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JA S ON DAY
Nike athlete on urban street style
WOM E N’S FA SH ION
TG Women’s Buyer Laura gives us her view on the women’s game
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Tipped collars, skorts and quilted jackets
LIGH T I NG U P T U R N BER RY It’s hard to find a more iconic golf course in the British Isles. Trump Turnberry, located on the rugged west coast of Scotland, encompasses the legendary Turnberry hotel and its famous links courses, and was the stunning host venue for the TRENDYGOLF photo shoot for autumn/winter 2017. Extensively refurbished in recent years, it has been welcomed by the overwhelming majority of golfers as a huge improvement on what was already a superb golf course.
The Ailsa – the scene of the famous Duel in the Sun between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson for the 1977 Open Championship – had already cemented its place in golf’s rich history. But although Watson’s memorable victory has etched a place in the record books, there are sure to be future chapters of equal note. Set alongside the glorious Ayrshire coastline, with Arran and Ailsa Craig as a stunning backdrop, it is one of the finest golfing destinations in the world.
Still on the Open Championship rotation, the remodelled venue will surely host another quest for the Claret Jug in the future with more stories yet to unfold.
Ralph Lauren, Puma, G/FORE, Nike, Kjus
With incredible views along the coastline, bridging the gap between history and the future, it’s hard not to be impressed by the surroundings.
role as brand editor of Golf Digest to model
It was also the perfect place to test out the technology and performance of premium apparel from the top brands in golf fashion, including J.Lindeberg, BOSS Green,
and many more.. Ashley Mayo took a break from her usual the latest in women’s wear, while Jakob Good and Tom Gandy modelled the men’s looks. The location was an ideal test of quality for the latest in golf fashion – and a backdrop that will live long in our memories.
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Swing by for an exceptional golfing experience.
On the Ayrshire coast, just one hour from Glasgow,
Follow in the footsteps of legends on the Championship
lies one of golf’s most memorable destinations
Ailsa course, with a stop at the world’s finest halfway
– the legendary Trump Turnberry Resort.
house, located within the Turnberry Lighthouse.
Experience the majesty of Turnberry’s newest
All against the dramatic coastal backdrop of Ailsa
golfing experience, King Robert the Bruce.
Craig and the Isle of Arran.
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3 EDITOR’S NOTE Golf Fashion: is there such a thing? It has often been described to me as an oxymoron – a contradiction in terms. According to some, golf and fashion simply do not go together. If we’re being brutally honest, the statement is probably true. If you look at your typical golfer, it’s unlikely that he or she will be in tune with the latest catwalk trends. But golf is an expression sport, one which allows us to show our personalities through the game. Going back through the decades, you will see just this: hearts worn on sleeves from players hungry to come out on top and the world’s top players looking good in doing so. In the modern game, it’s perhaps become even more important to be different with the gap so close between the players in the elite bracket of the game. The golfer with that extra ounce of confidence will often prevail on the day. Wearing the right clothes makes you feel better about yourself and can give you that extra vital injection of confidence. Whether that has a positive impact on the quality of your golf is open to question but it certainly can’t do any harm. Golf fashion does exist – we are just individuals that stand out a little more. We’re lucky to be part of TRENDYGOLF and scour the world to bring you the very best the game has to offer. Needless to say we’re excited to showcase autumn/winter 2017, which provides even more versatility than ever. For our shoot at the exceptional Trump Turnberry, we were fortunate enough to capture some of the most exciting looks of the autumn season. The changing weather ended up being the ideal place to showcase these trends which work increasingly effectively in a wide variety of climates and settings. In this issue, you’ll find our exclusive interview with Jason Day and his take on urban golf style and a closer look at the women’s golf fashion scene. We’ve also taken a look at some emerging trends and some of our leading brands that deserve an extra bit of attention with their latest collections. We hope you enjoy it. Ian McLeod, TRENDYGOLF
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CH A NGI NG T H E WOR LD W I T H J L J.Lindeberg is a brand which has always been at the forefront of pioneering styles and technology. The mantra for autumn/winter 2017 collection is typically ambitious as it states: We want to dress people who want to change the world. The bridge logo is representative of the ethos in offering outstanding products that bridge fashion and function for a modern active lifestyle. For autumn/winter 2017, innovative performance fabrics are engineered to the mechanics of the golf swing, yet with easy, clean lines and to the demands of the modern, athletic lifestyle. PG: 4
