While golf wear was once a type of uniform, easily distinguishable from a person’s everyday clothing, the advent of sports and performance fabrics have helped blur the once-hard line between athletic wear and business casual.
Stretchy, moisture-wicking pants with UPF fabrics now look professional enough to wear to the office and a sit-down dinner, with an 18 round in the middle. This year, when I polled my colleagues to find out which pants topped their list of favorites this year, the ability to wear one pair with everything was a recurring theme. Wanting to look tailored and put together on and off the course is one thing, but when can you calm? This is a home run.
The seven pairs of statement pants below offer all that and more—casual chic in easy-to-wear, comfortable silhouettes. Browse through our favorites and if you’re feeling inspired to add to your wardrobe arsenal, click the links to shop now.
Holderness & Bourne McDaniel
My husband is a club pro, so once in a while the upside is that he sees a lot of the latest and greatest equipment coming in and out of the golf shop. He also wears golf pants to work every day, so he’s quite knowledgeable on the subject. Last year, he became a big fan of Holderness & Bourne’s Parker Pant and ordered a pair in every color. This year, H&B’s newest offering is the McDaniel pant, which features the same super flattering fit and a stylish taper with plenty of stretch and thigh room. The look is tailored and fresh, with the only difference being a more matte fabric than Parker’s, for a more natural and versatile look. As an added bonus, there’s also a non-slip lining on the waistband to help keep your polo tucked in. – Jessica Marksbury
Holderness & Bourne McDaniel Pants
Keep a sharp look on the course, in the office and anywhere else with The McDaniel. Our five pocket performance pants are wrinkle and water resistant and quick drying.
Rhone Commuter Pro Pants
No disrespect to any of the awesome options up and down (brands I wear regularly!), but I have a hole in the hole here. Rhône has been a go-to brand for my sport for some time (their training gear is top notch), but their new Commuter Pro pants have earned a special place in my heart. Something I haven’t liked about the switch to synthetic pants is the material weight. I understand the allure of light, breathable pants, but I generally prefer something with a little more bulk oomph. The material for the Commuter Pro is thicker and more substantial than the typical Commuter pant, and the three distinct styles (slim fit, athletic fit, and five-pocket) offer plenty of options for dressing up or down in non-golf settings. – James Colgan
RHONE Commuter Pro Pants
Crafted from an evolution of our best-selling fabric with a structured yet flexible feel, these pants feature an adjustable button waistband and permanent printed pleats for a sharp, refined look.
Lululemon ABC slim fit pants
All of my previous golf pants have now been replaced by Lululemon’s ABC Slim-Fit Trouser Warpstreme. For those who need a larger waist size, this fit is wonderfully slimming, but not tight anywhere in the legs. The Warpstreme fabric is stretchy and breathable, perfect for summer but never feels too cold trying to play in the winter months. You will almost always find a deal on Lulu’s website. These run true to size. – Connor Federico
ABC Slim-Fit 32L Warpstreme Pants
Pro-approved by Min Woo Lee, from workday to weekend, these pants never look out of place.
Flint and Tender 365 5-Pocket
The 365 5-Pocket Pants from Flint and Tender, my favorite pants, can be worn on the golf course. And they can be worn off the golf course. And they can be worn to work. And they can be worn away from work. I also love the color options and fit. But their flexibility sets them apart. -Nick Piastowski
Flint and Tinder 365 5-pocket trousers
An all-time best-selling pant, the 365 5-Pocket Pant is cut like a jean and stretches like a performance pant.
YOU/ARE NuStretch high pants
DU/ER first came onto my radar when a colleague mentioned how much he liked their men’s styles. So when I passed the DU/ER booth at this year’s PGA Show, I was intrigued! After taking home a sample from the ladies’ line, I now see what all the fuss is about. High fit, nice? Check. Fashionable wide leg? Check. Elastic, but elegant? Check. Suitable for both work and play? Check, check, check! – Jessica Marksbury
YOU/ARE NuStretch high pants
A high rise wide leg pant that combines a slim fit through the hips with extra thigh room that extends to a wider leg for a long style. Ideal for both work and travel.
Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Pants
For years I was reluctant to spend the money on Lululemon pants, but I finally did and haven’t looked back. At first I only wore them for work or casually, but recently I’ve started wearing them on the golf course as well. Comfortable. Layer. And they look professional enough to wear to the fanciest clubs. A must buy. – Josh Berhow
Lululemon ABC Slim Fit 30L Cotton VersaTwill Stretch Pants
These slim pants offer all-day comfort with an elevated look.
Under Armor UA Drive
Under Armor has severely underrated pants. Because I have small feet (insert meme) I have to adjust my pants so I don’t step on them and the employees at the costume shop I visited thought they were dress pants. The second time I went in there, two of them were wearing Under Armor golf pants to work. Plus, they’re a great combination of stretch and breathability. They are the only pants I will wear when working at tour events. – Jake Morrow
Under Armor UA Drive
These golf pants are all about one thing: allowing you to move properly on the course. They are constructed with a high-performance stretch fabric and a simple fit to reduce drag on every swing.
