Apparel
Shoes and clothing — the footwear and layers that perform the way you actually play.
July is the smartest month to buy golf waterproofs. Yes, really
Nobody shops for rain gear in a heatwave — which is precisely the point. Last season's stock is being cleared, the new ranges land at full price in September, and Open week is about to remind everyone that the best golfers on Earth carry waterproofs in high summer. Here's how to buy once and buy right.
By Tom Whitaker
Why tour pros wear sunglasses all day — then take them off to putt
Golf lenses genuinely work: contrast tints pull the ball out of the sky and lift the slopes out of a green. But depth perception is personal, which is why some very good players pocket their glasses over the ball. The honest buying rule: treat sunglasses as health kit first, performance kit second — and buy the pair you'll actually keep on for five hours.
By Ross Hamilton
Your polo has a spec sheet now: inside golf's cooling arms race
A January 2026 LifeLabs study found 84 percent of golfers now put cooling technology first when they buy apparel — cooling is the new waterproofing. Here's how to decode the fabric weights, ventilation zones and wicking claims, and why the cheapest tricks in the bag still beat any polo at 95 degrees.
By Jordan Hale
Spikeless vs spiked golf shoes: how to choose
Grip, comfort, versatility and weather — what actually matters in 2026, and which type fits your golf.
By Jordan Hale
What 'waterproof' actually means in golf kit
Water-resistant, waterproof, breathable, taped seams — the labels hide more than they reveal. Here's what to actually look for.
By Jordan Hale
How to dress for winter golf (and actually enjoy it)
The golfers who keep playing through winter aren't tougher — they're dressed better. The layering system that keeps you warm, dry and swinging freely.
By Jordan Hale
