What sets performance golf shorts apart from regular shorts
Performance golf shorts are built for the swing itself, not just to look neat. The difference compared to a pair of regular chino shorts comes down to three things: the fabric stretches with your body, it wicks away moisture, and it dries quickly. When you twist your upper body in the backswing and then rotate through the ball, the fabric should follow your hips and thighs without pulling tight or restricting the movement. A stiff cotton fabric does the opposite and holds you back at the top of the swing.
That's why most modern golf shorts are woven from synthetic fibres such as polyester or nylon, often with a proportion of elastane (spandex) that provides the stretch. That combination is also the reason they dry faster than cotton after a damp morning round or a hot afternoon where you sweat through 18 holes. In this collection, this applies to both Tech Shorts - Navy and Cargo shorts - Beige, which are made to move with you throughout the entire round.
Tech Shorts or Cargo shorts
The collection has two base models, and the choice between them mostly comes down to how much you want to carry with you and which silhouette you're after. Tech Shorts have a cleaner, more classic golf silhouette and come in several colours, from Tech Shorts - Beige and Tech Shorts - Light Grey to the darker Tech Shorts - Dusty Olive. It's the model you choose if you want a pair that works just as well for lunch after the round as on the first tee.
Cargo shorts add larger side pockets and a slightly more relaxed feel. That gives room for an extra ball, a tee or a rangefinder without you having to dig around in your bag between shots. Available in Cargo shorts - Washed Black and beige. If you want to keep the number of details on the legs to a minimum, the Tech model is cleaner; if you want practical storage close at hand, the cargo version is the answer.
How men's golf shorts should fit
The fit of golf shorts sits between too tight and too loose. If they're too snug across the thighs, they pull in the swing and limit rotation. If they're too wide, the fabric flaps and looks sloppy against a dress code that is otherwise neat. Aim for a fit that sits close without straining over the thighs and seat, and that has enough freedom of movement at the waist for you to bend down to the ball on the green without it pulling.
The waist should sit securely without a belt if needed, so you avoid having to pull them up between shots. If you want to dive deeper into how a pair should fit, we have a walkthrough in the guide how should men's golf shorts fit.
Which length you should choose for golf shorts
The length is measured by inseam, and on golf shorts it usually lands so that the leg ends just above the knee. That's the length that looks most balanced on the course and that stays within what most clubs accept. Too short and they move away from golf's neat expression, too long and they start to resemble regular cargo trousers cut off at the knee.
Exactly where the line goes is partly a matter of taste and depends on your height, but the rule of thumb that the hem should end just above the kneecap works for most people. We've gathered the reasoning in what length should golf shorts be, if you want to see how different lengths play out.
Are golf shorts allowed under the dress code
At most Swedish clubs, golf shorts are allowed, but the rules around which ones are approved vary from course to course. What normally decides is that they must be proper golf shorts of a neat style, not swim shorts, denim shorts or short workout shorts. Some clubs have historically required knee-high socks with shorts, but that has been relaxed in most places.
If you're unsure about what applies, it's wise to check the club's dress code before the round, especially at older and more traditional venues. We go through the broader rules in golf dress code and cover the background in why can't you wear shorts on the golf course. The shorts in this collection are designed with the neat golf silhouette in mind.
Which socks you wear with golf shorts
With golf shorts, short ankle socks work best for most people, and they are the standard on the course today. Long socks up towards the knee belong more at clubs with a more traditional dress code, and there they can even be a requirement in some cases. The point is that the sock choice should match both the club's level and the shorts' expression.
Dark, discreet socks draw the least attention and suit most colours of shorts. If you want to read more about how to combine them, there's which socks to wear with golf shorts.
Build a whole golf outfit around the shorts
The shorts are the base, but the overall look on the course is decided by what you pair with them. A polo shirt is the classic choice up top and what the dress code almost always starts from. In the range you'll find golf polo shirts and for those days when the performance of the fabric should match the shorts, performance golf polos.
If it gets cool in the morning or windy towards the evening, you can add a layer from outerwear, and a cap from golf caps keeps the sun away during the long holes. For more ideas on how the pieces fit together, there's golf outfit ideas for men.
Colour choices for the collection's shorts
Neutral colours are the easiest to build on and are the reason beige, navy and grey keep coming back in the golf wardrobe. They match practically any polo shirt and keep the expression calm. If you want a pair that barely stands out in the outfit, black golf shorts are the most versatile choice, while golf shorts beige give a lighter, summer-friendly base.
For those who want a bit more colour on the legs, there are green golf shorts and the greyer tones in grey golf shorts. The idea is the same regardless of colour: a colour you can wear often and combine broadly counts for more than one you only dare to put on once a month.
When trousers beat shorts during the round
Shorts work best during the summer half of the year and on warm days, but the Swedish golf season stretches far into a cooler spring and autumn. When the temperature drops or the wind picks up, a pair of lightweight trousers is often a better choice for keeping warm throughout the round without compromising mobility in the swing.
That's why it pays to have both in your wardrobe. Take a look at lightweight golf trousers for the cooler days, so you cover the whole season from the spring opener to late autumn with the same neat expression.
