What makes golf shorts cool in the heat
The feeling of staying cool on the course isn't determined by the colour or the cut, but by how the fabric moves moisture. When you walk 18 holes on a hot summer day, your body sweats to cool itself down. If the fabric is dense and moisture-absorbing, like pure cotton, the sweat stays against your skin and the garment becomes heavy and sticky. Technical golf textiles solve this in two ways: the fibre transports moisture outward to the surface of the fabric where it evaporates faster, and the weave is lighter and more airy so that air can pass through.
That property is what makes the difference between shorts you forget about and ones you keep tugging at all round. In this collection, the Tech Shorts - Beige and the other colours in the same model are built precisely for that: a lightweight, technical material that dries quickly and stays cool even when the thermometer climbs. If you're looking for more options in technical textiles, you'll find them gathered under performance golf shorts.
Stretch that follows the hips through the swing
A golf swing is a powerful rotation of the hips and torso, and the shorts have to follow along without pulling or straining. If the fabric lacks stretch, you notice it immediately at the top of the backswing and through impact, where the garment tightens over the thighs and seat. That disrupts not only the movement but also your concentration.
That's why modern golf shorts often weave in elastane or similar elastic fibres, so the fabric stretches with your body and returns to shape afterwards. This gives free movement without the shorts sagging or losing their fit after a few holes. If you want to compare cuts made for movement rather than a tight fit, there are relaxed fit golf shorts and loose golf shorts to take a closer look at.
How golf shorts should fit
Golf shorts should sit comfortably at the waist without a belt as the only solution, and give room in the thighs and seat so you can walk, bend over putts and swing freely. Too tight in the thigh locks up your rotation, too loose and baggy looks sloppy and catches in your movement. In between lies what you're after: lightly following, not clingy.
The length determines much of both comfort and expression. Golf shorts that end just above the knee are the classic, safe length that works on most courses and on most bodies. We've written more thoroughly about just that in the guide what length should golf shorts be, and about the fit itself in how should men's golf shorts fit.
Tech Shorts, Cargo or Shibuya
The collection brings together three different expressions, and the choice comes down to what you want beyond the cool feeling. Tech Shorts are the purely technical model for hot rounds, and come in several shades such as Tech Shorts - Navy, Tech Shorts - Dusty Olive and Tech Shorts - Light Grey so you can match the rest of your outfit.
Cargo shorts - Beige and Cargo shorts - Washed Black add side pockets and a rougher, more relaxed expression that sits just as well after the round as during it. Shibuya Shorts - Offwhite and Shibuya Shorts - Dark Navy are the sharper, more fashion-oriented option for anyone who wants shorts that don't scream golf. All three share the same basic idea: they should work in the heat and look good both on and off the course.
Colours that stand up to sun and many rounds
Light colours like beige, offwhite and light grey reflect the sun better than dark ones and stay cooler on a hot day, which is worth keeping in mind if you play in the middle of the day in July. Darker shades like navy and washed black, on the other hand, hide grass stains and dirt better and look less worn after a season.
So there's no single right answer; it comes down to when and how you play. Many solve it by having one pair in a light tone and one in a dark tone. If you want to see the entire range of trousers and shorts at once, there are trousers & shorts, and the best-selling garments are gathered under best sellers.
From the course to the rest of the day
What sets modern golf shorts apart from pure competition shorts is that they should be wearable beyond the course. After the round, to lunch in the clubhouse or on the way home, the garment shouldn't signal sports equipment. That's a big part of what "cool" means in this context: shorts that are technically built for play but stylistically hold up anywhere.
Feel free to combine them with an airy top for the same dual function. Golf polo shirts and a cap from golf caps complete an outfit that sits just as well on the first tee as at the outdoor café. For more concrete ideas on how to put together a stylish golf outfit, there's the guide golf outfit ideas for men.
