Golf Fashions Blaze into Fall
It’s Fall again, a time where golf can be the best ever, especially in New England where brilliant leaves color the landscape in the hills and mountains and days reveal clear blue skies. Kids are back in school, so the courses are far from crowded and as temperatures start to crisp up, we know sweater weather has arrived. Fall fashions are designed to keep you warm and dry while making you look smart. Here are some of the latest and greatest styles.
Abacus may not be the best known golf apparel in the U.S. but it will soon show up on the radar here especially after the company was chosen to outfit the ladies European Team for the Solheim Cup. You’ve got to admit Suzann Pettersen looked hot in her Abacus golf fashions. Now Abacus is available in this county so you can check out items like The Pitch Europe stretch rain jacket. It has cool features like laser cut contrast details and shaped sleeves for better comfort. Very sliming. The Pitch jacket was part of the collection Abacus made for the Solheim. It’s available in a number of colors for men and women. www.abacus-golf.com
With names like names like “Dead Right,” “Wormburner” and “Hazard” you’ve got to know Quagmire fashions from two daring Canadian designers are surely not the same old, same old. Think edgy. No matter what your handicap, the Reavie Polo ($85) makes you look like a pro on and off the course. Named for 2008 Canadian Open winner Chez Reavie, it’s made from “Gud 'N Dri” fabric designed to be breathable, durable, fast-drying and softly static free. It just won’t do dishes. www.quagmiregolf.com; www.fairwaystyles.com
Jack Nicklaus keeps you cozy and swinging in a half zip Performance 18 sweater in blue and black Italian merino wool. A blend of ultra-fine PrimaLoft fibers and soft merino wool positioned along two panels on the front and back of the torso where the body most quickly loses heat. JN’s Cabo Del Sol collection marries playfulness with warmth in its argyle sweaters like the vest and a half zip all over argyle, both crafted from 100% Zegna Baruffa merino wool. A purple sweater vest is a silk/cotton reversible argyle jacquard while the black raker pattern is quite subtle — kind of like an undulating green. www.jacknicklaussportswear.com
Sun Mountain Women’s Rainwear is for the swinging ladies who like to sneak around silently. The Rainflex line is more form fitting and a softer rain protective material makes none of those annoying rustling sounds while you walk and swing. The Men’s Provisional Rainwear from Sun Mountain fits nicely in a 7 x 11 oval pouch and is easy to carry in your golf bag for weather surprises. Colors are clear and bold — no worries you will be mistaken for a deer by fall hunters in this gear.
Sun Mountain’s quilted Alpine Jacket and Alpine Vest are light weight yet keep you toasty while making a unique fashion statementwith faux fur collar (removable) and bejeweled snap covers. www.sunmountain.com Score a touchdown with Antigua’s Desert Dry Xtra-Lite where it’s all about moisture-wicking.
Antigua’s Impeccable collection is smartly styled like their poly/spandex jacquard mesh polo with contrast piping. www.antigua.com.