Aside from their impressive choice of technical polos, the jackets and mid-layers are stand-outs and are built to deal with all weather conditions, without impacting on movement and flexibility. The result is a collection that captures timeless sophistication while advancing golf into new territories. J.Lindeberg ceo Stefan Engström said: “We constantly try to push the boundaries of golf fashion with the most advanced technological developments and the latest fashion designs and trends. “With assistance of our Tour players, like Tyrrell Hatton, we create collections that give our customers the ultimate golf experience, whether you are a pro
golfer or a discerning amateur.” Smart design and quality production is a constant theme running throughout the J.Lindeberg range but it ticks the boxes for the traditionalists and those looking for a modern slant on golf fashion. Since its first collection in 1997, J.Lindeberg has successfully combined fashion and sportswear. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the progressive collections are sold in more than 35 countries worldwide. But that appeal continues to grow as J.Lindeberg pushes the boundaries. C H A NGI NG T H E WOR L D: J. L I N DE BE RG
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ST R I K I NG T H E BA LA NCE I N BOSS GR EEN BOSS Green is accentuating the virtues of adventure and relaxation as it finds the balance. Taking inspiration from those seeking both physical and inner balance, the German brand is by nature a sporty label having originally been formed as a Hugo Boss golfing collection before eventually becoming more generalised.
The Hugo Boss ethos for the latest collection is all about embracing a lifestyle consisting of the adrenaline rush of adventure as well as the unwinding relaxation that is typically provided by city dwelling and the great outdoors. The idea is that many of the pieces transfer easily between active or chill-out mode.
Now incorporating a more of a fashion-conscious element to its designs, the Boss brand is renowned for creating timeless, elegant designs – a skill they have refined in nearly a century of experience in the industry.
The versatility is also applicable to the fit of the designs with the modern athlete or the more classic look both catered for, while there is a broad selection of impressive items to suit all weather.
It remains at the forefront of golf fashion with a sporty, modern look which encapsulates luxury and performance, while ambassadors Henrik Stenson and Martin Kaymer exude the ice-cool European style which personifies the brand.
Although golf remains at the forefront, it’s not just in this field where Hugo Boss excels. Their increasing range of sportswear allows the wearer to indulge in an active lifestyle with the use of technical materials and innovative
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design in the ongoing trend of athleisure. The direction tailors to a modern man’s wardrobe consisting of active-functional on the one hand and premium-leisure lifestyle component on the other, creating cool technical apparel for an active and recreational lifestyle. Creating comfort is not only focused on fabrics but also in high-tech details, with features like stretch, anti-wrinkle, breathable and water-repellent fabrications. Even in the slim-fit designs, there is sporty comfort due to the use of stretch components, while bold patterns showcase an eclectic mood. Among the many highlights in the BOSS Green collection, there is something to suit all settings. PG: 5
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DON’T FORGET TO T I P Dress them up or dress them down, but the tipped polo needs to be in your wardrobe.
There is a fit to suit all body types, whether you are ripped and lean, or more curvaceous in certain areas.
In this instance, rather than showing appreciation for good service, tipping is using the edges of a garment with the fabric in a contrasting colour.
Perhaps one of the most important rules for wearing a polo, is that it’s not too tight.
The colours used can either present a bolder contrast or offer something more subtle and are often seen along seams or on the outlines of pockets or hems. But that contrast on collars and sleeves is a popular theme among many leading brands this season, perhaps drawing inspiration from those classic, retrolooking Fred Perry polos. PG: 6
A little breathing room around the midsection is always welcome for those who are not in the modelling industry, and another area for attention is around the bicep.
tailored look – just as with any other well-fitting shirt. And don’t forget your accessories. Pairing a tipped colour with a belt, shoe or other accessory in the same hue will complement the detail. The good news is that there is genuine versatility among the broad range of polos on offer.
While some will be keen to show off the guns, around halfway up the bicep is considered to be the norm.
A knit polo can deliver a retro 60s look for some classic style or finer fabrics work well with a suit or smart trousers, while a sportier version works well with jeans for a more casual look.
