No matter
how hot it gets, some golfers refuse to wear shorts. This summer, however, even
traditionalists are swapping trousers for shorts—which is the sensible choice given
the temperatures of late.

It’s never
too late to add a pair or two to your wardrobe, and you needn’t worry about
whether you’ll look smart either—there are numerous styles to choose from that all
guarantee a polished appearance.

Golf shorts don’t come much smarter than white. It’s a colour that’s easy to pair with many different colour tops. So, with that in mind, here’s our selection of the best white golf shorts (men’s and women’s) on the market.

But a word of warning before we start: always apply plenty of sun cream, especially if your legs haven’t seen the light of day for some time!

Best white golf shorts for men

Boss Slim-Fit Twill Shorts, RRP £119.00

These contemporary golf shorts have a performance construction, making them suitable to play in. They’re designed with a stretch twill fabric with a slim-fitting and slim leg to provide an athletic appearance. As well as front side pockets, they also have a back zip pocket for extra storage. The integrated rear pocket is detailed with a BOSS logo for added style.

FootJoy Lite Tapered Fit Shorts, RRP £77.50

FootJoy’s
Lite trousers are constructed from nylon fabric, giving you superior
breathability and comfort. One-way moisture transfer properties wick moisture away
from the skin, and the modern, tapered fit cut is very easy on the eye.

You get FootJoy’s subtle branding by way of a woven label on the rear right pocket, too.

J.Lindeberg Active Argyle Shorts, RRP £129.99

White but with a distinctive pattern, these shorts have a knee-length design and are constructed with a double weave fabric with added stretchiness. As well as that, they’re lightweight, breathable, fast-drying, and water resistant. The front and back pockets provide ample space for accessories. Meanwhile, the logo on the knee stands out without being too garish.

Galvin Green Paul Shorts, RRP £89.00

These shorts
are built with a shirt gripper waistband and a built-in stretch function for
comfort and a perfect fit. The stretch fabric gives you complete freedom of
movement while playing.

They’re also quick-drying with UV protection 20+, and the regular fit will suit a wide range of golfers. 

Nike Dri-Fit Hybrid Shorts, RRP £55.00

These standard fit shorts are made from a four-way stretch fabric with dri-fit technology, helping to wick moisture away from your body and keep you comfortable. A ‘v-notch’ in the back of the waistband also provides extra stretch. Nike’s signature swoosh features above the back right pocket.

Kjus Ike Shorts, RRP £99.00

These regular-fit shorts are made from a stretchy, quick-drying material. They have front and back pockets for small item storage and a silicone gripper tape inside the waistband to help keep your shirt in place. The signature Kjus logo is embroidered above the back right pocket.

Puma Jackpot Shorts, RRP £40.00

You’ll look a million dollars in the Jackpot shorts, which feature slash pockets with duramesh lining (tee proof), belt loops and the iconic PUMA Cat silicone brand logo. They have a mechanical stretch and waistband to increase mobility and comfort as you play golf. They also feature dryCELL technology, which helps draw moisture away from the body to keep you dry and comfortable.

Best white golf shorts for women

Ping Margot Shorts, RRP £55.00

The lightweight Margot short is a performance short engineered specifically for comfort. Its stretch properties ensure freedom of movement, while Ping’s Sensor Cool technology helps you stay comfortable even in the hottest conditions.

GOLFINO Bermuda Shorts, RRP £109.95

These
stylish shorts feature a blended cotton fibre and a soft inner lining to ensure
you can swing freely with ease.

The timeless 5-pocket design is a popular style. With GOLFINO, you get various extra design touches oozing premium quality, including metal buttons and rivets, plus a ball marker attached to one of the front belt loops.

Puma Pounce Bermuda Shorts, RRP £45.00

The lightweight
Puma Pounce shorts are constructed with a comfortable material with dryCELL
technology, so golfers remain dry and less distracted as they play.

Meanwhile, a half elasticated waistband stretches with the body during the swing to deliver even greater comfort.

Galvin Green Petra Shorts, £99.00

The regular-fit
Petra shorts are technology-packed to deliver the type of comfort and
performance you expect from Galvin Green.

