| Think of golf clothes and a golf sweater, probably with | | | | can broaden it - so be careful that your selection will |
| an Argyle pattern, is most likely the first thing to spring | | | | flatter your shape. |
| to mind. Knitwear is synonymous with golf and as such | | | | Style option 3: Cardigans Although cardigans are less |
| there are a wide number of options to choose from. A | | | | popular than sweaters, they are still a good choice. |
| great sweater is a much smarter option than a sporty | | | | Often golfing cardigans are zip through and have a |
| fleece, it will last for years and styles are unlikely to | | | | sportier look rather than using buttons. They make a |
| date. They are also a great fashion item so if your golf | | | | great choice in the spring and summer as you can |
| outfit needs an instant fix why not update your look | | | | easily layer up or down depending on the changeable |
| with one of this seasons on-trend colours? | | | | weather. |
| Style option 1: Lined sweaters Lined sweaters fall into | | | | Fabrics: |
| the practical category - generally they are designed to | | | | If you are looking for a season round option go for a |
| be worn as outerwear as they have a woven lining to | | | | wool, lambswool or wool mix style. If you are looking |
| help keep the wind out. If you are looking for a more | | | | for luxury or a treat then cashmere or a cashmere |
| elegant alternative to a fleece they are a good option | | | | blend can't be beaten and can be worn all year round |
| as will keep you warm and snug whilst still looking | | | | (perfect for chillier summer evenings). Wool has natural |
| smart. Often these styles have a turtle neck with a zip | | | | stretch and breathability and many performance wool |
| opening and some will have a Teflon coating to | | | | items, often made from Merino wool, will move with |
| protect against drizzle too. | | | | your body for the ultimate comfort. They also help to |
| Style tip: Brighten up a practical lined sweater with a | | | | keep you warm when it's cold, and cool when it's |
| contrast coloured or patterned scarf. Zip neck styles | | | | warm thanks to their thermo regulatory properties. For |
| work perfectly with scarves as you tuck them inside | | | | the spring and summer you may prefer a lighter cotton |
| for a warm and on trend look. | | | | or merino wool fabrication. Many of these styles are |
| Style option 2: The classic sweater You can't beat a | | | | now machine washable which is a great practical |
| great mid weight sweater for versatility. This classic | | | | advancement. |
| golfing item comes in patterned or plain versions and | | | | Style tip: If you have a pear shaped figure and want to |
| can be worn season after season. V-necks are more | | | | draw attention away from your hips, then team dark |
| flattering if you have a larger bust and can be teamed | | | | bottoms with an eye-catching or contrast colour |
| with a polo shirt for a smarter look. A crew neck is | | | | sweater. |
| more practical and warm and it's a good idea to have | | | | Technology Like with many sports garments seamless |
| a couple of each in your golfing wardrobe to suit all | | | | technology has also been incorporated into knitwear. |
| conditions and occasions. Also look out for sleeveless | | | | This means that an item is produced in one entire |
| sweaters which are ideal for the summer months. | | | | piece rather than consisting of separate parts and then |
| Patterns: The traditional Argyle pattern - made of | | | | stitched together. The advantage of seamless knits is |
| diamonds in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement - is | | | | that of superior comfort. By eliminating often bulky |
| a golfing classic. Go for a smaller scale pattern if you | | | | seams at the shoulders and sides you get a much |
| are looking for a more elegant style or a bolder large | | | | better fit and the natural elasticity of the knitwear is not |
| scale if you like to make a statement. If the Argyle | | | | interfered with. |
| look is too bold for you then why not try a cable knit? | | | | Still can't decide? With so much choice around it is |
| This is a style that has a patterned stitch and adds | | | | often difficult to choose - especially if you are looking |
| texture to the surface of the sweater. Often these | | | | for a gift. If you are unsure then opt for a good quality |
| styles are one colour and are an easy way to add a | | | | plain style. If you have paler colouring then softer |
| subtle detail to your outfit. Stripes have a great sporty | | | | colours tend to be more flattering - darker skin tones |
| appeal. Again, horizontal stripes can make you look | | | | can take bolder, brighter shades. This season's top |
| broader, so go for a softer tonal colourway if you | | | | shades Golf is a sport known for its vibrant colours |
| want to avoid this. If you have small shoulders and | | | | and bold looks, so don't feel like you need to be a |
| want to add emphasis here then stripes are the | | | | shrinking violet when making your choices. A classic |
| perfect pattern for you. Spots and dots are a great | | | | palette of navy and black can easily be updated with |
| choice for all body shapes and have a fun, feminine | | | | vibrant shades to suit the season. This winter look for |
| appeal, they do tend to be more trend lead though so | | | | deep reds, strong blues, chocolate browns and light |
| you won't find them every season. Style tip: Patterns | | | | greys alongside the golf classics of pale blue and |
| that run in a vertical direction will elongate your figure, | | | | power pink. |
| while those running horizontal or across the chest area | | | | |