Unless you’re tucking the shirt in, the ideal length is one which just grazes the belt to complement a
Experiment with colour and fabric combinations, but most important of all: don’t forget to tip. T R E N D: T I PPE D C OL L A R S
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T I PPED COLLA R S SI X OF T H E BEST
Whether it’s extra detail around the collars, sleeves or pockets, add some contrast with your choice of polo shirt. Here are some of our favorites from the autumn/winter 2017 collections.
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Producing handmade shoes to meet the soaring standards of Royal Albartross, requires a combination of exceptional dedication, enormous skill and remarkable expertise. The brand, which was founded in 2013 and set out on its mission to create the world’s finest golf shoe, uses elite methods of traditional craftsmanship and blends those techniques with cutting-edge technology.
1. LACOSTE Tipped Technical Polo Navy (£65)
2. NIKE Dry Tipped Polo Slim Armory Navy (£45)
Part of the Lacoste Sport collection, it’s a classic polo with a three button placket and the Lacoste Crocodile logo embroidered on the chest.
Nike’s sporty take on the modern classic. Made of moisture-wicking Nike Dri-Fit fabric to keep you dry and comfortable, it’s an athletic-looking shirt that works just as well in a casual setting. Also in black, white, blue jay and dark grey.
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Designed in Britain and handmade in Italy, after a lengthy eight-week process involving 250 tasks of precise, painstaking excellence, the end result is a Royal Albartross golf shoe. Using superior materials and component combinations, only the highest quality leathers from the most reputable tanneries are selected. In tandem with hightech insoles, breathable linings and varying cleat placements, there is balance, comfort and a feeling of luxury in every step. Once the pattern is created and sewn together by machine, a firm heel counter and toe-puff are inserted for greater structural integrity and support of the upper. Precision-measured eyelets are then added before the uppers are carefully stretched before the sole adhesion.
3. G/FORE Tipped Polo Clover (£69) Constructed in breathable, fine, tech pique, the Tipped Polo is oozing with classic simplicity. Also available in snow, onyx or blossom.
4. RLX RALPH LAUREN Yarn Dye Tech Pique Maidstone Blue Heather (£85) The yarn dye tech performance-fit pique from RLX Ralph Lauren features double stripe tipping on the collar with added stripes on the torso. Also in light grey heather.
The leather soles are trimmed to seamlessly blend the upper to the sole of the shoe, before the signature-stitched, welt detail completes the design. A stacked leather and moulded heel block is then applied to the sole of the shoe, before being trimmed and buffed. The cleat receptacles are securely attached, ready for the golf spikes. Each pair of shoes is then hand-finished and meticulously inspected before they are dispatched.
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Alex Bartholomew, the founder of Royal Albartross, said: “We aim to offer golfers something new and different and we insist on impeccable quality in all of our handmade products. We bring a fresh approach to the golf shoe industry and we are putting a stop to the belief that you can’t bring style to your game. “Our designs are more fashion and trend orientated than any other golf products on the market today.”
5. BOSS Green Paddy Pro Open Grey (£89)
6. PUMA Essential Pounce Pique Polo Fiery Coral (£39)
The updated Paddy Pro, from the BOSS Green Pro Collection, offers luxury and versatility with subtle, engineered tipping on the collar and cuffs and several colour options available.
The Pounce Pique Polo from Puma’s Golf Essentials Collection combines retro style in a striking colour with the modern technology of dryCELL fabric for supreme moisture-wicking qualities.
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Its outstanding footwear range incorporates the more traditional brogue style, with the Master Brown, as well as the more casual Club Crew selection. With belts, shoe care sets, leather holdalls, luxury club bags all added to the Royal Albartross collection in recent times, it has broadened the appeal of a brand which already boasts Darren Clarke, David Leadbetter, Ian Wright and Jodie Kidd among its confirmed admirers. Luxury lifestyle and classic aesthetics are the hallmarks of Royal Albartross. PG: 7
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JASON DAY Jason Day has embraced Nike’s urban style with open arms. The Guide caught up with the popular Australian, who won the US PGA title in 2015 – one of 14 professional victories – at the Nike Golf Club
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LDN event in London the day after the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Day, who finished in a tie for 27th at the Open also caught the attention in his hi-tops and street style. And after his welcome return to form, he revealed how he gets involved with taking Nike’s design in a fresh direction and how wearing the right clothes makes him feel like a superhero.
