the 2005 Masters?
Many traditionalists got a little hot under their soft-rolled collars, while others headed straight to their nearest golf shop to see if they could get their hands on this latest trend.
A lot of golf clubs insist that players wear shirts with a collar but Nike have continually been trying to move away from the tradition.
Their most famous current golfing athlete, Rory Mcllory, has sported the company’s range of athletic, collarless T-shirts and hi-top shoes.
While Nike’s tights, which might take the most convincing for the club golfer, are said to be good for helping with recovery.
The American firm’s Nike Golf Club Winter Rules Collection follows in the same eyebrow-raising, groundbreaking vein as their previous ranges.
It’s another attempt at bridging the gap between what is worn on and off the course, helping players feel more comfortable and at ease on the course.
