Choosing the right trousers for golf

With so many golf trouser choices now available it’s hard to know where to begin. In fact, you might be asking the question as to whether you need golf trousers at all but can you really expect your favourite everyday trousers to stay the course when hitting the fairway?

The demands of golf are unique to how you need your trousers to perform. Although your favourite walking trousers or chinos may look the part on the course – can they meet the demands of the game?

The twisting motion alone of swinging the club requires precise tailoring around the hips and waistband to ensure optimum, sustainable, comfort and fit. Most of us will be taking a least 36 full swings in a round (I wish it were only 36 on a par 72 golf course with greens in regulation hit!). Then consider the myriad of times you’ll find yourself testing the comfort of the fit and the quality of the fabric – whether it’s the 18 times you’re bending down to place your ball on the tee; 18 times to lift up the tee; the (minimum) 36 times that you are bending over your putter to hole your ball and then lift it out again – it’s no wonder this is all too much to ask of our everyday legwear.

Now add to this the need for your trousers to maintain their shape and style. Created in high quality, fit-for-purpose stretch fabrics, your golf trousers are specifically designed to maintain their shape and appearance despite the increased demands on the knee and bottom regions that your golf game will create. Baggy knees are not the look we hanker for!

So, with all that in mind – where to start? It all begins with personal taste and the two key choices are pull-on or button and zip.

Pull-On

Flattering, supportive waistbands; secure, on-the-waist fit and comfort stretch fabrics that allow for freedom of movement without compromise – these are just a few of the reasons why pull-on legwear continues to be one of the most desirable fits for golf. So much so, that they’re becoming a firm favourite off the fairway too!

They are also the perfect choice if you tend to find that trousers that fit perfectly on your hips, end up being too loose on the waist.

Available in a range of leg lengths with a choice of either a straight leg fit or a closer, slim-fit design – there’s lots to choose from when it comes to finding your perfect pair.

Zip and Button

A zip and button fastening may be a classic design but there’s nothing staid about the choices available.

Each are neatly tailored with a structured waistband and belt loops so you can jazz up your look with your favourite belt. Styles are available in multiple leg lengths with either a straight leg or fitted leg design, plus pockets aplenty.