Justin Bieber was spotted playing golf without a shirt while on vacation in the Bahamas earlier this week, causing quite the fashion stir, looking relaxed and happy, not at all “sorry.” The Canadian singer paired his topless look with vibrantly colored patterned crochet shorts that hit below the knee, plus a Balenciaga cap to top (pun intended) it all off. If you’re feeling inspired, here are eight of our favorite statement golf shorts to try out this summer—polos optional.
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Students Golf Men’s Kennel Cotton Jersey Shorts
The street style brand has been making waves all spring with its frequent limited edition drops. This new golf short features a nostalgic watercolor print of mallard ducks coupled with a few winning renderings of man’s best friend, a reference to the brand’s punny “bird hunters” collection.
$80 | Students Golf Buy Now Bad Birdie Men’s Weekender Short
These made-for-water shorts work whether you’re laying by the pool or, ahem, searching for stray shots in hazards. The trendy cream yellow color is complemented by watermelon-hued decals of a palm tree, golf cart, and a buddies trip staple: dice.
$72 | Bad Birdie Buy Now PUMA Golf Men’s Wild West 101 Vented Golf Shorts These super stretchy shorts are designed for those hot, sunny days when you need performance-level support and breathability. The desert cowboy-themed print is a timeless, edgy take on the golf floral. $75 $50 | PUMA Buy Now Birds of Condor Men’s United Walkshort
If it’s a typographic motif you’re after, these Australian retro golf shorts are modern in silhouette and packed with pockets for storing valuables. Nineties hip hop inspiration gives a laid back vibe great for a casual day of golf with friends.
$69 | Birds of Condor Buy Now Todd Snyder Men’s Weekend Short in Watercolor Block Print
These shorts are standouts for their color-blocked print featuring all the summery hues of a tequila sunrise (insert Justin Bieber “Peaches” joke here). Not golf-specific but designed for any summer activity from backyard hangs to beach-side bike rides, these versatile shorts can be dressed up or down.
$158 | Todd Snyder Buy Now Ralph Lauren 9-Inch Tailored Water-Repellent Shorts Heatley Mini Floral For a classic floral option, this navy and cerulean micro-print is a safe option. Pair with your favorite navy or white polo and you have one stylish, classic, resort-approved look. $115 | Ralph Lauren Buy Now Devereux Golf Men’s Mesh Athletic Shorts We love this trick-of-the-eye (and totally eye-catching) snakeskin print that packs a punch with a relatively neutral color scheme reminiscent of barrel-aged bourbon. This look has the fun of the animal print trend in a summer-ready and golf-cool package. $58 | Devereux Golf Buy Now Peter Millar Men’s Shackleford Abstract Floral Performance Hybrid Short
Perhaps the most subtle-yet-still-statement-making look on this list, these versatile golf shorts have a shadowy floral design that plays with opacity to deliver a cobalt take on the classic Bermuda. The tailoring makes these quasi swim trunks great for a long day at the club or whatever adventuring you have up your sleeve.
$115 | Peter Millar Buy Now
And now, for those courses that call for shirts (and collars to boot), here are some barely-there, breezy golf tops to match your bottoms, without detracting from their patterned fun:
Dandy Del Mar Men’s The Antibes Crochet Shirt in Pistachio
Inspired by Bieber’s crochet short, this airy knit in a toasted celadon is breathy and versatile.
$149 | Dandy Del Mar Buy Now Radmor Men’s Union Recycled Rib Knit Stripe Polo This uber soft and moisture-wicking, stretchy polo makes beige extremely stylish and the opposite of boring. $128 | Radmor Buy Now Marine Layer Men’s Liam Sweater Polo Another laid back and boldly beige in-between sweater shirt for the course, which will match most of the shorts on this list while still letting them (and you, and your game) be the talk of the foursome. $108 | Marine Layer Buy Now More From Golf 2024 Shoe Guide Golf Digest Logo The best men’s golf shoes of 2024 2024 Shoe Guide Golf Digest Logo The best women’s golf shoes of 2024 Gifts for Golfers 2024 Mother’s Day Golf Gifts: The best golf gift ideas to help mom gear up for the golf season
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