Best of Everything 2021/22: The best shorts for golfers

By: Jessica Marksbury November 17, 2021

Everyone could use a new pair of golf shorts this holiday season.

Welcome to GOLF’s 2021/2022 edition of the Best of Everything, where we’re providing you with the, well… best of everything! Check out our picks below or browse more items in our Pro Shop.

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Is there any golf wardrobe staple more ubiquitous than golf shorts? Shoes come in endless varieties, and even polos have subtle variations that set them apart, from blade collars to button plackets of differing lengths. But shorts are the ultimate workhorse of every player’s apparel arsenal. Available in every shade under the sun, they are an essential ingredient in a golfer’s warm-weather outfit.

Even if the silhouette remains consistent, there are still plenty of ways golf shorts can differentiate themselves. From stretchy, moisture-wicking materials to casual elastic waitsbands and whimsical prints, our favorite golf shorts of 2021-22 share two important things in common: they’re all comfortable and stylish.

So, take a scroll through our picks below, and find a pair — or even two! — to add to your closet this holiday season.

The best golf shorts

*Products compiled by GOLF staff.

Best shorts for lightweight comfort

FootJoy Lightweight Shorts

The brilliance of FootJoy’s lightweight shorts isn’t merely how fashionable they are or the seven different colorways, but, rather, how they feel like they don’t even exist at all. No resistance during the swing or no bulky pockets.

$78 from go.skimresources.com

Best shorts for a sporty, athletic vibe

Lululemon Commission Short

These classic chino shorts, powered by Lululemon’s “ABC” technology, come equipped with secure pockets and stretchy fabric to keep up with your daily agenda. Available in both 7 and 9-inch inseams.

$88 from go.skimresources.com

Best shorts for ventilation and breathability

Best shorts for moisture management

Best fashion-forward shorts

Best shorts for classic, preppy style

Best crossover shorts

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As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead. She can out-hustle them in the office, too, where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Issue, which debuted in February 2018. Her original interview series, “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com.