TG: What’s more important to you: style or comfort? JD: There has to be comfort and playability in your clothes. If I am wearing a suit, it’s all style and zero comfort! I want an aggressive, Euro-style, cut-to-the-bone, standing up looks pure but sitting down is very uncomfortable. You’ve got to deal with it because it looks amazing when you are walking around. But with performance wear, with Nike and their athletic wear, the great thing is that they listen to what you have to say, they talk to their team and they come up with something different. Being able to have some influence on what you wear is pretty special. They are trying to disrupt the normal golf style. TG: Are you trying to avoid looking like a golfer or were you ever embarrassed about wearing golf clothes when you were growing up? JD: Nike is taking things in a new direction and I love it. It’s taken it in a gym direction and this is becoming a lifestyle look. I want to walk down the street and look like it belongs, rather than looking like some dorky golf guy. Back in the States, people walk around in polos and slacks and that’s fine. But I hate walking around in my golf clothes. I feel like it looks a little dorky but if things look a bit more street, I can go from the store to the golf course, back and forth and it looks normal. Golf was a very dorky sport growing up. My first golf shoes were a pair of ladies’ shoes but I didn’t care too much about it until later in my career. You want to get your own style as you get a bit older. TG: Do you see golf fashion continuing in that direction? JD: It has to go that way. You look at the kids these days and participation levels. Back when I was growing up, there were a lot of rules. That’s fine at a club – they have their rules. But at public courses, they need to relax the rules a bit more on what you can wear on the golf course. It’s a part of golf where it hasn’t previously tapped into the street style in the real world. If you can mix jeans and a shirt, that would be fun. It would upset a few people, and I understand that, but it’s more about playing golf at the public level. PG: 8
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Jeans and untucked shirts are more common in the States, but at a private club, they can do whatever they want as they have their rules. I don’t know if it will ever get to the jeans stage, but with a nice shoe, it doesn’t look half-bad. There are plenty of nice custom jeans, which look better than slacks. I think it will head that way. TG: Just suppose you had to wear clothes from 25 years ago, how would it affect your game? JD: If I was to dress in stuff from 1992, I don’t know if it would make me play badly, but I wouldn’t feel the greatest and that is such an important thing to me.
So I had to keep my jacket on. It was either that, or not wear a belt and I couldn’t do that – I would feel naked! I kept my jacket on – I didn’t take it off the whole day – so I was sweating in this jacket and had to suck it up. The wrong colour belt meant I didn’t feel right. It’s funny how these small things can affect you. TG: How can people who are not built like athletes still wear those styles? JD: The cut is so key to making you feel good.
Standing on the first tee wearing something that I love gives me so much confidence.
You can make a person who is not so confident in their body a lot more confident in themselves with the correct slacks and shirt. That’s the hard part when it comes to golf.
It’s almost like putting on a superhero costume – it can make you feel strong and confident.
If I was going out to buy something, I would go for the tighter-fitting stuff. It can be hard to find that in the US.
It has a psychological effect on you – it really does. Playing at the Open Championship, I lost my grey belt. I had a dark grey belt with light grey slacks and it didn’t work. JA S ON DAY I N T E RV I E W
I like things a little bit higher around the arms and the chest but what you are wearing can definitely affect the way you play. PG: 9
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K EEPI NG PASTELS FR ESH At the height of summer, pastels are the ideal addition for those warm, lazy days – but how can you make them work when the temperature drops? Playing golf in a hazy glow or late evening sunshine works in those soothing, softer colors with the skies above often mirroring the choice of attire. But when it’s time to turn to those darker corners of the wardrobe, those subtle shots of color need not be placed into storage until next spring.
