Feel Good, Play Good: A Guide to the Best Golf Shorts.

Summer is undoubtedly the best time of the year to play golf in the UK. Whether you're playing seriously or just as a part time hobby. During these warm summer months, you'll need a good pair of golf shorts. In the following we'll dive into what to look for when purchasing golf shorts. Along with 5 great options for you.

What to Keep in Mind When Buying Golf Shorts

1. Quality

   When purchasing a new pair of golf shorts, you want them to be durable. No one wants the embarrassment of hearing a tear while optimising their back swing. Additionally purchasing a pair of golf shorts that will last a couple years is significantly more cost efficient than having to replace them once a year.

2. Comfort

   Comfort comes in stretch and mobility. Ensuring that you can perform your swing to the full potential, without having any resistance, is crucial for your best experience playing golf.

3. Practicality

   Having enough room in your pockets to fit; balls, tees and a scorecard will stop you from ruffling around in you bag on every hole, therefore speeding up the pace of your games.

4. Style

   We at Samayaki are firm believers in ‘feel good, play good.’ In our opinion, starting a round feeling like a million dollars will get you in the perfect mental space for a personal best.

5. Cost & Value

   When buying anything, it's important to understand your budget. For example, if you are a regular at your local golf club, who plays multiple times a week, you may wish to purchase a high-end pair of shorts to gain durability. Where as, if you're only playing once a month. You may look to buy a budget pair to save you money on a product you rarely use.

“What I always say is, “Look good, feel good, play good.”” - Ian Poulter

Here Are Our Top 5 Picks From the 2025 Market

• Adidas Ultimate365 8.5" Golf Shorts

  
  

  Built for the detailed-oriented golfer who looks for a competitive edge, these adidas golf shorts are made with a soft and breathable four-way stretch fabric that moves with you as you swing. They also have a water-repellent finish that sheds light showers and dew to keep you focused on your game, not the elements.

Highlights : High performing all-rounder, these thin, lightweight shorts are carefully crafted with a four-way stretch. They effortlessly bring together style and comfort. Including water-repellent technology, to keep you dry in unexpected showers.

Drawbacks : While these shorts seem to have everything. The pricing of this product can seem a bit excessive for the part-time hobbyists.

Cost : £50

Our Rating 4.8/5

• Callaway Chev Tech II Golf Shorts

  
  

  Engineered for comfort and performance, the Callaway Men's Chev Tech II Shorts are the perfect choice for golf enthusiasts seeking flexibility and style on the green.

Highlights : Due to Callaway’s FLEX technology, these shorts bring comfort and class to the golf course. With Callaway’s signature chevron logo above the back right pocket, you’ll feel like a pro.

Drawbacks : These shorts unfortunately only have one back pocket, meaning keeping a scorecard, tees and a spare ball in there is unrealistic.

Cost : £29.95

Our Rating : 4/5

• Slazenger Men's Golf Shorts

  
  

  The Slazenger Golf Shorts Men's are great for summer. Its smart yet comfortable design makes it suitable for both on-course performance and off-course style. Whether you're teeing off or heading out for lunch, these shorts provide a versatile option.

Highlights : These shorts are extremely budget friendly, meaning they’re great for beginners and part-time golfers.

Drawbacks : While being extremely budget friendly, these shorts come with the cost of lacking in stretch/flexible fabric.

Cost : £12

Our Rating : 3.8/5

• Under Armour Matchplay Tapered Shorts

  Constructed with a high-performance, flexible fabric, this garment features a stretch waistband and an innovative streamlined fit that aims to minimise drag during every swing, providing unparalleled mobility on the course.

Highlights : These shorts portray tournament-style aesthetic, while ensuring a comfortable fit. Fitted with 4 pockets, these shorts showcase practicality and style.

Drawbacks : Despite being extremely comfortable for most, the Under-Armor Matchplay’s are a slim-fitting pair of shorts. They can be a little less forgiving if you are someone who prefer a looser fit.

Cost : £39.95

Our Rating : 4.4/5

• Redvanly Hanover Pull-On Short

  Redvanly focuses on the consumer having ultimate comfort and movement during their round of golf. Made using GLYDINGnylon fabric for ultimate stretch and recovery. These shorts are as comfortable as wearing sweatpants due their stretch / softness.

Highlights : These shorts are as good as they come in regards to everything we highlighted earlier on. Quality, comfort, practicality and style.

Drawbacks : Due to the performance of these shorts, the price is significantly higher than its competitors. That is without considering the $50 international shipping fee, to get them across the pond.

Cost : $110 (USD)

Our Rating : 4.5/5

In conclusion, all of the products above can be brilliant depending on what you're looking for. If you would like the highest of quality, Redvanly Hanover Pull-On Short are perfect for you. However, if you're just looking for a pair of shorts to wear a couple of times a year, Slazenger Men's Golf Shorts do the job perfectly. With everything considered, our favourite product would have to be, the perfect all rounder, Adidas Ultimate365 8.5" Golf Shorts. Showcasing everything we look for by combining high performing materials with great affordability.

Finally, a Little Advice When Buying

When shopping for golf shorts in the UK, accessibility is easy thanks to a wide range of retailers like GolfOnline, GoGolf, PGA Shops, Boston Golf, and Decathlon, which stock most major brands both in-store and online. It’s smart to look for sales and off-season deals, as prices often drop outside the summer months. Always check return policies to ensure you can exchange sizes if the fit isn’t right, and review your club’s dress code since some courses restrict short lengths or ban cargo styles. Before hitting the course, try your shorts at home or on the driving range—walk, squat, and swing to make sure they offer the freedom and comfort you need for a confident round.

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Written by Sam at SAMAYAKI