What Local Rule puts into a golf beanie
A beanie keeps your head warm, but for golf on Swedish courses in March, October and late evenings it's about more than warmth. You need to be able to swing freely, see clearly and not sweat when the pace picks up on the third hole. That's why the hat fits tight enough to stay in place in the wind without pinching, and is knitted in a thickness that warms without building up so much that it gets in the way over your ears when you turn your head towards the ball.
The collection consists of two basic shapes. The plain beanie in a tighter, simple knit, and the pom pom beanie with a pompom on top. Both are made to work both on the range in the cold and in everyday life afterwards, not just as pure course gear.
Pom pom or plain beanie
The difference is primarily the look, not the function. The Pom Pom Beanie has a pompom on top and a more classic, playful winter silhouette. The plain beanie sits tighter and more pulled down, and is easier to wear under a hooded jacket or cap without building up height.
If you plan to pull a hood over the hat in the rain, or if you like a low-key look, the plain beanie is usually the more comfortable choice. If you want a bit more character and a traditional winter hat, choose the model with a pompom. In terms of function they warm equally well.
The colours in the collection and what they suit
The selection covers both neutral tones and somewhat darker, more saturated colours, so you can match the hat to the rest of your outfit instead of it standing out as a loose garment.
- Offwhite comes in both the pom pom beanie and the beanie, and is the most versatile tone. It works with most things and brightens up a dark winter outfit.
- Navy in the pom pom beanie is the safest choice if you want a colour that blends in with most things and is hard to wear out.
- Dark Green in the pom pom beanie sits naturally against the greens of the course and the tones of autumn.
- Burgundy in the pom pom beanie is the most expressive choice when you want a warm, deep accent.
A simple rule is to let the hat take its tone from either the jacket or the shoes, so the look comes together without you having to match everything.
When the beanie is actually needed on the course
The golf season in Sweden stretches well into the cold at both ends. Early spring and late autumn are often played in single-digit temperatures in the mornings, and some courses stay open year-round. That's when a beanie is most useful: it keeps the warmth in your ears and head up while your body is still stiff during the warm-up, and it makes it easier to stay focused when the wind picks up.
The hat is also practical outside of golf during the same period. If you want to read more about playing in cold weather, there are concrete tips in the article about winter golf in Sweden, and about when the season actually gets going in when does the golf season start.
How a beanie sits right for the swing
A beanie should sit tight enough to stay in place throughout the entire swing, but not so tight that it presses. Pull it down so that it covers the tops of your ears, and leave a little air at the top instead of stretching it flat against the crown. With the edge sitting just above the eyebrows, your sight is clear and the hat doesn't come off when you turn your head.
The plain model can be folded up an extra time at the edge if you want it shorter and tighter. The pompom model is usually worn with a single fold, so the pompom ends up pointing straight up.
The hat in the rest of your wardrobe
A beanie ties a winter layer together, and it works just as well with a sweatshirt on the range as under a jacket from outerwear on the course. If you want to build a complete look for colder rounds, midlayers are a natural next step between sweater and outer garment.
If you prefer a cap when it's warmer, or want both in your bag depending on the weather, you'll find the alternatives in caps. For more ideas on how the garments are put together, there are golf outfit ideas for men.
Washing and care of a knitted hat
A knitted beanie lasts longest if you wash it rarely and gently. Turn it inside out, wash cool and let it dry flat instead of hanging it, so it keeps its shape and the pompom its fullness. Avoid the tumble dryer, which shrinks and felts the knit.
If you air out the hat between rounds instead of washing it after every time, that usually goes a long way. The same gentle logic applies to the other garments you wear next to your skin on the course.