SK I RTI NG TH E DR ESS CODE It’s 2017 and it has been a long time coming. Golf course etiquette is changing – especially in terms of what is now considered appropriate attire for the range, a quick nine holes, the full 18, and the postround drink in the clubhouse. For women, the rules of collars and 18” length skirts are also slowly softening. Clubs are allowing sleeveless and collarless tops, as well as shorter length skirts, slimmer trousers, and even five-pocket styled pants that resemble jeans. In a sport dominated by men, and with clothing options that have historically been designed based on the men’s golf offering, women haven’t had a PG: 10
chance to express their feminine side while playing golf. TRENDYGOLF has gone to great lengths to uncover brands created for women, with collections thoughtfully designed for women and not just a shrunken men’s polo or frumpy shorts. This season, we have found some of the most fun, feminine skorts in varying lengths, and with unique styling that shows a woman who is serious about her game. In particular, pleating has made a comeback and is executed this season in creative ways.
They can still play a key part in adding some depth to your overall look, and add a fresh appearance to an older, favourite item. Layer lilac, powder blue and baby pink with a few options. These pastels can easily replace a white shirt under a sweater to make an outfit stand out. Staying within the same family of colours – either going lighter or darker – also adds a new dimension. Keep it simple by partnering baby blue with navy or lilac with a deep burgundy or aubergine. All of these also work well against steely greys. And if black is your base, pop in some colour with a grey midlayer over a pastel polo and pair with your favourite black trousers. Let pastels replace where you would insert plaid, stripes, or a basic white to deliver a fresh approach for the new season. SK I RT I NG T H E DR E S S C ODE / PA ST E L S
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SCH WA RTZ EL BR EEDS CON FI DE NCE I N K J US A little-known fact about Charl Schwartzel is that the 2011 Masters champion once thought his future would be in farming. The quietly-spoken South African, who joined up with high-performance Swiss clothing brand KJUS last year, grew up on a farm. And away from an impressive golf career, which has seen him rack up 15 professional victories including that memorable success at Augusta, Schwartzel’s passion for animals is in the blood. Golf’s gain is farming’s loss, but Schwartzel owns a game breeding farm in Vereeniging, Gauteng – where the sable antelope roam his plot of land. Schwartzel said: “I always wanted that. At least I get to do this on the side these days. The only difference to other breeders: I never sell, but rather keep them and see them grow.”
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Aside from his interest in animals, Schwartzel shares some similar passions with the co-founder of the brand – Lasse Kjus – in water skiing, flying helicopters and planes. It’s an unusual combination of hobbies and interests, but fits in with the KJUS philosophy of adaptability and versatility after the brand moved into golf in recent years on the back of their success with ski apparel. Many of those successful techniques have been incorporated to help golfers perform to their maximum on the fairways and greens, rather than the ski slopes. It’s been tipped by experts in the industry as the brand to watch as more golfers become aware of the quality and performance. Schwartzel said: “If you feel great, you will play great. KJUS is the most innovative golf wear on the
market. I am blown away with the technology and freedom it allows me in my golf swing.” Among his favourites in the KJUS range are the Soren Polo, the Ike Pants and the Kulm Halfzip Pullover, which provide superior moisture management, incredible stretch qualities and exceptional comfort. It ensures Schwartzel can perform to his best as he pursues his main passion, which was introduced to him by his father. He said: “You can simply never master the game. It’s always different. “It’s the same for all golfers. Everyone who plays golf, on the one day says ‘I will never play again’ and then, after one great shot: ‘Let’s do another round’. “I played a lot of sports at school and I did really very well in all of them, but somehow golf was the sport that ‘got me’, that fascinated me the most.”
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AGELESS RLX MARKS THE SPOT With players of the calibre of Luke Donald, Matteo
Introduced in 2006, RLX Ralph Lauren is rooted in the
Manassero, Billy Horschel, Jonathan Byrd, and Morgan
design heritage of Ralph Lauren and features superior
Pressel in the RLX Ralph Lauren ranks, it underlines
high-performance technology.
an ageless quality which appeals to several generations.
RLX combines functional, slimmed down shapes with
While some brands set out to focus their sights on a
modern, technical fabrics. Ensuring the ultimate in
particular age demographic, it must also be seen as a
function and comfort, the brand works closely with
real positive when RLX boasts a wide appeal across the
the makers of the most innovative fabrics available to
age groups and genders without cutting any existing
maximise performance and comfort.
ties.
