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Best Go-To Golf Shorts
Lululemon Commission Classic-Fit Shorts
Best Go-To Golf Shorts
Lululemon Commission Classic-Fit Shorts
As easy to wear, and easy to style as they come. Lulu’s best-selling shorts have all the right stuff.
Best Printed Golf Shorts
Adidas Adicross Desert Golf Shorts
Best Printed Golf Shorts
Adidas Adicross Desert Golf Shorts
If you’re gonna go printed, make sure it’s not corny. Not only do we dig the cactus print, we love the baggy silhouette and long inseam for a mix-up on the short shorts you’ll see most of the season.
Most Stylish Golf Shorts
Sid Mashburn Garment-Dyed Lightweight Shorts
Most Stylish Golf Shorts
Sid Mashburn Garment-Dyed Lightweight Shorts
Sid Mashburn chose a 7″ inseam here to find a happy medium between long and short, formal and casual.
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Best Pleated Golf Shorts
Todd Snyder Pleated Hudson Shorts
Best Pleated Golf Shorts
Todd Snyder Pleated Hudson Shorts
The problem with most pleated shorts is length. Todd Snyder split the difference here with a pair of mid-length cotton-linen shorts with a coin pocket that’s perfect for a ball marker.
Best Classic Golf Shorts
Mizzen+Main Helmsman Shorts
Best Classic Golf Shorts
Mizzen+Main Helmsman Shorts
Golf shorts you can wear over and over again—the perfect pair to keep in your bag for those days where it’s hotter than expected.
Best Lightweight Golf Shorts
Bonobos Easy Lightweight Shorts
Best Lightweight Golf Shorts
Bonobos Easy Lightweight Shorts
You’re wearing shorts for a reason—it’s hot. This lightweight option from bottoms-experts, Bonobos, will help make for a breezy round.
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Best Stretch Golf Shorts
TravisMathew Beck Shorts
Best Stretch Golf Shorts
TravisMathew Beck Shorts
From the Golf pros at TravisMathew, a stretchy short that delivers on comfort all the way.
Best Golf Shorts Collaboration
Dockers x Malbon Playa Shorts
Best Golf Shorts Collaboration
Dockers x Malbon Playa Shorts
Dockers makes damn good pants and shorts. Malbon makes damn-cool golf apparel. In fact, it’s one of the brands that launched a whole new wave in golf style. These shorts deliver on that mix of classic quality and a modern vibe.
Best Everyday Golf Shorts
Uniqlo Chino Shorts
Best Everyday Golf Shorts
Uniqlo Chino Shorts
A pair of shorts you’ll want in your arsenal whether you play golf or not—but they work perfectly for the game.
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Best Luxury Golf Shorts
J.Lindeberg Eloy Shorts
Best Luxury Golf Shorts
J.Lindeberg Eloy Shorts
Golf shorts that look sleek and will last you quite a while, because the fashion heads at J.L. don’t mess around when it comes to quality and outdoor performance.
Best Affordable Golf Shorts
J.Crew Stretch Chino Shorts
Best Affordable Golf Shorts
J.Crew Stretch Chino Shorts
Tried and true 7-inch shorts from the brand occupying most of your closet. A solid on-and-off-the-course pair.
Best Golf Shorts to Wear Without a Belt
Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Twill Polo Prepster Shorts
Best Golf Shorts to Wear Without a Belt
Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Twill Polo Prepster Shorts
The perfect pair of shorts for days where you’re not tucking in your top, because these have everything you love about comfortable active shorts without the belt loops.
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Best Golf Shorts for Two-Sport Athletes
Driveway Paradise Major Shorts
Best Golf Shorts for Two-Sport Athletes
Driveway Paradise Major Shorts
For golfers that don’t limit themselves to fairways and greens, these 100 percent recycled nylon shorts truly look good at the beach, the bar, and if you’re at one of the cooler courses, fairways and greens, too.
Contributing Editor
Ben Boskovich is a contributing editor to Esquire, and writes about style and golf. He previously served as Esquire’s Deputy Editor, and the site’s Managing Editor. Prior to joining Hearst Digital Media, he was the Social Media Editor at Entertainment Weekly.