What sets casual golf shorts apart from regular golf shorts
Casual golf shorts are designed not to scream golf. They sit a little looser, have a calmer look, and often lack the shiny, technical surfaces that make classic golf shorts look out of place the moment you leave the course. At the same time, they retain what makes them work during a round: freedom of movement in the swing, a fabric that can handle heat and sweat, and a fit that doesn't get in the way when you bend over the ball.
In this collection, the difference is most apparent between the two main directions. Tech Shorts - Beige and the other Tech Shorts are the more streamlined, stylish variant with a smooth front and a discreet finish, while Cargo shorts - Beige and the other cargo models add leg pockets and a more everyday, street-inspired look. Both work on the course, but they say different things about how you want to look out there.
How they fit right in length and shape
The most common question about golf shorts concerns length, and the answer is simpler than it sounds: the hem should land just above the knee or level with the top of the kneecap. Shorter than that and it starts to approach everyday shorts that many clubs frown upon, and longer makes it drag and feel heavy in the swing. A guideline that is often mentioned is an inseam of around 18 to 23 centimeters depending on your own height.
The fit should be relaxed without being baggy. You want to be able to crouch down and rotate at the hip without the fabric tightening across the thighs or seat. If you're unsure between two sizes, it's usually safer to go with the one that fits comfortably around the waist, since a waistband that's too tight becomes uncomfortable over the hours a round takes. If you want to read more about fit and measurements in detail, we go through it in the guide how should men's golf shorts fit.
Are casual golf shorts allowed under the clubs' dress code?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. Golf's dress code has softened considerably in recent years, and at most courses shorts are fully accepted as long as they have a clean, neat cut and land around the knee. What you should stay away from is swim shorts, worn jean shorts, and workout shorts in soft material, since that is the type of garment most dress rules are actually aimed at.
The cargo models' leg pockets fall into a gray area at some more traditional venues, so if you're heading to a club you're not familiar with, a pair of clean Tech Shorts is the safe choice. The rules do vary between clubs, however, so you can never go wrong checking the course's own dress rules in advance. We've gathered the full picture in our golf dress code guide, and for the question of why some courses still say no to shorts entirely, there's why can't you wear shorts on the golf course.
The colors that hold up both on the course and in town
What makes a pair of shorts truly casual-worthy is that they can be combined widely. Beige, off-white, gray, and navy are the most flexible shades because they work just as well with a polo on the course as with a t-shirt at an outdoor café afterward. The collection covers exactly that range: from light tones like Shibuya Shorts - Offwhite and Cargo Shorts - Light Beige '25 to darker and more muted choices like Tech Shorts - Navy and Cargo shorts - Washed Black.
A muted earth tone like Tech Shorts - Dusty Olive is a good middle ground if you want something that stands out a little more without becoming a bold-colored garment that only suits a few tops. Keep in mind that light shorts show grass stains and dirt more, while the darker ones are more forgiving over a whole season.
Cargo or Tech depending on how you want to use them
The choice between the collection's two lines is less about golf and more about style and how you wear them otherwise. Tech Shorts are the cleaner, more timeless option. A smooth front, discreet pockets, and a cut that looks just as natural with a collarless top in town as with a polo on the first tee. They are the safest choice if you want a single pair that works everywhere.
The cargo models are for those who like the more relaxed, street-inspired look and who value extra storage. The leg pockets are practical for a phone, ball, or gloves, and the rougher impression suits anyone who prefers to dress casually even off the course. If you want to compare the entire range of shorts against longer models, you'll find the trousers in trousers & shorts, and if you're specifically looking for beige, there's also the collection golf shorts beige.
The right socks and top for a relaxed golf look
The shorts don't determine the look on their own. With casual golf shorts, low ankle socks or short no-show socks work best, since high socks with shorts quickly pull the look toward a more sporty and less casual direction. We go through the details in which socks should you wear with golf shorts.
Up top, you build on the relaxed look with a clean polo or a well-fitting top. The polo shirts collection stays in the same style direction as the shorts, and on cooler rounds a lighter top from tops works as a layer. A cap from caps ties it all together without you having to think much about the combination.