One of the key factors which continues to attract this
Younger golfers still see the brand as cool enough to
loyal and diverse customer base, is the way it transitions
wear, while the older generation are not put off by
effortlessly between the course and the clubhouse. But
designs which are deemed as unsuitable for the more
although there is a loyalty to the brand, it always brings
mature golfer.
something new to the table with every new collection
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to add an extra dash of excitement. The Cool Wool hybrid jacket remains a stand-out piece and the updated version for autumn/winter 2017 – available in both cypress heather (a moss green shade) and grey heather – and those colours are both running themes throughout the collection. The hooded hybrid jacket – new for this season – is a casual quarter-zip, ideal for those pushing the fashion boundaries on the course, some laid-back practice on the range or simply a relaxing day away from the course. Firmly established as one of the most fashion forward and advanced brands in golf, RLX continues to impress. R L X : R A L PH L AU R E N
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ON E ST EP A H EA D Golf footwear now provides comfort, performance and fashion in abundance.
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Those bulky, heavy golf spikes of yesteryear have been consigned to history and replaced by the athletic, fashionable shoes now available. Take your pick from our favourites this season.
MEN 1. PUMA Ignite Spikeless Sport Disc Bright Plasma/Peacoat (£99) Made from premium materials, this lightweight shoe provides stable cushioning and the revolutionary disc closure system. IGNITE foam also provides energy return and responsive comfort. 2. G/FORE Disruptor Onyx (£149) Ultra-lightweight and waterproof, G/FORE’s unique golf shoe technology has been given a street-fashion slant with the Disruptor. Also available in Snow, Fly and Twilight. 3. ROYAL ALBARTROSS Club Crew Navy (£220) Made from full grain premium Italian calf leather with a water-resisting treatment, the Club Crew shoe also features a VIBRAM sole, with added welt construction, and a removable insole with heel cushioning and arch support.
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4. Nike Lunar Command II (£89) Featuring engineered Nike Articulated Integrated Traction, there is exceptional grip and a smooth transition through your swing. A soft Lunarlon foam midsole and a breathable knit collar also offer ventilated comfort.
WOMEN 5. NIKE Women’s Blazer Golf Shoe White (£89)
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Inspired by Michelle Wie’s request for a hi-top golf shoe, it features a waterproof leather upper and a lightweight Phylon midsole for adaptive comfort and provides great traction with removable twist-and-lock spikes. 6. PUMA Women’s Blaze Shoes White/Silver (£80) This futuristic-looking shoe is made from premium materials, a lightweight construction and fusion foam for ultimate comfort with removable cleats. 7. ECCO Women’s Casual Hybrid White (£99)
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Made from a supple, yak-leather upper for extreme comfort, and treated with Ecco̥’s HYDROMAX weatherproofing technology to wear in all kinds of weather.
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FASH ION TO GROW WOM EN’S G OLF Laura Barrow, buyer at TRENDYGOLF and single figure golfer, discusses the dress codes in the women’s game and how fashion is helping to grow the game.
We’ve seen the LPGA’s ruling on dress codes and although my opinion was that much of it was over the top, there are parts of it I actually agree with. I think there should be some sort of collar on a shirt – even the Nike blade collar – and there are plenty of different styles to choose from. But if you want to wear leggings, skirts, shorter shorts, it’s up to you. I don’t see why there should be an issue. There will always be some grey areas when it comes to dress codes but it helps you get to know players and their personalities by what they wear. Michelle Wie and Lexi Thompson are good examples of that. But a lot of golfers can look a bit similar and women don’t
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usually want to wear what someone else is wearing. They want something different. We get a broad mix of women golfers and new products are always popular. As a golfer, when you feel comfortable with what you are wearing, you always play better. In my experience, it is the men who are generally more concerned with the male dress code on the golf course when the new products are launched. The dress code will always be a talking point. I remember I turned up a few years ago at a private golf club in Cheshire for a regional event. It was a sweltering day and as we arrived, we were told by a club official that our skirts had to be no higher than just above the knee and we wouldn’t be allowed on the course dressed as we were. A few of us had skirts on which were maybe three inches above the knee, but definitely nothing provocative.
