Pro golfers generally follow a dress code of semi-formal attire when playing, including long slacks or skirts worn with a belt, a monochromatic or striped polo shirt tucked in, and specialized golf shoes. The article discusses how golf uniforms have evolved from their origins in medieval Scotland to reflect both tradition and practical needs on the course today.

1. What Do Pro
Golfers Wear
By Alberto Washington

2. Background
Golf has its origins in medieval Scotland, and the first golf uniforms
reflected this history. Tweed suits, woolen socks, and thick-soled
leather shoes designed to keep a person warm during time out in
cool, rainy weather.

3. Today, golf is one of the few sports in which players will encounter a dress
code. Many courses, especially the more expensive ones, require men and
women to dress to fairly stringent requirements. Men are expected to wear
slacks or nice shorts that end just above the knee, long socks, and a shirt,
usually a polo or button-down, that has been tucked in. Women wear slacks, or
a skirt or nice shorts that end just above the knee, long socks, and a blouse,
which should be tucked in unless the style is specifically designed to be worn
over pants. In general, clothes attempt to be classy but also practical.

4. A BASEBALL CAP OR VISOR
PROFESSIONAL GOLF UNIFORMS FOLLOW THESE
GENERAL GUIDELINES.
LONG SEMI-FORMAL
SLACKS, WORN WITH A
BELT
A POLO, USUALLY EITHER
MONOCHROMATIC OR
STRIPED

5. Golf Shoes
are laced and look similar to sneakers. Because golfers must be able to posture and pivot
themselves to strike the ball in an ideal way, it is important for pros to find a brand and style
that is both comfortable and well fitted. Some golf shoes come with spikes, which allow the
golfer to get the best possible grip on the turf. However, not all golf courses allow spiked
shoes. Spikeless shoes nonetheless have rubber treads designed to get good traction when
out on the course.

6. Thank you for
watching!
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