Two beige golf shorts that get you through the whole round
Local Rules' beige collection consists of two garments with distinctly different characters, and choosing between them comes down more to how you want to look and what you carry with you than to which one is "best". Cargo shorts - Beige have roomier side pockets and a more relaxed silhouette, while Tech Shorts - Beige are cleaner in cut and lean towards the classically sporty end. Both sit in a neutral, sand-near tone that suits most clubs' dress codes and is easy to combine with white, navy and green polos alike. Beige is the colour that makes the least fuss in your wardrobe, which is the whole point: it settles beneath the rest of the outfit rather than competing with it.
Cargo or Tech, here's how to choose
The difference between the two models is mainly the pockets and the silhouette. Cargo shorts - Beige give you extra storage on the thighs, which is practical if you like to keep a ball marker, spare tee or your phone easily accessible without digging in the front pocket. The cut is also somewhat more casual, so the garment reads more as a fashion short that works on the course than as a pure competition garment. Tech Shorts - Beige are the ones to choose if you want a tighter, more conventional golf look that slips unnoticed into a traditional dress code. If you like neither cargo pockets nor beige, the entire range is gathered under trousers & shorts, and if you're specifically looking for men's models in other colours you'll find them in golf shorts men.
How golf shorts should fit for men
A golf short should sit firmly at the waist without pinching, and the most common rule of thumb is that the leg ends just above the knee. Too short doesn't look like it belongs on a golf course, and too long restricts movement in the swing. Depending on leg length, this usually corresponds to an inseam of around 7 to 9 inches, where the shorter variant is perceived as more modern and the longer one as more traditional. It's a good idea to make a full swing when you try them on: you should be able to rotate your hips freely and sit down into the shot without the fabric straining across your thighs or seat. If you want to go deeper, we've written more thoroughly about this in the guide how should men's golf shorts fit and about the length question in what length should golf shorts be.
Beige is the most combinable colour on the course
The reason beige golf shorts are so popular is that they're almost impossible to style wrong. A sand tone works against a white polo just as well as against a dark blue or moss green one, and it doesn't draw the eye the way a bold colour does. This means you can build all of summer's outfits around one pair of shorts and vary only the top. Beige also tends to feel cooler in sunlight than black, since light tones reflect more heat. If you want to match with a top you'll find the range under polo shirts, and for days when you'd rather wear dark, there are black golf shorts as a straightforward alternative.
The right socks for beige shorts
With golf shorts most people wear short ankle socks that barely show above the shoe, which gives a clean and airy impression during the summer round. High socks with shorts are generally avoided on the course because they break the silhouette. With a neutral beige short you have a free hand colour-wise: white socks are the safest and most classic, but since the shorts are understated, the outfit can also handle a discreet tone that picks up the colour in your polo or cap. We go through the details in what socks should you wear with golf shorts.
From the course to lunch afterwards
One of the strengths of beige in particular is that the shorts don't scream golf, which makes them easy to wear after the round without changing. Both the cargo and tech models work with a simple t-shirt or a casual shirt when you leave the club, and the neutral colour means they blend into any everyday wardrobe. If you want more ideas on how to build an outfit that holds up from the first tee to the outdoor terrace, there's inspiration in golf outfit ideas for men – stylish looks on and off the course.
Why beige suits most dress codes
Most golf clubs have a dress code requiring a collared top and shorts or trousers in a fabric quality, while jeans, athletic shorts and sleeveless tanks are often prohibited. Neutral colours such as beige, navy and grey are rarely something that gets caught in a dress code check, since they're perceived as neat and understated. If you want to read up on what actually applies before you step out, we've gathered it in golf dress code – style on and off the course. If you're unsure which club rules apply, check with your home club, as requirements vary between courses.
