With spring starting to yield to summer, golfers across the nation are flocking to their local courses. For women who want to play their best – and look good while doing it – here are some recommendations for products made to enhance performance, stay dry and comfortable, and in many cases, transition to off-course activities as well.
RLX Piqué Polo ($89.50): The name “Polo” is synonymous with luxury and performance, and the RLX Piqué Polo shirt is no exception. This short-sleeve design bridges sophisticated style and technologically advanced fabric to keep RLX wearers cool, dry and comfortable with its moisture-wicking properties.
Ahead Sue Sweatshirt ($72): If there’s a perfect piece to take to the course on a chilly morning or throw on for lunch in the air-conditioned restaurant, it’s the Sue Sweatshirt. A popular staple in Ahead’s line, this long-sleeve lightweight pullover features a ribbed neck, cuffs and hem, as well as a drop tail with side vents for extra coverage. There are 17 options available for spring, including solids, heathered shades and prints.
SanSoleil Mock Neck Sun Protection Shirt ($99): SanSoleil was a pioneer of the long-sleeve sun-protection shirt, and the company continues to drive this style forward with a new mélange fabric that combines hi-tech cooling polyester and spandex fibers for lightweight comfort and functionality. The nine-inch exposed zipper with a slightly chunky design not only adds a trendy touch but also offers practical ventilation adjustments for golfers.
Swing Control Airspun Short ($125): Those looking for a short that slims the figure while helping stay cool in the sun will want to check out this performance piece from Swing Control. The Airspun fabric provides moisture wicking and UPF 50 protection, and its blend of nylon (85 percent) and spandex (15 percent) makes it lightweight and breathable. Also notice a slip-on elasticized waistband for optimal comfort, built-in tummy control, and a seven-inch inseam for a more modern look.
Golftini Limitless Skort ($116): Known for its ultra-stylish skorts, Golftini presents the Limitless style with a vibrant plaid pattern in hot pink, light pink, ocean blue, navy, and white. This model, which includes a front hidden tee pocket and back scorecard pocket for convenience, is made from the company’s lightweight tech fabric, offering comfort and ease of movement in two lengths and combining functionality with fashion for a versatile option on the course.
LOHLA Sport’s Gilet Zip-Up Vest ($250): The Gilet Zip-Up Vest from LOHLA Sport may have golfers channeling their “inner Barbie” with its soft cotton-candy color that is sure to stand out on the course. This vest features a “wet look” because of its Lapis material that’s popular in ski and haute couture and is surprisingly quiet, the company says. For an added perk, this full-zip model is lined inside with bright silver.
FJ TempoSeries Full-Zip Jacket ($145): Spring weather can be unpredictable, so packing a jacket is always a good idea. You might want to try this four-way stretch TempoSeries piece that’s lightweight, wind resistant and soft to the touch for those days when it’s warm in the sun and cool in the shade, or when conditions change during a round. Available in navy/white mint for spring, the TempoSeries collection from FootJoy will expand to include more color options for fall.
Southern Tide Zip-Front Performance Dress ($148): Southern Tide’s Zip-Front Performance Dress is a sleeveless silhouette with princess seams on a stretch-fabric front and back and center front exposed zipper with branded rubber pull extension. Available in dress blue and classic white, the dress offers stretch, wicking, UV protection and cooling for a comfortable round on the course or other summer activities.
Vimhue Sun Goddess Bucket Hat ($32-$41): Vimhue popularized what’s now called the “ponytail hat,” giving women a place to keep their hair back during a golf round. More than that, all the company’s hats are “engineered specifically for women” and the unique contours of the female skull. They also feature an innovative UV protective cooling fabric to keep golfers comfortable, dry and safe from the sun’s harmful rays, as well as a feather light fabric so you can “put it on and forget you’re wearing it.”
Revo Zinger II Sunglasses ($219): Protecting eyes from the sun’s harmful rays is a must, and Revo’s Zinger II helps golfers do it in style. It takes the flattering design of the best-selling Zinger to the next level with new colors and eco-friendly materials. The addition of spring hinges ensures a “perfect fit” that adapts to the golfer’s movements, and its polarized Drive lens features a red/brown base with silver flash mirror coating that separates colors down to a minute level.