A golf shirt, also known as a polo shirt, is a form of shirt with a collar and typically two or three buttons in the front. The polo shirt became the standard golf uniform during the latter half of the 20th century. Today, almost all golf courses require players to wear polo shirts as a part of their dress code. Golf attire is designed to be non-restrictive to a player’s range of motion and to keep the player cool or warm while also being fashionable at the same time.
Why They Help Performance
Golf shirts allow to you remain comfortable when playing golf for several hours, but also usually have material that help keep you cool in hot weather and warm during colder conditions.
What are They Made of?
Golf shirts are commonly made from either cotton or polyester, or a blend between the two. There are pros and cons of both cotton and polyester. Cotton is great because it is breathable and wicks away sweat. This makes it a great golf shirt, because people typically play golf in warm weather during the summer months. Cotton also feels very soft on your skin and is comfortable to wear. Polyester is long lasting, however, and dries very quickly. It also is much more resistant to wrinkles than cotton. On the other hand, polyester doesn’t let your skin breathe like cotton, and you may find yourself getting sweaty while playing if it is hot outside.
Washing and Care Instructions
Playing a round of golf can be physically demanding, and you may have dirt or sweat stains all over your new golf shirt. Thus, it is important to learn how to properly wash your golf shirt to keep it clean and fresh. Before you do anything, check the tag inside the shirt, because it may contain specific cleaning instructions. If there are no instructions, you can follow a basic cleaning process. For cotton and cotton blend golf shirts, you should use cool water, with both a wash and a rinse cycle. Turn your shirt inside out before you wash it to prevent the color from fading. Button all the buttons before washing to help keep the collar and neckline in shape. Washing is the easy part – it’s drying that is more likely to ruin your shirt. Never dry your polo shirt completely in the dryer. Take it out while it’s still damp and only use the tumble dry setting. Ideally, you should air dry or blow-dry your shirt after you take it out. Rather than hanging the shirt to dry, lay it out flat on a surface. This will prevent it from stretching and lengthening. After your shirt has dried, fold it nicely and keep it in a drawer. This will help maintain its shape.
Who Makes Them?
There are hundreds of different of manufacturers of golf shirts, and at the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference and cost. Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Callaway, and Puma are some of the more popular brands, mainly because they make performance-based polo shirts that are tailored for golfers.
Price Range
A golf shirt can cost as little as $20 and as much as $200, depending almost entirely on the brand. Ultimately, it comes down to what you like and how much you are willing to spend. You can find an adequate golf shirt that you can wear over and over again at a local sports store for cheap or you can go to a Nike outlet and get a performance shirt and spend $200. Golf can be expensive and if you are looking for areas where you can save money, clothing is a good place to start. If you have the money, however, you can purchase some very nice golf shirts, both in terms of fashion and performance.
