The 13 Best Golf Pants for Men in 2023, Tested by Golfers and Editors

TM’s Right On Time Pant is wonderfully versatile and our favorite golf pant for men in 2023. When testing these pants, we found they had ample room in the seat and quads and the perfect amount of stretch. They also have a solid blend of breathability and durability—all while offering a stylish silhouette that looks good with everything from a vibrant golf polo to a buttery henley.

To elaborate more on how much we like the Right On Time Pant, we’ve played multiple rounds of golf them in several different climates—from Florida all the way to Scotland—and we’ve worn them for entire afternoons after playing and for entire days when going to the office. The pant is a match made in heaven for the modern man’s wardrobe, and it holds up exceptionally well after each washing cycle.

In terms of what color to pick, we recommend the all black pair: it’s sharp and will match the most with what you’ve got in your wardrobe.

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Amazon Essentials’ golf apparel is pretty awesome. It’s not the most high-tech golf apparel in the game, but when you consider the pieces are made with quality performance blends and offered at a low low price point, it’s easy to recommend them as one of the best grab-and-go golf brands around.

What you can also do is this: buy this pair of flattering stretch-fit pants above and then match them with a high performance golf polo (like a Lululemon or an RLX polo). It’s a smart way of adding a solid pant and an elite polo for under $150 total.

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If you’re looking for a classic golf pant, look no further than Ralph Lauren’s RLX Stretch Golf Pant. It’s a modern take on the original style of khaki pant your grandpappy used to wear back in the day; with added stretch and breathability that will have you ready to power through a full day of play. You will pass every course dress code when showing up to play in these.

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Greatness Wins has a core collection of athletic wear that performs with the best of them. What’s also great is the brand has several golf pieces that are constructed to high standards too. At the center of the golf collection is the Clubhouse Pant, a garment that’s big on moisture-wicking and stretch.

When playing in these we found the pant is incredibly breathable and lightweight. The pant fabric is thin, yet durable, allowing for smooth play even in temperatures up to 85-degrees Fahrenheit and above. The only downside to this pant is the fabric isn’t as soft as some of the others on this list, which we see as a tradeoff the brand made when opting to prioritize cooling.

Have you ever wondered, “What if Lululemon took something like its famous ABC Pant and turned it into a golf pant?” Well that’s essentially what they did with the Commission Golf Pant, an ultra-comfortable piece that has just the right amount of space for taking big time hacks. Included is the brand’s premium moisture-wicking and stretchy fabric features.

While we recommend this pant to pretty much any golfer, the downside is the Commission Golf Pant is one of the most expensive bottoms on this list. But hey, you’re going to get what you pay for here.

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Wilson’s Staff Performance Pant is made to go a full 18 rounds and then some. The pant is unique in the way it’s made with what Wilson calls a “technical twill”, a performance fabric we found feels like a quality pair of chinos—especially when it comes to thickness and durability. We also loved how the Performance Pant had deep and secure pockets, making it easy to carry our phone out onto the green for taking swing capture videos.

These pants do trap more heat when compared to some of the more breathable pairs on this list, so if you’re looking for a pair of golf pants that are thin and lofty it’s worth referring to something like the Right On Time Pant instead.

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From footwear to golf gloves to golf apparel, Footjoy never dissapoints. This pair of HydroLite Rain Pants holds up the best against water. They come in a comfortable and roomy cut (but not too roomy) and rep unique features like a velcro pant bottom that can be altered, a grippy waist band, and a set of seam sealed pockets. If you live in an environment that gets a lot of rain, or if you’re someone who plays early when the course is dewy as heck, then these waterproof pants are a no brainer buy.

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adidas Golf Men’s Standard Ultimate 365 Pant

Puma’s 5 Pocket Pants are cut from a polyester blend that provides ample stretch while giving off a feel of a luxe chino. The result is a durable pant that’s suitable for the course and for the office, which means no more having to bring a change of clothes for those days you want skip to the course after work.

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Fit

Like a casual pant, golf pants come in different fits: slim, classic, tapered, and sometimes athletic. Golf pants are usually constructed to have more room added in the seat and quads, so if you like a slim-fit cut you can go and buy a slim-fit golf pant and still get the look you like while having extra space already built-in to the pant. A classic fit is going to be a near straight fit and look baggy, but the look can also have a cool throwback look when done right. What’s nice about a classic fit golf pant is it’s going to have the most amount of room for you to play in.

In our honest opinion, we find a good tapered golf pant to be the best fit for most guys. It’s slimming in all the right areas while still providing a spacious fit where you want it most. A tapered golf pant is also going to look stylish when worn off the course after a round of play. In terms of an athletic fit pant, we only recommend this cut of golf pant if you are already wearing athletic fit jeans and pants.

Fabric

Golf pants these days are going to come in different types of performance blends. Like touched on earlier, most golf pants will be made of fabrics that have a level of stretch and moisture-wicking, however each pant will have it’s own way of putting those features together. For example, sometimes a golf pant is made to prioritize being lightweight and cooling, and so the fabric might lose a little durability and comfort in the design process. On the flip side, a brand might want to make a golf pant that’s sturdy and comfortable (almost like a chino pant), and so the tradeoff is it will be a little heavier and trap more heat.

Versatility

Unless you’re competing in golf tournaments or playing multiple times a week, a good pair of golf pants should provide versatility in wear. We curated all our best golf pants above with consideration to lifestyle use, and so each pant we recommend is going to be acceptable on some level to wear around when not playing. Some of these pants we recommend have better versatility than others though. The golf pants from Wilson, Lululemon, and TravisMathew are going to be most acceptable to wear outside of golf. The golf pants we recommend above from adidas and Footjoy are going to be the least versatile, as they do fall into a more traditional golf pant cut and look—but they are still designed well enough to wear off the course and keep your from sticking out like a sore thumb.

Dress Code

Golf courses are pretty relaxed these days in dress code, but it’s smart to always wear a collar and look presentable when showing up to play. When it comes to bottoms, most courses are fine with golf shorts, however you can never go wrong wear golf pants. The PGA Tour still doesn’t let pros wear shorts during actual tournament competition, which shows that there are still some rules out there that point in favor of wearing golf pants over shorts.