Two green golf shorts to choose from
The collection brings together Local Rules golf shorts in green, and right now the choice is between two models with different character. Tech Shorts - Dusty Olive is the muted olive green variant in a technical fabric, designed for the round itself and for warm weather where you need freedom of movement in the swing. Cargo Shorts - Light Green '25 is the light green model with cargo pockets and a more relaxed line that works just as well off the course. Green is a colour that is easy to build on: it sits close to the course's own tones and lets you keep the rest of the outfit simple. If you want to see how the shorts fit into a whole look, you can start from our Bottoms and complement upwards with Polos.
Olive or light green: how to choose your shade
The two shorts represent opposite ends of the green spectrum, and the difference is more than aesthetic. The dusty olive in the Tech Shorts is darker and more neutral, which makes it easy to match with white, black and sand alike without standing out on the scorecard. It's a safe first choice if you want a green short that behaves like a base colour. The light green cargo is brighter and more pronounced, and draws the eye in a different way. It works best when you want the shorts to be the garment's clear feature and keep the rest muted. Bear in mind that lighter shades generally show dirt and grass stains more clearly than a dark olive, which is worth taking into account if you often play on damp or freshly mowed courses.
Cargo pockets or a clean technical short: what suits your game
The cut sets the two models apart in practice. Cargo Shorts have extra pockets on the legs, providing room for a ball, a glove or a tee without you having to dig into the bag between holes. It also gives a more relaxed, everyday silhouette that you can wear straight into lunch after the round. Tech Shorts keep a cleaner line without cargo pockets and focus on a technical fabric that follows the body through the swing. If you want a garment that is as discreet as possible on the course, the technical variant is the way; if you want practical pockets and a more casual feel, choose the cargo. If you need to carry more gear in your pockets than the garment holds, you'll find small items like tees and markers under Accessories.
How should golf shorts fit in length and cut
A recurring question when buying golf shorts is how long they should be. The debate about seven inches versus nine inches concerns the leg length of the garment, measured from the crotch downwards: a shorter short ends higher on the thigh, a longer one goes closer to the knee. Which one suits you depends more on your own build and sense of style than on any rule. What matters for play is that the shorts sit comfortably at the waist and give you full freedom of movement in the hips and thighs when you rotate through the ball, without tightening or sliding. Try making a swing motion when you test the fit. If you're unsure of your size, start from your usual waist measurements and read the garment's size guide before ordering.
Dress code on the course: are green shorts acceptable
Golf clubs often have a dress code, and shorts are completely accepted on most courses as long as they are golf-type and not swim shorts or denim shorts. A muted green colour like olive sits safely within what is expected on virtually every course. If you want to be sure of the rules before you head out, you can read our review of the Golf Dresscode, which goes through what is usually okay and where the limits lie. For more ideas on how to combine the shorts with the rest of your wardrobe, there is also Modern Golf Fashion.
How to wash golf shorts without wearing out the colour
Technical golf fabrics and a green colour do best with gentle washing. Turn the garment inside out before putting it in the machine, as this protects both the surface and the colour. Wash cool, preferably at 30 degrees, and avoid fabric softener since it can settle as a film on the fibres and reduce the fabric's ability to wick moisture. Skip the tumble dryer when you can and let the shorts air dry instead; high heat wears out both elasticity and shade faster. A lighter green model especially benefits from being washed separately the first few times. If you care for the garment this way, both fit and colour will last longer season after season.
