As the unofficial start of the golf season, The Masters also sets the tone for spring fashion trends across the game – influencing the styles and colors you’ll see both on the course and in the golf shop within the months to come.
If you watched the first three rounds, you likely noticed the number of clean, traditional looks far outweighed some of the bright and vibrant patterns of recent years. Look at Rory McIlroy’s tonal blend of sage and khaki as an example.
To further break down what we’re seeing and highlight a few standout fits, we turned to the expert eye of PGA of America Golf Professional Caroline Basarab, a two-time PGA National Merchandiser of the Year and the Director of Retail at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia.
In Caroline’s Eyes
In the 89th year of The Master’s tournament, I’ve observed a heritage theme in men’s fashion at this historic event. Players are donning classic styles that celebrate the game’s rich history and pay tribute to the venue.
Cam Smith
Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia sported a long-sleeved red shirt paired with bright yellow pants, the colors of the Spanish flag, honoring his heritage – which is fitting for an international event. In addition, this marks the 100th major championship start of Sergio’s career, and it was said that this bold fashion choice was an ode to the accomplishments of Spaniard champions at Augusta, including himself alongside Jon Rahm and the legendary likes of José María Olazábal and Seve Ballesteros.
Ludvig Åberg
Billy Horschel
A brand ambassador for Polo Ralph Lauren, Billy Horschel exemplified classic golf attire on opening day of The Masters. He adopted a simplistic style with solid colors, stripes and subtle prints to complement his traditional golf slacks, or five-pocket pants. He completed the fit with a soft pastel-colored sweater, perfect for the cool mornings.
Tommy Fleetwood
Fleetwood’s arrival on Friday morning for round two caught my eye. Like last year with a purple piece (pictured above) he adorned a pink Nike cardigan golf sweater. This retro look blends tradition with modern golf, utilizing moisture wicking and stretch fabrics for added comfort – fusing fashion with performance. I just love this throwback look, as it fits perfectly with the aura of Augusta National.