Some of us had brought a change of clothes with us just in case, but some hadn’t and were forced to play in their waterproof trousers on a hot day in the middle of summer or not play at all. People weren’t happy about it but we had to adhere to the club rules. To me, it was just short-sighted and very, very strange. These were some of the best young women golfers in the country who were being told off for what they were wearing. In the golf world, people like to get together and debate the sport’s barriers-to-entry, and the old-fashioned dress code is one of the favourite topics. Unfortunately, most people involved in these discussions never do anything about it. I prefer those who are taking positive action. Brands like J.Lindeberg, Puma and Nike have been pioneers in introducing tailored, feminine fits and bolder colour schemes. This allows women golfers to express their personality on the course, and gives us all the opportunity to make golf look cool and attract new players to the game.
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BEAT I NG T H E CH I LL When the temperature drops, a versatile lightweight jacket is the perfect way to keep out the cold without affecting your performance on the golf course. Here are some of our favourite choices from autumn/winter 2017.
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1. PUMA PWRWARM Quilted Hybrid Jacket Lapis Blue (£119) The hybrid jacket features zip hand pockets, a left chest pocket and a bungee cord at the hem. The Primaloft Gold insulation panels are light and warm, even while wet. Also available in Black.
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2. RLX Ralph Lauren Cool Wool Jacket Spectator Grey Heather (£159) The RLX Cool Wool jacket features merino wool sleeves and windblocking, filled panels at the front. This jacket allows full mobility while keeping you protected from the elements.
3. J.LINDEBERG Hybrid Jacket Mixed Poly Black Wave Print (£195) Part of the J.Lindeberg activewear collection, this mixed poly full zip, super lightweight, packable top with an insulated torso and durable stretch panels, makes this a fully functional piece for cooler autumnal days.
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4. PEAK PERFORMANCE Helium Hybrid Jacket Forest Night (£169) Water repellent, wind resistant and versatile enough to be worn as an outer layer or beneath a shell jacket to provide an extra layer of stylish insulation. Lightweight and packable with several colour options available.
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5. NIKE Aeroloft Hyperadapt Jacket Dark Grey (£179) Nike HyperAdapt technology lets you move without restriction through your swing and Nike AeroLoft technology is lightweight with targeted ventilation and a water-repellent finish. Also available in black.
6. BOSS GREEN Sytech Softshell Black (£199) The Sytech is a full-zip, softshell, hooded jacket, with stretch and moisture management which helps to provide comfort. An internal sleeve guard will help keep the elements out.
He’s also a self-confessed “sneaker head” who takes a keen interest in G/FORE’s thriving footwear range, which includes four styles: the Gallivanter, the Cruiser, the Crusader – and the newest kid on the block, the Disruptor.
BU BBA ON SU R E FOOTI NG For a brand that is keen to develop its theme of Disruptive Luxury, it’s no surprise that a shoe called the Disruptor is gaining some serious traction for G/FORE. The innovative Californian brand was created by fashion-industry pioneer Mossimo Giannulli in 2011 – founder of the
billion-dollar clothing company Mossimo Inc, and is worn by two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson. Watson, a golfer who likes to indulge his love of colour with his famous pink driver, wears the premium-quality Cabretta leather gloves in a dizzying variety of shades.
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Normally available in Snow or Onyx, TRENDYGOLF collaborated with G/FORE to produce two new exclusive color options in Fly and Twilight. All designs feature a playful message on the underside of the sole.
Watson said: “There are four different styles of G/FORE shoes and I love them. Shoes are my secret passion.
Ideal for warm climates when paired with shorts, they are casual, smart, clean, lightweight and versatile enough to be worn away from the golf course.
“I’ve had a lot of hi-top shoes in the past and I love the G/FORE Crusader. I want to take the spikes off and just wear them around.
During the cooler seasons, they look just as good with slim-fit or tapered chinos in the clubhouse and beyond.
“I love the coloured gloves too. Golf can be pretty boring sometimes, so it’s good to have some colour in there. I like the pink glove – it goes well with the driver and it’s nice to wear the green one when I’m wearing the green jacket.”
And Watson is not alone when it comes to the top Tour players striding out in G/FORE.
The Disruptor – with versions for men and women – fuses street fashion with golf, combining superior comfort with clean, sleek style. Designed with premium outsole details to optimise traction, flexibility and support, the full grain leather creates a casual, yet fully waterproof look.
Phil Mickelson is a fan of the Gallivanter, Brandt Snedeker wears the Peter Millar collaboration shoes, while rising Belgian talent Thomas Detry wears the full G/FORE range on the European Tour.
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