They’re designed with stretch inserts for optimum freedom of movement, while Ventil8 plus technology makes them lightweight and breathable. These shorts also have the added protection of UV protection 15+. The metal buttons with the embossed Galvin Green symbol perfectly round off the premium look and feel.

Under Armour Links Shorts, RRP £55.00

There’s a lot to like about UA’s Links shorts—they’re light, durable and super stretchy. The stretch-engineered waistband with adjustable inner elastic also helps you perfect the fit to your body shape.

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Talor Gooch will take a one-shot lead into the third and final round of the LIV Golf Invitational Boston after the 30-year-old American shot a second round 65 at The International to take his total to 12-under-par.

Gooch, who has been one of the most consistent performers in the series, with top-10 finishes in the previous three events he has competed in – as well as two team wins – sits one shot ahead of LIV Golf debutant Joaquin Niemann, who matched Gooch’s 65. Dustin Johnson moved into solo third after shoot a second round 63.

In the team standings, 4 Aces, whose team includes Gooch and Johnson, is at 22 under and has a three-stroke lead over Phil Mickelson’s Hy Flyers, with Iron Heads another stroke back.

Gooch, who shot a 63 in the opening round, started his second round with a bogey before playing flawless golf for the rest of the way, missing just one fairway and two greens. “Both days have been really good,” Gooch said. “I’ve been able to get off the tee really well, and when I do that, especially out here, you’re going to have opportunities.”

Johnson, whose 63 matched the lowest score of any player in a LIV Golf event to date, said” “I’ve been playing solid every week. Each round I’ve felt like I’m doing the right things. Eventually it’s all going to come together. Today was good at times, but I still made quite a few mistakes. My game is definitely in good shape and I like the direction it’s heading in.”

Niemann also had chances to go lower, but missed several short putts, including two lip outs on consecutive holes.  “I’m playing my best golf,” said the Chilean. “I hit the ball amazing off the tee, and hit it pretty close with the wedges. I’m actually putting ok, but I just can’t quite see the breaks. If I can make a few putts tomorrow, it’s going to be a good round.”

First round leader Matthew Wolff dropped back into a share of fifth following a second round 69, while LIV Golf debutant Anirban Lahiri moved up to fourth thanks to a 65 to go with his earlier 66 to sit on -9. Cameron Smith, the highest ranked player in the field, added a 69 to his first round 64 to share 8th place on  -7 with five other players.

While LIV Golf has broken new ground for professional golf in many areas, it created another first on Saturday when tournament officials allowed players to wear shorts during the second round given the extreme temperatures in Boston. Of the 48 players in the field, 40% took advantage of the new rule and ditched the trousers, including Phil Mickelson, who was one of the driving forces behind the relaxation in the dress code, which will apply to all events going forward.

“This has been a long time coming in the game of golf,” said Mickelson. “I think it just takes a disruptor like LIV to get things done. They’ve been leading in many ways, and I’m very happy that they are leading in this particular area. I hope for the players’ sake the [PGA] Tour follows suit. I think it’s good for golf. It feels good, and it’s more comfortable, especially when we start getting into some hot temperatures.”

Sergio Garcia was another player who took advantage of the relaxed rule. “I’ve been wanting to wear shorts in tournament play for a long while,” the Spanish star said after shooting a 64. “I think it’s just another step forward towards getting more connected with the fans, making the game younger, fresher. I’m glad that we all decided to take this step forward.”

Dustin Johnson was among those who stuck with trousers, although only, it seems, for the sake of continuity. “Pat [Perez} texted me last night and said, ‘Are we wearing shorts?’ and I texted back, ‘No, we’re going to wear pants,’ so I think we all wore pants,” Johnson said. “It was only because I think if we would have started or known before the tournament started, we probably would have worn shorts, but in the middle of the tournament I don’t like switching it up. I’m going to wear pants again tomorrow, too.”

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said: “Coming from Australia, I’ve always felt comfortable wearing shorts to play golf. We did a survey among the players a couple of weeks ago about wearing shorts for tournament rounds and there was a strong positive response to it. The time was right. LIV is the future of golf and we just want to open it up and make sure the players are as comfortable as possible.”

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